Remembering Faizabad – An ode to Oudh

On this tour, which is also a great precursor to the city of Lucknow, learn about the fascinating lives of the Nawab and the Begum; the relationship they shared; the fan-following the Begum had and the political landscape of the time. The history of Faizabad is entangled with the beginnings of Lucknow - an important city which is a culmination of the end of the Kingdom of Oudh and beginning of the most important British conquest that gave them access to Hindustan. This is a walk to remember the forgotten city of Faizabad and the importance it holds in the annals of Indian history.

Good to know:

• This is a half day experience which includes a lunch stop.
• This tour is best suited for FIT who are interested in deep diving into the history of India.
• Suggest an early start from Lucknow to avoid city traffic.
• In some places there is an option to climb atop the monuments which has steep stairs – kindly keep guests informed.
• This is a curated experience with an enthusiastic historian who is well versed with the history of Oudh.
• There are no decent toilet stops other than at the Krishna Palace Hotel the designated stop for lunch.