HAZRATGANJ
February 04, 2019"HAZRATGANJ"
Hazratganj is the main shopping area situated in the heart of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
In addition to bazaars, it also has many shopping complexes, hotels, restaurants, movie theaters and offices.
HISTORY:
In 1827, the then Nawab Nasiruddin Haider laid the foundation of the Ganj market by introducing the China Bazaar and Kaptaan Bazaar which sold goods stuff from China, Japan and Belgium. The famous Taar Wali Kothi, Dargah of 12 Imam's at Khas Mukaam, Choti Chattar Manzil, Saawan-Bhadoh Mahal, the stunning Baradari, which was earlier situated between Kaiserbagh, Darulshafa, and Lalbagh also emerged during his regime.
In 1842, the name of the area was changed to Hazratganj after Nawab Amjad Ali Shah, who was popularly known by his alias 'Hazrat'.
After the First War of Independence in 1857, Britishers took over the city and Hazratganj was modelled after London's Queen Street. Many old Mughal style buildings were demolished and new European structures came up.
SHOPPING:
Hazratganj is a major Victorian style shopping area. It houses showrooms, shopping complexes, restaurants, hotels, theatres, offices and businesses. Hazratganj shops sell the famous Lucknow Chikan material. Gurjarti, Handloom Emporium and Gandhi Ashrams are also located in the market.
Janpath Market is one of the most-visited markets in Lucknow. Comprising dozens of small shops, the market is quite popular among the city’s youngsters. You will be surprised to see a wide range of chikankari embroidery work (a speciality of Lucknow) and ittar (local perfumes) available here at a reasonable price. Look around to explore the numerous designs for chikan embroidered clothing for both men and women. The best part of Janpath Market is bargaining. Thanks its unique charm, a trip to Janpath Market will definitely leave you with fond shopping memories.
The Sahara Ganj Mall is a 5-storied major shopping mall located in Hazratganj. It is one of the largest shopping malls in India covering an area of over 425,000 square feet. It also has PVR movie theaters besides a huge food court.
Naza Market, part of Hazratganj, is the biggest market for computer/IT goods in the state and second largest in India after Delhi's Nehru Place.Naza Market is the biggest piracy market in whole asia microsoft has prepared list for piracy vendors and going to start anti piracy drive.
MOVIE THREATERS:
Hazratganj has two operating cinema, Sahu Cinema located right next to the main hazratganj crossroad and the Novelty cinema at Lalbagh Circle. The closed Mayfair Cinema was once known for showing Hollywood Movies. Other former cinemas in Hazratganj include Capitol and the now-demolished Leela.
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| SAHU CENIMA |
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| NOVELTY |
HAZRATGANJ
CROSSING:
Hazratganj crossing is the busiest crossing of Lucknow city. It is situated at the confluence of NH-24, NH-25, NH-28 and NH-24B. The whole area along with the crossing falls in Lucknow's Heritage zone.
METRO STATION:
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| UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
There is an underconstruction metro station in Lucknow Metro.This is a underground metro station.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES:
Hazratganj area is home to St. Francis' College, Seventh Day Adventist Senior Secondary School, La Martiniere Boys' College, La Martiniere Girls' College, Loreto Girls' College, Christ Church College, National P. G. College and St. Joseph's Cathedral.
HOW TO REACH:
Lucknow is well connected by rail and road from all the major Railway stations of India .
There are also daily flights to Amausi Airport, Lucknow from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
There are dircet auto-rikckhaw from railway stations and airports.
HAZRATGANJ TIMINGS:
The Hazratganj marcket is open from 10:00 am to 10:00pm.
The price range is bit high in this market.
WHERE TO STAY:
There are numerous hotels available at the major places in Lucknow. It is recommended to stay at any of these places -near Charbagh Railway station, Gomti nagar or Hazratganj. Charbagh and Gomti Nagar have some budget hotels while Hazratganj is comparatively costlier.
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