Bara Imambaraबड़ा इमामबाड़ा
The 1784 imambara with a beamless hall and a real labyrinth above it. Take the guide.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyHussainabad, Lucknow Charbagh
EntryHussainabad Trust combined ticket ₹50 Indians · also covers Chota Imambara, Picture Gallery and clock tower
About Bara Imambara
Built in 1784 by Asaf-ud-Daula as famine relief work, and the central hall is one of the largest vaulted rooms in the world with nothing holding up the roof. The Bhool Bhulaiya above it is a real labyrinth of near-identical passages, so take the guide. The Shahi Baoli stepwell and the Asfi mosque are on the same ticket.
What to see and do
- The unsupported vaulted hall
- Bhool Bhulaiya labyrinth on the upper floors
- Shahi Baoli stepwell
- Asfi mosque
- Rooftop view over Hussainabad
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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