Nakhas Market

Believed to be more than 200 years old, Nakhas Market is supposedly the oldest market in the city of Lucknow. Located in the oldest part of the city, this market is popular for zardozi embroidered garments, wooden items and jewellery. The market is divided into various sub-markets like Nakhas Bazar, Bird Market and Vegetable Market to make shopping easier for visitors. The Bird Market is a major draw—you can buy pet birds and little animals like parrot, rabbit and mouse here. In addition, the weekly Sunday market is also an attraction, when about 1200 makeshift shops sell second-hand goods, electric spares and almost every daily use item. Apart from its old shops, Nakhas Market is also famous for its food joints. Delicious kebabs, biryani and paan are available on street carts. A vibrant, noisy street market, Nakhas is a complete storehouse of antiques.