Overview
On this exclusively curated tour, ‘Revisiting the Lucknow of 1857-58’, you will learn about the Lucknow Mutiny also known as the Siege of Lucknow. You will follow the routes and relief efforts led by the British Major General Henry Havelock, Lieutenant General James Outram and General Colin Campbell. Visits will be made to the sites and areas that were affected during the siege of Lucknow. Your guide will share how this siege progressed to a conclusive end, but not without sacrifices from both warring fronts. Highlights:- • History of the Siege of Lucknow • La Martiniere • Sikanderbagh • Residency • Lunch in a local restaurant
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Lunch at a local restaurant. ( Beverage Excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water.
- Mutiny related reference material shown during the drive (hand-outs, maps and pictures)
- Private Air Conditioned Vehicle.
- A book on the Indian Mutiny as a giveaway
- Pick up / drop off within Lucknow city center.
- In Lucknow we visit Alambagh, Dilkusha, La Martiniere, Sikanderbagh, Shahnajaf, Moti Mahal, Residency, Musa Bagh & Old British Cantonment.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
You will be picked up from your hotel within the Lucknow city center in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to the starting point for your exclusively curated Lucknow Mutiny tour. Lucknow is located to the west of river Gomti, 42 miles east of Cawnpore and was the capital of the province of Oudh. The Nawab (prince of this region) was deposed by the British and his extensive court and army had been disbanded. Skilled fighters lost their employment and turned against the British. the Alambagh, Dilkusha, La Martiniere, Sikanderbagh, Shahnajaf, Moti Mahal, Residency, Musa Bagh & Old British Cantonment. During the drive, you will receive Mutiny related reference material (hand-outs, maps and pictures) to help you better understand the important events having taken place here during this time in history. There will be lunch included at a local restaurant (Beverage Excluded). Upon conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Lucknow.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- This is an exclusive independent tour and operates every day.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult