Lucknow

ChocolatNY · Nov 28th, 2007, 13:16

yeah of course God forbid... i'm in no hurry.. but the food threads are my weakness..

pontesnm · Nov 28th, 2007, 19:56

ChocolatNY
God forbid, indeed. Just in case you need more encouragement, here is a link for some more (phar changla - very nice) pictures from the Lucknow district. Notice the Charbaugh railway station and the King George Medical College.

http://lucknow.nic.in/PictureGa.htm

Lucknow and Hyderabd are very interesting cities as they have a large Islamic (Muslim). This fusion is very interesting both in the cuisine, the language, and, of course, the architecture.

the opoponax · Nov 28th, 2007, 20:12

Sounds like I'll definitely be declaring a vacation from my vegetarianism in Lucknow.... *drool*

(Just FYI, I've decided I'm free to take a break from being veg anytime meat seems particularly meaningful or important; Thanksgiving turkey, my mom's gumbo with homemade andouille, lamb shank at a Passover seder, pulled pork sandwiches at a roadside stand in rural Tennessee, etc)

ChocolatNY · Nov 28th, 2007, 20:36

oh God i'm still recovering from thanksgiving excesses

India Edge · Nov 28th, 2007, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by indah

I've been trying to decide what I'm going to do for the two days I am there. Any suggestions?

You might want to visit the Bara Imambara, La Martiniere, and the Residency. Lucknow turned out to be one of the highlights of our 2001 trip - I'd like to go there again some day.

ChocolatNY · Nov 28th, 2007, 21:08

residency meaning taj residency? how is that hotel? have you used the internet connection there?

what's at la martiniere?

the opoponax · Nov 28th, 2007, 21:15

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Lucknow

The Lucknow Residency was, I think, where the British were based in the area. So sort of like a fort or base of some kind? (spotty on my Raj-era British military terms, sorry)

India Edge · Nov 28th, 2007, 21:17

La Martiniere is a school founded in the 1800s.
The Residecy was the site of a siege during the rebellion in 1857 - a very haunting place.

pontesnm · Nov 28th, 2007, 22:39

Links to pictures photographed during that period (1858) from

Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection:
Photographic views of Lucknow taken after the Indian Mutiny

(at Brown University in the US)

See
http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/Univ...ato/beato.html

wonderwomanusa · Nov 29th, 2007, 05:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by the opoponax

Sounds like I'll definitely be declaring a vacation from my vegetarianism in Lucknow.... *drool*

(Just FYI, I've decided I'm free to take a break from being veg anytime meat seems particularly meaningful or important; Thanksgiving turkey, my mom's gumbo with homemade andouille, lamb shank at a Passover seder, pulled pork sandwiches at a roadside stand in rural Tennessee, etc)

So long as you eat in busy restaurants, where the food is not sitting around, you should be fine. I am not a vegetarian, even in India, and only got sick from meat one time there -- at a Western-style restaurant in Bangalore.

wonderwomanusa · Nov 29th, 2007, 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChocolatNY

residency meaning taj residency? how is that hotel? have you used the internet connection there?

what's at la martiniere?

You might consider looking at a guidebook and seeing what sites/sights there are in Lucknow.

the opoponax · Nov 29th, 2007, 06:13

Oh, I didn't being "being veg in India to avoid getting sick". I meant being a vegetarian, in my life. I've chosen not to eat meat because of the extreme stress the meat industry puts on the environment. However, since I feel no moral aversion to meat (any more than I do to cars, or plastic grocery bags, or any of the other things I abstain from for ecological reasons), I'm OK with eating a little bit, as I say "when it's important."

Lakshmi Bhabi · Nov 29th, 2007, 07:13

I think the Bool Bhuliya (sp?) was featured in a recent movie by the same name. The engineering of this structure was incredible; while standing deep inside a water-well like area, you could see through the carefully planned reflection in the pool who was standing outside the steps of the building, although the people outside could not see you, nor could you see them with the naked eye. The Imam Baara was likewise fascinating with strange acoustics to experiment with and formidable places to spy on enemies from. The view from the rooftop was incredible, too, with gorgeous views of a most intriguing looking mosque. I would plan a picnic here at sunset and stay a long while people watching in the park.

Lucknow has great street food, among other things, try the mini-samosas. Chikan work is originally from Lucknow and it is every where; you won't have any trouble finding it.

Lucknow has a unique atmosphere and I can't wait to spend more time there. Chocolat if you go, do make sure to post more ideas for us all.

Lakshmi Bhabi · Nov 29th, 2007, 07:17

Oh, do get a guide to visit these buildings - well worth the intriging stories. And bring a flashlight, and maybe some sort of socks for roaming around the dark, stone, secret passageways. Come to think of it, will they let you wear socks? (I've only been there when it was 110 degrees F. )There are a few spots that have the potential to be very creepy...don't go in without a group or someone you trust.

ChocolatNY · Nov 29th, 2007, 07:26

Hi guys, thanks for the great ideas and explanations.. I had never considered Lucknow until I came across the threads on IM.. and i am extremely busy with the rest of my itinerary so i haven't begun my Lucknow research yet. however i have almost decided on Lucknow as an addendum to my 2 week trip.. so I'll definitely post a travelogue/pics/whathaveyou when i'm done with my wanderings. thanks y'all..

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Nov 28th, 2007, 19:56	#32
pontesnm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bardez/Mumbai/New Jersey (USA) Posts: 220	ChocolatNY God forbid, indeed. Just in case you need more encouragement, here is a link for some more (phar changla - very nice) pictures from the Lucknow district. Notice the Charbaugh railway station and the King George Medical College. http://lucknow.nic.in/PictureGa.htm Lucknow and Hyderabd are very interesting cities as they have a large Islamic (Muslim). This fusion is very interesting both in the cuisine, the language, and, of course, the architecture.

Nov 28th, 2007, 20:12	#33
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	Sounds like I'll definitely be declaring a vacation from my vegetarianism in Lucknow.... drool (Just FYI, I've decided I'm free to take a break from being veg anytime meat seems particularly meaningful or important; Thanksgiving turkey, my mom's gumbo with homemade andouille, lamb shank at a Passover seder, pulled pork sandwiches at a roadside stand in rural Tennessee, etc)

Nov 28th, 2007, 20:36	#34
ChocolatNY Wandering Gypsy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 170	oh God i'm still recovering from thanksgiving excesses

Nov 28th, 2007, 21:08	#36
ChocolatNY Wandering Gypsy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 170	residency meaning taj residency? how is that hotel? have you used the internet connection there? what's at la martiniere?

Nov 28th, 2007, 21:15	#37
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Lucknow The Lucknow Residency was, I think, where the British were based in the area. So sort of like a fort or base of some kind? (spotty on my Raj-era British military terms, sorry)

Nov 28th, 2007, 21:17	#38
India Edge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 210	La Martiniere is a school founded in the 1800s. The Residecy was the site of a siege during the rebellion in 1857 - a very haunting place.

Nov 28th, 2007, 22:39	#39
pontesnm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bardez/Mumbai/New Jersey (USA) Posts: 220	Links to pictures photographed during that period (1858) from Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection: Photographic views of Lucknow taken after the Indian Mutiny (at Brown University in the US) See http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/Univ...ato/beato.html

Nov 29th, 2007, 06:13	#42
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	Oh, I didn't being "being veg in India to avoid getting sick". I meant being a vegetarian, in my life. I've chosen not to eat meat because of the extreme stress the meat industry puts on the environment. However, since I feel no moral aversion to meat (any more than I do to cars, or plastic grocery bags, or any of the other things I abstain from for ecological reasons), I'm OK with eating a little bit, as I say "when it's important."

Nov 29th, 2007, 07:13	#43
Lakshmi Bhabi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 200	I think the Bool Bhuliya (sp?) was featured in a recent movie by the same name. The engineering of this structure was incredible; while standing deep inside a water-well like area, you could see through the carefully planned reflection in the pool who was standing outside the steps of the building, although the people outside could not see you, nor could you see them with the naked eye. The Imam Baara was likewise fascinating with strange acoustics to experiment with and formidable places to spy on enemies from. The view from the rooftop was incredible, too, with gorgeous views of a most intriguing looking mosque. I would plan a picnic here at sunset and stay a long while people watching in the park. Lucknow has great street food, among other things, try the mini-samosas. Chikan work is originally from Lucknow and it is every where; you won't have any trouble finding it. Lucknow has a unique atmosphere and I can't wait to spend more time there. Chocolat if you go, do make sure to post more ideas for us all.

Nov 29th, 2007, 07:17	#44
Lakshmi Bhabi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 200	Oh, do get a guide to visit these buildings - well worth the intriging stories. And bring a flashlight, and maybe some sort of socks for roaming around the dark, stone, secret passageways. Come to think of it, will they let you wear socks? (I've only been there when it was 110 degrees F. )There are a few spots that have the potential to be very creepy...don't go in without a group or someone you trust.

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Nov 29th, 2007, 07:26	#45
ChocolatNY Wandering Gypsy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 170	Hi guys, thanks for the great ideas and explanations.. I had never considered Lucknow until I came across the threads on IM.. and i am extremely busy with the rest of my itinerary so i haven't begun my Lucknow research yet. however i have almost decided on Lucknow as an addendum to my 2 week trip.. so I'll definitely post a travelogue/pics/whathaveyou when i'm done with my wanderings. thanks y'all..