Lucknow, the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is a captivating city. Lucknow is known for its rich cultural heritage and the erstwhile ruling nawabs of Awadh gave the city a tradition of elegance, charm, etiquette and culture. According to archaeological evidence the history of Lucknow can be traced back to the pre-Christian times, though as a center of art and culture, Lucknow became popular only after the nawabs started ruling Lucknow, India. Lucknow experienced the birth and development of several schools of poetry. Lucknow was also a center of Islamic learning. The kathak dance form is closely associated with the nawabs of the Lucknow city, India. Lucknow played an important role in the freedom movement of India. Lucknow is very famous for its saris, kurtas and the traditional chikan work that is done by skilled artisans on clothes.

There are a number of tourist destinations in Lucknow that you must visit during your vacations and tours to Lucknow, India.
Vacations India offers details on several package and holiday tours that cover tourist destinations in Lucknow in India. Places of tourist interest in Lucknow, India are Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Chhatar Manjil, Dilkusha Gardens and La Martinere that was one of the first European style building in Lucknow, India. Besides the above mentioned there are a number of mazaars or tombs of several Sufi saints. It is believed that those who have faith and come to pray at these sacred graves have their wishes granted. Some of these popular mazaars are those of the Sufi saint Hazrat Maulana Shah Pir Mohammed that is situated at the Laxman Tila in Lucknow, India. The grave of Hazrat Shahmina Wali Baba Chisti is another popular tourist spot. The Nur Baksh Kothi in Lucknow, India is another important tourist attraction. The Bhulbhulayia located inside the Bara Imambara is another one of Lucknow's tourist destinations that you must visit during your vacations and tours to Lucknow, India.

Muhammad Ali Shah began the construction of the Jama Masjid in Lucknow during his lifetime and his queen Malika Jahan completed the mosque later. This mosque is an excellent example of Mughal architecture and is a sight to behold with its three domes and two minarets that form an integral part of the main building.

The Bara Imambara is known by different names such as the Great Imambara and the Asif Imambara. The word Imambara basically means a mosque. This mosque is an illustration of the architectural style of the Nawabs of Lucknow, India. The Bara Imambara is situated within the Asaf-ud-Daula Imambara complex that includes an ancient step-well, other mosques, gateways and courtyards. The entire mosque has nine chambers and this mosque also has the largest hall in the world.

Muhammad Ali Shah, the third nawab of Awadh constructed the Chota Imambara that is actually named as the Husainabad Imambara. This mosque has beautiful chandeliers, colorful interiors and gilt-edged mirrors.

Vacations India attempts to provide details about the above mentioned and other tourist destinations in Lucknow, India and also gives details of North India vacations and tour packages that include tours to these tourist destinations in Lucknow, India.