Lucknow Unplugged

    Lucknow Unplugged

    DEEP DIVE INTO THE ESSENCE OF THE CITY OF MANY WONDERS!

    FULL DAY & FULL ON EXPERIENCE OF LUCKNOW.

    EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

    • Explore iconic architectural marvels like the Imambara. Residency and La Martinere Collage.
    • Experience riding a Tanga (horse driven carriage) in the heritage lanes of the old city.
    • Get a taste of Vintage Awadhi Cuisine: Food from old Lucknow Homes!
    • Deep dive into the culture, heritage, and life in Lucknow

ITINERARY

0900–1330 HRS: Start your immersive Lucknow Adventure Drive to the Husainabad Heritage Zone.

Visit the Bada Imambara Drive to the Husainabad (Chota-Imambara) Heritage Zone, Rumi Darwaza, Clock Tower, and the Terracotta Gallery. Enjoy an exhilarating Tanga Ride in the Heritage Zone.

Handouts of old paintings, maps, and detailed historical narratives will be given to help us reimagine the original glory of the most iconic structures in Lucknow.

1130-200 HRS Drive to the Next Part of Our Lucknow Discovery

War Chronicles The British Residency walk in the breath-taking ruim of the British Residency, which was under siege for 148 days during the Indian uprising of 1857, and saw some of the fiercest fighting during the war. An intimate introduction to the history of the place and the people who once inhabited it.

200 HRS LUNCH Savour a Vintage Awadhi Cuisine

Food from old Lucknow homes, We visit an old "Kothi in Kaisar Bagh for a curated lunch. The meal brings together dishes prepared by some of the traditional families of Lucknow to give you a taste of true Awadhi cuisine.

300 HRS THE FRENCH CONNECTION

Constantia (La Martiniere and other French imprints) Post Lunch We indulge in next exciting part of our tour, understanding the French Heritage and influence of Lucknow Over the century that followed its founding as the capital of Dudh' in 1775, Lucknow was an important political and cultural hotspot European adventurers, tradesmen and the company officials interacted closely with the local nobility. The story of this evolving relationship can be clearly glimpsed through the surviving architecture of the era.

INCLUSIONS

  • Master Storyteller/Walk Leader
  • Lunch: Vintage Awadhi Cuisine and Non-Veg Food from Old Lucknow Homes at Nomat Khana
  • Pre Plated Curated Meal with selection of Veg and Non Veg
  • Maals Airconditioned Transport as per itinerary
  • Rikshaw/Tonga ride as per plan
  • Monument entry charges, wherever applicable

PRICE

INR 6400/- Per Person (Minimum Group Size of People)
2 to 5 People INR 7900/- Per Person
Foreign National Supplement Monuments Entries etc): INR 1000-Per Person

OPTIONAL ADDONS

Inspired by Crafts: Gold & Cotton The art of Zardozi and Chikankar Duration (25 hours)

Price On Request and as per group size transfers (self-hired Uber) A short introduction to the art of Zardozi and Chikankari with an ace designer and deep interaction with his team of Chikankar and Zardozi design artisans turned entrepreneurs

Caligraphy session with a master craftsman: Design theme based motifs/unique signatures.

Place orders for uniquely monogrammed embroidered pieces of craft directly with the artisanal design atelier.

DASTANGOI AND SOZKHWANI

Songs of Lament An Intimate Private Baithak (Duration 135 Hrs)
Price on request and as per group size


UNDERSTANDING THE MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF AVADH

The Lost Art of Storytelling:
A private audience in an intimate gathering with a master musician and storyteller A riveting performance and informal interaction with the artist Appreciation of prose and the turn of phrase. Politics and romance, tragedy and humor Understand the nuances woven into the spoken language.