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Lucknow: The City of Aadabs, Nawabs and Kababs

By Amit Shukla

NOIDA, INDIA - JANUARY 11: A worker stands under covered elephant statues at the Ambedkar Park on January 11, 2012 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. India's Election Commission has ordered the covering up of statues, the symbol of the Bahujan Samaj Party, ahead of next month's elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The commission believes that the statues' visibility may sway voters, and create an un-level playing field. Mayawati, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, has constructed huge public parks in Noida and in the state capital of Lucknow over her 5 years in power. The parks are strewn with statues of herself, other historical figures and also of the Bahujan Samaj Party's symbol, the elephant. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak /Getty Images)
NOIDA, INDIA - JANUARY 11: A worker stands under covered elephant statues at the Ambedkar Park on January 11, 2012 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. India's Election Commission has ordered the covering up of statues, the symbol of the Bahujan Samaj Party, ahead of next month's elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The commission believes that the statues' visibility may sway voters, and create an un-level playing field. Mayawati, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, has constructed huge public parks in Noida and in the state capital of Lucknow over her 5 years in power. The parks are strewn with statues of herself, other historical figures and also of the Bahujan Samaj Party's symbol, the elephant. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak /Getty Images) /
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Traveling to India is always an enriching experience because the country has a rich history, and when you step into the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the experience is exemplary. Lucknow, the city of Aadabs, Nawabs, and Kababs, is known for a lot more than just the monuments that represent the rich and diverse empire that ruled the area. It also talks about the architectural brilliance that existed at the time.

Lucknow’s Rich History and Culinary Experience Makes It Top On The List

The city is home to some exceptional embroidery work, and if you thought that’s all, then there is a lot more for you to witness on the streets of Lucknow. The culture (tehzeeb) of the location to address everyone with respect and address everyone with the word ‘aap (You Sir)’ talks about the language spoken in this part of the Indian subcontinent. It’s not just the culture of addressing everyone with respect that stands out, but the culture to unite makes this one of the best places in the entire location. The Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb is a state of connecting people with different faiths as they come together to stay in harmony and for one another in times of need.

Lucknow, India
Imambara, Lucknow’, circa 1900. The Hussainabad Imambara or Chota Imambara stands near the Bara Imambara complex in Lucknow, the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Muhammad Ali Shah, Abul Fateh Moin-ud-din (b.circa 1777-1842), the third Nawab of Awadh in 1838, and became a mausoleum to him and his mother, who is buried beside him.. Artist: Unknown. (Photo by The Print Collector/Getty Images) /

Lucknow and no Ganjing is like visiting New York, but not visiting Times Square. The two complement each other and its a fact that visiting Hazratganj (named after Begum Hazrat Mahal) in the evening is an experience like no other. One needs to visit Hazratganj at night to experience the light, the songs on the streets and the happy and smiling faces that come to the place to have a good time. It is the perfect meeting place in the city, and also has some quality places to visit.

A visit to Lucknow can inevitably be complete only when you have visited Tundey Kabab for its tasty kababs that melt in the mouth. The place is known for its rich history and is a part of the Awadhi Cuisine, which involves 160 spices and various herbs that give it the ultimate taste.

The city has Chota and Bada Imambara, Teele Wali Masjid, Marine Drive and Residency to visit that speak about the rulers before and during British rule. Its rich history, culinary cuisines and picturesque locations make it one of the preferred places during your next visit.

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When in Lucknow, don’t forget to smile, because they say, Muskuraiye aap Lucknow mein hain (Smile, you are in Lucknow).

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