Chattar Manzil - It Is Very Inimitable And Unusual Combination Style Of Architecture

CHATTAR MANZIL

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LUCKNOW

It is located on the right bank of river Gomti is a lofty building that is quite popular for its Chatar or Umbrella, which glitters at the top of the building when sun rays fall on it. This structure is also popular by the name of Umbrella Palace.

This is how the building got its name from its enormous parachute. The structural design of the building is a combination of Italian and French architectural style. It is a five storeyed building which has two storeys below ground level while the rest are above it.

 The construction of Chattar Manzil was commenced by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan (1798-1814) and it was Ghazi-ud-din-Haider who later modified it. It served as a royal palace for the kings of Awadh till Wajid Ali Shah shifted his residence to Qaiserbagh.

There were two octagonal towers to which the basement was connected for proper air ventilation. Two telescopes from England were placed at the roof top of the building for astronomical purposes.

The palace had a state-of-the-art garden which according to the British tourists was way far better than the garden of Khalifa Harun Rasheed. It is also said that when the palace was being constructed, it was attacked by Raja Chet Singh of Benaras.

 The imposing building has large underground rooms and a dome surmounted by a gilt umbrella.The Palace has gone through many owners including the Nawabs of Awadh Saadat Ali Khan and Wajid Ali Shah, and the British and changes since its construction was started in the 1780s.

It served as a palace for the rulers of Awadh and their wives. Later during the Revolt of 1857 the building became a stronghold of the Indian revolutionaries.

A portion of it was destroyed by Britishers during the war of 1857. After the war of 1857 the government had allotted the building to an American NGO which used it as a club for recreation purposes, till 1947, the Chhatar Manzil was used as the United Services Club.

Post Independence, this building was allotted to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research which used it as Central Drug Research Institute since 1950, but now it has been vacated by CDRI.

Government of Uttar Pradesh plans to set up two museums and a library at the Palace after its renovation and conservation by the State Archaeological Department.

By Air

Lucknow airport is 14 km away from the city. Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Mumbai are connected to Lucknow by daily flights. Delhi is the closest international airport, 497 km away.

By Train

Most major cities in India are connected to Lucknow by rail. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Kolkata and others are directly connected to Lucknow.

By Bus

Wide network of roads connect Lucknow to most major cities in the country. Major highways like NH 24, NH 28 and NH 56 pass through Lucknow. Private buses ply regularly from major cities like Agra, Kanpur, Allahabad, Delhi and Dehradun.

From lucknow 4.3km distance to reach chattar palace

Hills & Backwater With /Without House Boat Supplement

HILLS & BACKWATER WITH /WITHOUT HOUSE 

BOAT SUPPLEMENT

Destination         : Cochin-Munnar-Kumarakom-Cochin
Duration              : 3N / 4D

Kerala, also known as 'God's Own Country', is a living paradise on earth. Surrounded by lush greenery, exotic mountains and lovely landscapes. The fresh air and serene atmosphere will make your senses go wild with pleasure.

Munnar's stunning mountain views are going to be a treat for nature-loving couples while the endearing Alleppy will allure you with its charm. With your stay organized in the lap of luxury, this promises to be an unforgettable holiday experience.

Tour Itinerary 

 DAY 1: ARRIVAL COCHIN - MUNNAR (135 KMS/4 HRS)

Meet our representative on arrival in Cochin. Drive to Munnar straightaway to reach by afternoon. Check into the hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.  

DAY 2: MUNNAR

After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of Munnar visiting the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm,Old Munnar Town and the town market. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

DAY 3: MUNNAR - KUMARAKOM  (195 KMS/5 HRS)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive to Kumarakom/Alleppey and reach by afternoon. Check into the hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure or take an optional cruise on the backwaters. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

DAY 4: KUMARAKOM – COCHIN (95 KMS/ 3 HRS)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive to Cochin and take a transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey.

Cancellation 

 You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 30 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 30 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:

AMOUNT OF CANCELLATION CHARGES:

ü       29-15 Days before the first day of the tour - 40%

ü       14-7 Days before the first day of the tour 55%

ü       Less than 7 Days before the first day of the tour 100%

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Madhya Pradesh Has Earned Top Tourism Awards

The state has earned an unprecedented total of five awards at the National Tourism Award function in New Delhi.

Madhya Pradesh has earned a rare distinction by winning five awards including the National Award for Best Tourism State at the recently held National Toursim Award function in the Capital.

The state was also conferred awards for turning Amarkantak, a pilgrims destination, disabled friendly, for conducting the best heritage walks and for launching the most innovative and unique tourism project. Award for the best tourist guide went to Jeevan Jyoti Pateria. The state which boasts of unmatched historical heritage, religious places, eco tourism points and national parks had recently turned all its temples at Amarkantak disabled friendly.

As a part of the initiative, wheel chairs were made available to disabled tourists and notice boards and signages put up for blind people in Braille language. Disabled friendly toilets have also been constructed in the pilgrim town.

In Bhopal, a number of paths have been developed for heritage walk, providing an opportunity for visitors to soak in the history and architecture of Bhopal. The first path starts from Kamlapati Mahal, meanders its way through Upper Lake and snakes towards Sufi masjid and Sadar Manzil while the second showcases the history of Taj-ul-Masajid.

The awards comprising trophies and letters of citation were give away by Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan and minister of state for tourism and culture, Mahesh Sharma to Surendra Patwa, Madhya Pradesh culture and tourism minister. The event was also attended by Tapan Bhowmik, chairman, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation, Hari Ranjan Rao, managing director and Sushri Tanvi Sundriyal, additional managing director.

Expressing joy over the Best Toursim Award, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated the entire tourism team.According to him, tourism development is the priority of the state government and said that the government would continue to do the good work in the sector.

It may be noted that Madhya Pradesh has bagged national awards in the tourism category for the last two years in a row. Last year, the State had bagged six national awards.