Dilkusha Kothi, Lucknow

Dilkusha Kothi
Dilkusha Kothi | One of the best places to visit in Lucknow
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
The Dilkusha Kothi is open every day for visitorsDilkusha Kothi opening and closing timing is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Place Type
Palace & Landmarks, Monument
Official Info
Best time to visit
September, October, November, December
Place visit with
Friends, Parents, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station Sachivalaya (2.77 KM), Hazratganj (3.25 KM), KD Singh Babu Stadium (3.96 KM), Badshah Nagar (4.69 KM), Lekhraj Market (4.77 KM)

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About Dilkusha Kothi

Dilkusha Kothi, situated on the banks of the Gomti River in the Dilkusha area of Lucknow, was built in 1800 by British settler Major Gor Ouseli, who used to be a friend of the Nawab of Awadh. It was initially intended as a hunting lodge for the Nawabs of Awadh, although it was later used as a summer resort as well. Presently this kothi has turned into a ruin.

Architecture of Dilkusha Kothi

The building's design is based on Seton Delaval House in Northumberland, England, and Khan's aide-de-camp Major Gore Ocelli designed the building.This 18th-century house was originally a three-story structure with a mini-basement Was.

Interesting facts about Dilkusha Kothi

  1. The building had patterned walls and unusually no internal courtyard as was traditional in Indian architecture.
  2. Dilkusha Kothi is featured in a rare early album print by photographer Samuel Bourne from 1864-1865.
  3. Dilkushi Kothi was the site of an early balloon climb by "an Englishman" in 1830.

How to reach Dilkusha Kothi

By Rail
The nearest railway station to Dilkusha Kothi is Charbagh which is 4.6 km away. From here you can take taxi or auto.
By Air
Dilkusha Kothi is 21.8 km away from CCS Lucknow airport. From here you can take Ola or taxi.
By Bus
Nearest Kaiserbagh bus stop for Dilkusha Kothi is 6.1 km away from here, you can easily take a bus.

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Address
Dilkusha Kothi: Bibiapur Marg, Neil Lines, Cantonment, Lucknow, Lucknow

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Dilkusha Kothi FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Bibiapur Marg, Neil Lines, Cantonment, Lucknow, Lucknow.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Dilkusha Kothi: Dilkusha Kothi open from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for Indian Rs 5 and for foreigner Rs 100..

𝒜. You should visit Dilkusha Kothi during September, October, November, December months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-26 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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