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Dinner With A Maharaja In Lucknow
Lucknow, the capital of the Central Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is often referred to as the City of Nawabs. However, even before the Nawabs the city was home to Hindu Kings. Spend an evening with a descendant of Lucknow’s Hindu Royalty, Raja Amresh Kumar Singh and his family at Khajurgaon Palace, their family home in Lucknow. Khajurgaon is one of the oldest estates of the former Kingdom of Awadh. Dine like royalty on an authentic Awadhi dinner. Highlights:- • Khajurgaon Palace • Interaction with the Maharaja and his family • Traditional Awadhi dinner
Kite Flying In Lucknow
Lucknow, the City of the Nawabs, brings to mind leisurely lifestyles and pastimes such as chess, pigeon fights and kite flying. On this afternoon tour, spend a few hours flying kites with an instructor. Watch the colorful kites as they soar high above the sky and the thrill of grabbing falling ones with their strings following behind them. Indulge in one of the favorite outdoor activities of this city. Highlights:- • Kite flying lessons • Colorful kites in the sky • Tales of fellow kite enthusiasts
Curated Dining At Kotwara House
In this evening tour, enjoy a curated dining experience at Kotwara House, the residence of one of the oldest royal families of Awadh. Situated in the posh Qaiser Bagh area of Lucknow, this royal residence of the present Raja Muzaffar Ali is a living museum of art and craft. Essentially a painter, poet and film-maker, Muzaffar Ali is known for his classic film Umrao Jaan. Enjoy a meal specially curated by Muzaffar Ali and his wife Meera Ali. Highlights: - • Legacy of Kotwara House • Curated menu from the royal kitchens of Awadh • Chance to meet Muzaffar Ali, subject to availability
Victorian Walk
Victorian Walk at HAZRATGUNGE (Hazratganj) lets you into its rich history, legacy and of course the marketplace that has evolved with times to cater the cultured and the elite of Lucknow. We take you on this walking tour, that includes a seated session to enjoy a Darjeeling Tea and some tea-time essentials. On this tour you will discover and rediscover Hazratganj of yore and will be able to compare it with the transformed Ganj of today. Understand the checkered history of Hazratganj from the mutiny days of 1857 till the second world war in 1939-45 and again till the Indian independence in 1947. Further on, you learn about how Hazratganj plays a pivotal role in people’s life and why the people of Lucknow take pride in being seen here.
Lucknow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Discover Lucknow from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunts in the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English
Private Victoria Walk in Lucknow
The center story in this excursion is one of the largest shopping malls in India. Its history goes back to the early 19th century and the Victorian era, when India was the crown jewel in the British colonial empire. You will take a guided walk and learn about the unique history of Hazratgunge(Hazratganj) market. Highlights:- • Hazratganj Market History • Tea session • Glitzy Shops
Curated Dining at Sheesh Mahal - Lucknow
Enjoy a curated dining experience with the descendants of Nawab Asif-Ud-Daula at their ancestral home, Sheesh Mahal. The family takes pride in following their traditional recipes in their daily meals. Visiting guests can look forward to some authentic Awadhi cuisine when dining here. Highlights: - • Traditional Awadhi cuisine • A chance to dine with the Nawab, if in residence • Ambience of Sheesh Mahal
La Martiniere Decoded
A castle that could never be used to live, is a French imprint in Lucknow and narrates a story of how a Frenchman, Claude Martin rose to become Maj General in the British East India Company. This magnificent architecture stands on the banks of river Gomti and has absolutely no equal in India. Believe it or not, this is a school that received many honours, including ‘The Battle Honours’ for the defence of Residency in 1857. We would explore La Martiniere on this curated tour and we would get a chance to enjoy tea and snacks at the school canteen or a specially arranged session at the school. On this very exclusive tour – ‘La Martiniere Decoded’, we take you on a walk through the campus of La Martiniere, visit the hidden corners to understand not only its history, but also to understand the education and administrative systems followed by the school. Decode La Martiniere with us !
Kotwara Insight: A Visit to Muzaffar and Meera Ali's Home in Lucknow
Kotwara House is owned by Muzzaffar and Meera Ali. Muzzaffar is an Indian filmmaker, fashion designer, poet and artist. He belongs to the Muslin Rajput royal house of Kotwara and is the current Raja of Kotwara. His wife, Meera Ali is an architect and fashion designer. They have created an international couture label, “The House of Kotwara”. On this tour, you will see their workshop for their label and interact with highly skilled artisans. Clips from Muzaffer’s classic films are shown as you have a cup of tea/coffee. Highlights: - • Kotwara Fashion Label Insight • Interact with artisans • Tea at Kotwara House
Lucknow Mutiny - An Exclusively Curated Tour
On this exclusively curated tour, ‘Revisiting the Lucknow of 1857-58’, you will learn about the Lucknow Mutiny also known as the Siege of Lucknow. You will follow the routes and relief efforts led by the British Major General Henry Havelock, Lieutenant General James Outram and General Colin Campbell. Visits will be made to the sites and areas that were affected during the siege of Lucknow. Your guide will share how this siege progressed to a conclusive end, but not without sacrifices from both warring fronts. Highlights:- • History of the Siege of Lucknow • La Martiniere • Sikanderbagh • Residency • Lunch in a local restaurant