Husainabad Clock Tower, Lucknow
| Location | Opposite, Husainabad Imambara, Near Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow, Lucknow (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | Hussainabad Clock Tower open 24 hours all days in week, No entry fee. |
| Place Type | Tower, Monument |
| Place visit with | Friends, Solo |
| Best time to visit | October, November, December, January, February, March |
| Nearest Metro | Charbagh Railway Station Metro Station , Pandeyganj Metro Station , |
About Husainabad Clock Tower
Hussainabad Clock tower, Lucknow is the tallest clock tower in India. It was built by the Hussainabad Trust in 1881 upon the arrival of Sir George Cooper, the first lieutenant governor of the United Provinces of Oudh. This bell tower is considered one of the finest specimens of British architecture.
Architecture of Husainabad Clock Tower
This clock tower was designed by Rascal Payne. This tower is a splendid example of Victorian-Gothic style of architecture in India.
Interesting facts about Husainabad Clock Tower
- The hands of the clock in this belfry are made of gun metal, which were brought from Louisgate Hill in London.
- Fourteen feet long and one and a half inches thick, the pendulum is larger than the Westminster Clock.
- Amidst the chaos of the citylife, this historical tourist attraction in Lucknow often referred to as Ghantaghar is tallest of its kind in India.
How to reach Husainabad Clock Tower
By Rail:- The nearest railway station to Hussainabad Ghantaghar is Lucknow City which is situated at a distance of 2 km.
By Metro:- Nearest from Hussainabad Ghantaghar is Pandeyganj Metro Station which is situated at a distance of 2 km.
By Road:- You can also use auto or rickshaw to reach Ghantaghar which will be available publicly here.
Nearby famous places
- Chhota Imambara 0.7 km away
- Hussainabad Picture Gallery 0.6 km away
- Rumi Darwaza 1.3 km away
- Bara Imambara 1.8 km away
- Chowk 1.7 km away
- Juma Masjid 1 km away
- British Residency 3.1 km away
- Aurangzeb's Mosque 1.3 km away
Husainabad Clock Tower FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Opposite, Husainabad Imambara, Near Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow, Lucknow.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Husainabad Clock Tower: Hussainabad Clock Tower open 24 hours all days in week, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Husainabad Clock Tower during October, November, December, January, February, March months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Opposite, Husainabad Imambara, Near Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow, Lucknow.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Husainabad Clock Tower: Hussainabad Clock Tower open 24 hours all days in week, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Husainabad Clock Tower during October, November, December, January, February, March months for best experience.