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This grand palace complex SEE more than 1000 labyrinthine passages, the and serves as Haider's own mausoleum, as expands from the Chattar Manzil to the according to his wishes, he was buried here 5 Sights maze may lead you to a dead end, a Tarawali Kothi on the northern side, and surprising fall or strange entry and exit along with his three wives. The place is also from Roshan-ud-Daula Kothi to the http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-lucknow-lp-1097040 points. Along with such mysteries, the known as Karbala for the same reason. Chaulakhi Kothi on the southern side. Some parts of the palace were demolished by the 1 Bara Imambara Imambara also houses the mausoleums of Asaf-ud-Daula and his family. Discover the Constructed on the bank of the river Gomti, British after the revolt of 1857, as the palace beautiful monument at your own pace, but this architectural marvel is designed in the became a stronghold of the Nawab's wife, preferably with an authorised guide to help shape of a dome. The designs on the tombs who was a leader of Awadh revolutionaries you. It’s quite easy to lose your way around inside the monument will be a feast for your at the time. this grand monument, so hire a guide and eyes. Ghazi-ud-Din Haider's tomb is made of Lucknow Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/lucknow page 3 The palace, parts of which are in ruins now, building was designed in the European Hindu god Shiva and it sees many devotees 168/6, Naaz Cinema Road, has a garden, styled in the Persian Charbagh Baroque style. The huge pillars on the front, everyday, throughout the year, specially on Nazirabad, Aminabad, Lucknow, layout. The architecture of the palace is the grand steps leading to those pillars and the Mondays, which is considered to be an Uttar Pradesh, 226001, India main attraction that draws visitors from all spires (which are now barely visible) on the auspicious day to worship the lord. over the country. You will find here an sides of the monument are examples of this +91-93359-11858|+91-93359- 15031|+91-522-4108929 amalgamation of different styles that come style of architecture. If you are a devotee of Shiva, do visit this What can one say about a place which is together to give the structure its unique The Archaeological Survey of India has taken temple during Shivaratri festival and you will always bustling with people and is character. From eye-catching columns to up steps to preserve this place and today, be amazed to see the number of devotees, enveloped in an addictive aroma of herbs minarets and well-planned pathways, you the park around this monument is a who throng the temple with prayers on their and spices? That it is one of the best eating will be in awe of this palace, beckoning you favourite place for visitors, mostly during mind and offering on their hands. Join the joints in the city! Yes, Tunday Kababi to come back again and again! winter for the glorious sunshine. A devotees in prayers and you will feel the represents the culinary delights that visit to this marvellous piece of holy vibe surrounding you all around.