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Rohit Pal 12 months ago

Awesome place in Lucknow
It's very nice

Tauqeer Ahmad 23 months ago

The Bara Imambara is built in the combination of Mughal, Rajput and Gothic architectural styles. Designed by Hafiz Kifayat Ullah, an extremely renowned architect of that time, it is an example of sheer engineering marvel and has no parallel.

You will find many things to admire in the Imambara. However, one particular part of it that will catch your fancy is the Bhool Bhulaiya. It is a labyrinth of interconnected passages and doors which seem to lead into a series of passages. Take care not to venture too deep inside the passageways, though. Stories of people wandering deep into the passageways, never to be found again, are quite common. Some of these passageways lead you into the ceiling from where you can enjoy the spectacular views on the outside. Although most of them have been closed, the safest way of exploring these passageways is through an authorised guide.

There are other attractions inside the mosque complex which promise to keep you engaged throughout the duration of your visit. Other than the Bhool Bhulaiya, there is the stepwell (baoli) and the Asfi mosque that attracts visitors.

An interesting fact about the mosque is that it was built without the use of iron by taking the assistance of European experts who were specially called for the purpose.The monument itself is built of Lakhauri bricks which are laid in lime mortar. It is adorned with stucco work along with chattris and parapets.

The interior matches, perhaps even exceeds, the exterior, in terms of splendour. Chandeliers, alam, tazias have been used in its decoration. The absence of wood or metal is also very impressive. On all fronts, the Bara Imambara reflects perfection and grandeur in its architecture.

Saurav Anand 23 months ago

Located in the chowk area of Lucknow near Rumi darwaza. List of the items you will have to pay for
1) if you take bag with u , u have to deposit ur bag at gate for rs 5

2) adult tickets at rs 50 per person
3) to enter into Imambara , u have to pay 2rs per pair to the person who will keep ur shoes

4) 5 rs per head if you head to the washroom
5) 100-150 per group of person 3-4, to hire guide who will show u Imambara, bhool bhulaiya and chhoti baori.

In short, it's a good place to visit but the people here will loot you. For no reason, you will have to shell out money every time.

Guided tour for bhul bhulaiya can be taken. Not necessary for chhoti baori. Nothing is there except for a pool of water which was used to see the reflection of a person who entered inside. Chhoti baori stays cold in winter and there's ample air circulation.

Whenever u visit here, if you're being charged extra, confront them. Like the shoe keeper will charge 10rs if you don't give them change. Others will join him too. And it's not even compulsory to keep ur shoes with them but there's a gang of people who will try to extort money for each and everything.