Things to Do in Uttar Pradesh

Another beloved stop of shopping lovers is the crowded market of Vishwanath Gali. Packed with excited tourists and localities, this market is smaller compared to Godowlia Market but has a wide variety to satisfy its customers. From tailored and readymade fabrics to wooden handicrafts, you can find anything and everything over here. The sweet aroma of delectable dishes fills the lanes as you walk through the street, admiring the multihued fabrics at display in the stalls. Banarasi sarees, designer carpets, embroidered shawls, funky jewelry, and classic accessories are bought in huge numbers by travelers visiting Vishwanath Gali. Looking at the metal and wooden effigies of Hindu deities, you cannot help but admire the talent possessed by the local craftsmen.Distance from Varanasi: 5.3 kmBest Time to Visit: All year

The British Residency, which stands witness to the Revolt of 1857 must feature in the list of the most important Places to visit in Lucknow. The Residency Complex  consists of several individual structures and is not only rich in history, but it is also an everlasting example of British architectural skills.If you are a history enthusiast and you want to relive the Sepoy Mutiny then a visit to the Residency Building in Lucknow is a must. Although, most of the structures are in ruins now, you can still visit the cemetery, the church and the graves of people who died in the Siege.Address; Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Deep Manak Nagar, Qaiserbagh.Timing: -The Residency remains open on all days except on Mondays and-Holidays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.Entry fee: -The entry fee is Rs. 15 for Indian citizens and-Rs. 200 for foreigners.

If you are looking for Tourist attractions in Lucknow that are rich in historical and cultural heritage, then you must pay a visit to the Chattar Manzil. Standing on the banks of the River Gomti, this palace has been home to the great Nawabs of Lucknow. The structure consists of the Bari and Choti Manzils of which only the Bari Manzil survives.The Chattar Manzil should be on the top in your list of Places to visit in Lucknow. This historical structure has octagonal domes that cover the top of the individual structures. It is from these domes that the building gets its name Chattar or umbrella.Address:The Chattar Manzil is in Qaiserbagh.Timing: -It remains open 8:00 am to 6:00pm on all days except Sundays and to enjoy your trip visit Manzil when the weather is mild.