Lucknow’s local markets are vibrant hubs where culture, tradition, and flavors come alive. From bustling bazaars selling everything from handicrafts to textiles, to street food stalls serving irresistible snacks, these spots offer an authentic taste of the city’s soul.
1. Aminabad Market
Why visit: One of Lucknow’s oldest and busiest markets, famous for traditional clothes, jewelry, and street food.
Highlights: – Chikan embroidery shops – Spice vendors – Tunday Kababi stalls
Timing: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Entry: Free
2. Hazratganj Market
Why visit: A blend of colonial charm and modern retail, offering branded stores alongside street food vendors.
Highlights: – Designer boutiques – Golgappas and chaat stalls – Cafés and sweet shops
Timing: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Entry: Free
3. Chowk Market
Why visit: A heritage area with narrow lanes full of handicrafts, incense, and authentic Awadhi snacks.
Highlights: – Brassware shops – Kebabs and kulfi vendors – Traditional jewelry
Timing: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Entry: Free
4. Kaiserbagh Market
Why visit: Known for its fabrics, perfumes, and aromatic spices, it’s a sensory delight for shoppers and foodies alike.
Highlights: – Silk and cotton textiles – Attar shops – Fresh jalebis and samosas
Timing: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Entry: Free
5. Chowk Street Food
Why visit: Famous for authentic street snacks that represent the city’s rich culinary heritage.
Highlights: – Galouti kebabs – Mutton korma – Rabri falooda
Timing: Evening 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Entry: ₹50–₹200 per plate
6. Apsara Market
Why visit: A bustling local market offering fresh produce, sweets, and popular street snacks.
Highlights: – Seasonal fruits – Samosas and pakoras – Lassi stalls
Timing: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Entry: Free
7. Rumi Darwaza Food Stalls
Why visit: Surrounding the iconic gateway, these stalls serve delicious chaats, kebabs, and desserts.
Highlights: – Pani puri – Seekh kebabs – Kulfi and faluda
Timing: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Entry: ₹30–₹150 per plate
8. Janpath Market
Why visit: A favorite for budget shopping and quick bites, offering everything from footwear to street food.
Highlights: – Leather goods – Chaat corners – Fresh jalebis
Timing: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Entry: Free
9. Chowk Numaish Food Court
Why visit: A dedicated area in the market known for an array of local street delicacies and sweets.
Highlights: – Mutton tikka – Chole bhature – Sweet jalebi
Timing: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Entry: ₹50–₹200 per plate
10. Aminabad Sweets Shops
Why visit: Famous for classic Awadhi sweets like malai ki gilori, peda, and imarti.
Highlights: – Gilori sweets – Peda varieties – Fresh imarti
Timing: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Entry: Free
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