Lucknow City Itinerary

Morning in Old Lucknow

Start at Bara Imambara and give the grand complex and its famous Bhul-bhulaiya maze around two hours; a guide can make the maze more fun and less confusing. Check current opening hours, entry fees and maze arrangements before setting out, as access can vary. Allow roughly ₹50–₹100 per person for Indian visitor entry as a planning estimate, and bring cash for smaller fees. From central Lucknow, an auto or cab to Old Lucknow usually takes about 20–40 minutes, depending on traffic.

Late morning and lunch

Walk over to Rumi Darwaza for photos—20–30 minutes is plenty—then continue by auto or cab to Chota Imambara in Husainabad, around 5–10 minutes away. Set aside 1–1.5 hours for its ornate interiors and grounds; confirm visiting arrangements before you go. From there, head to Tunday Kababi in Chowk for lunch, about a 10–20-minute ride depending on congestion. Budget roughly ₹200–₹500 per person; it’s a popular spot, so allow a little extra time if there’s a queue.

Afternoon and evening

Take a cab or auto from Chowk to Hazratganj Market—typically 20–30 minutes in traffic—and finish with an easy 1–1.5-hour browse and stroll along the central shopping streets. Shops generally open later in the morning and stay open into the evening, but individual hours and weekly closing days vary, so check if you have a particular shop in mind. Keep this last stop relaxed: Lucknow traffic can make the ride across town slower than the map suggests.