Colonial Monuments

Uttar Pradesh is an important state of India and played a significant role in the expansion of British rule in the country. The East India Company get associated with some of the famous Awadh rulers during the rule of third Nawab of Awadh and succeeded in establishing the foothold in the place. Under the British reign, some of the most magnificent structures constructed in Uttar Pradesh. Inspired by the Gothic and the ancient, traditional neoclassical styles of architecture, the monuments and structures in the state are built magnificently.

Architecture Of Colonial Monuments:

It is not difficult for tourists to find the colonial monuments in Lucknow during their heritage tours. Like other architectural styles that have inspired from styles taken from abroad and then blended with the traditional style of the region, the European design also fused with the Indo-Islamic architectural style to build the colonial monuments in Lucknow. This particular architectural style is also known as Indo-Saracenic architecture. Tourists can observe this architectural style in most of the churches, palaces, residential quarters, educational institutions and government buildings.

Highlights Of Colonial Monuments, Lucknow:

Tourists can explore Raj Bhavan, one of the colonial monuments found in Lucknow. This structure was designed by Major General Claude Martin. This monument was served as the official residence of the Governor of the united provinces of Oudh and Agra. Lucknow also houses other colonial monuments that were constructed during the colonial era like Dilkusha Palace, The Residency, La Martiniere School and Lalbagh Methodist Churches and many more.

Best Time To Visit:

Lucknow is quite hot during the summer season, experience temperatures about 40 degrees Celsius to 43 degrees Celsius. If you can manage the heat then you can plan a tour to these colonial monuments during the summers. In the winter season, even though the climate remains cool and pleasant, it creates the appropriate conditions for exploration and sightseeing. So, the best time to explore these colonial monuments is winter season i.e., between the months of November to February.

Nearby Tourist Attractions:

During a visit to colonial monuments in Lucknow, tourists can explore some other places of interest in this city. The places of interest other than colonial monuments one can explore in Lucknow are Bara Imambara, Hazratganj, Chota Imambara, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, etc.

How To Reach:

Lucknow is well connected with different parts of India via a good network of trains, flights, and buses. Lucknow Airport at Amausi connects the town with other parts of the globe via a number of flights. Those who prefer traveling by train can reserve their tickets till Charbagh railway station in Lucknow. One can also take state and private buses from nearby towns and cities to reach Lucknow. Once you reach Lucknow, you can access all the colonial monuments located in the city via taxies, cabs, buses and other vehicles.

Additional Information For Visitors:

The entry fee to the colonial monuments in Uttar Pradesh depends on the monument you are going to visit. For visiting Dilkusha Palace, domestic tourists need to pay Rs. 5/-, while international tourists need to pay Rs.100/-. For visiting churches, one doesn’t have to pay any entry fee, while visiting colonial monuments that are now serving as government offices, one need to pay a nominal entry fee.