पंचायती राज प्रशिक्षण संस्थान (प्रिट)

Though the air is silent but travelling down the lanes of memories, one can still hear the resounding war cries from all directions, the canon balls shelling the walls and the snipers firing with perfect aim at the high flying Union Jack. The piece-de-resistance this is The Lucknow Residency - ready for the siege.The sun had set for the British Empire, there was an all out siege of the Residency, that continued for nearly five months, taking the life of 2197 defenders including British and Indian. What was left of this majestic building built by Nawab Asif-ud-Daula in the year 1775, were the broken walls with marks of bullets and cannon balls.

Also known as the Chota Imambara, it stands to the west of the Bara Imambara. Built by Nawab Mohd. Ali Shah around 1837-1840, it is more ornate in design with exquisite chandeliers, gilt-edged mirrors, silver Mimbar and colourful stucco work which adorns the interiors. A golden dome and fine calligraphy on the exteriors of the building makes it a truly exceptional monument of Mughal architecture. The entire complex consists of the main hall, the tombs of the Nawabs daughter which is built in the shape of the Taj Mahal and a mosque. In the centre of the complex is a lotus pond with colourful fish.

The 60 ft high Rumi Darwaza was constructed during the reign of Asaf-ud-Daula when he was constructing the Bara Imambara. It has often been compared to the ancient Portal of Constantinople and is said to be very similar in design to it.The uppermost part consists of an eight faceted Chhatri, approachable by a staircase. Also known as the Turkish Gateway, the Rumi Darwaza leads into the outer ward of the Bara Imambara. Widely believed to be a facsimile of one of the gates of Constantinople it expresses the heart and soul of Avadh architecture.Its uppermost part consists of an eight faceted chhatri, approachable by a staircase.

In the year 1773 the to-be Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula decided to shift his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow on a whim. He didn't get along with his mother and so decided to move out. At the time a famine had broken out in and around the city of Lucknow because of a severe drought. It is said that the people of Lucknow were very friendly but also very proud and would not acceptalms.So the Nawab began the construction of an Imambara which would provideemployment to the masses and they could work for a living.

The Zoo is located in the heart of the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. It is being managed as a Trust, by the Zoo Advisory Committee with Forest Secretary to the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh as Chairman, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttar Pradesh as Vice Chairman and Chief Wildlife Warden, Uttar Pradesh as Administrator. An officer of the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests is posted as Director, for over all day-to-day management of the zoo. The Central Zoo Authority, Govt. of India, categorizes the Lucknow Zoo as a large zoo. It has an area of 71.6 acres.

It was a proud moment for the Dalit community when Mayawati inaugurated the Ambedkar Udyan in Gomtinagar. Likewise, October 12, 2004, would please those conforming to the Lohia ideology. At a stone’s throw distance from Mayawati’s baby, chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav would lay the foundation stone for a Rs 14 crore park in the name of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia.

Uttar Pradesh government looks all set to built a la Taj Mahal in the State capital, as this is the only feeling that comes to one's mind after looking at the magnificent Ambedkar Memorial being built here at a whopping cost of seven billon rupees. The memorial park is to be opened for public on April 14 by the Chief Minister herself. Two fountains worth rupees 30 million (three crore rupees) have been installed along with nearly 3,000 elephants for a grand look. People will then remember that Ms. Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party's symbol happens to be the elephant.

Kukrail is situated in Indiar Nagar. This is a good place to spend the whole day with your family and loved ones. Basically it was developed for the preservation of Crocodiles, Gharial. The forest is spread in very wide area. It is well maintained by forest departments. In this forest you can enjoy the beauty of lush green ground, lovely flowers, and lots of traditional Jhoolas for children. In a picnic mood you can carry different type of outdoor games lke Badminton, Flying Disc, Tennis Ball Cricket, due to the vast spread ground really you will enjoy to play it there.

It is located very near to the Rumi Darwaza. Built in 1881 by the British, this 67 meter high clock tower on the river Gomti is said to the tallest clock tower in India. The tower has European style artwork. The parts of the clock is built of pure gunmetal and the pendulum hangs 14 feet. The dial of this clock is shaped like a 12-petalled flower and has bells around it. Hussainabad Clock Tower, the tallest Clock Tower in India, is one of the finest examples of British Architecture in India. The 221 feet tall structure was erected by Nawab Nasir-ud-din Haider to mark the arrival of Sir George Couper, Ist Lieutenant Governor of United province of Avadh in the year 1887 with a cost of Rs. 1.75 lakhs.

The Vidhan Sabha Bhavan is the seat of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The lower house is the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the upper house is called the Vidhan Parishad or the (Legislative Council). The Vidhan Sabha had 431 members until 1967, but now comprises 403 directly elected members and one nominated member from the Anglo-Indian community. The Vidhan Parishad has 100 members.

The foundation stone of this beautiful building of Saturn shape was laid on 28th Feb., 1988 by the chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Hon. Late Veer Bahadur Singh. Indira Gandhi Planetarium was inaugurated on 8th May, 2003 by the Hon. Chief Minister of UP Ms. Mayawati. From 9th May 2003 Planetarium has been opened for public.

Janeshwar Park, Lucknow, is a hidden gem that provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle of city life. This lovely park, named after the late Janeshwar Mishra, a well-known political figure, is a retreat for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for locals and visitors.