Here Are The 5 Best Posh Localities In Lucknow That Are Setting The ‘Urban Living’ Bar High!

A city that is identified with culture, ‘adab’ and ‘tehzeeb’, Lucknow has been home to people from many ethnicities and age old architecture that lends the city its charm. But its rapid infrastructural development has led to the city boasting of some of the most top notch localities, condominiums and residential villas.

In recent years,  many construction companies have launched ultra modern residential projects such as Beverly Park, Sterling Heights, Rishita Manhattan, Vivassa Estate Excella Kutumb, and Kiara Residency.  This  has made Lucknow one of the fastest expanding in terms of opulence,  amenities, lavishness and luxury.  This is one of the main reasons why Lucknow is considered to be one of the top Tier 2 cities.

Here we list the top posh areas in Lucknow that offer high-end housing options and are the epitome of swanky, luxurious, classy urban living!

1. Indira Nagar

Indira Nagar is one of the most sought after localities of Lucknow, divided into block and sub-block areas, developed and maintained by the U.P. Housing and Development Board.  Indira Nagar holds its top position as a plush residential area owing to the fact that it was planned as the biggest residential settlement in Asia and still is firmly affixed as one.

Considered a high-end locality, Indira Nagar brings the luxury of all basic amenities within easy accessibility. From education, healthcare services, places of worship and retail stores,  you name it, Indira Nagar has it.  Indira Nagar is home to the famous Bhoothnath Temple, also one of the oldest shrines in Lucknow, as well as world renowned Satya Mandir. The entire expanse of the neighbourhood is dotted with over 25 schools, Delhi Public School (Sector 19), D.A.V. Public School (Sector 18) and Spring Dale College (Sector-A), being amongst the most prominent in Lucknow.

One of the most famous markets of the city Bhootnath is the main market of Indira Nagar. Other markets such as Lekhraj Market Complexes, Amrapali Market, Sahara Shopping Centre, Meena Market, Shivaji Market, Nagina Plaza, Hanuman Mandir Market , and Munshi Pulia have Indira Nagar as their address.

It is located at a central location in relation to the vital hubs of the city such as Hajratganj, Kalyanpur, Gomti Nagar, and has prominent multi-speciality hospitals, banks, parks, gyms, corporate buildings, guest houses, banquet halls, chemists, restaurants and showrooms.. Excellent infrastructure along with metro connectivity with the rest of the city,  make Indira Nagar a resident’s dream come true and a desirable destination.

2. Gomti Nagar Extension Lucknow

Once you are in the area, you’d understand why Gomti Nagar is regarded as one of the most expensive neighbourhoods of Lucknow. Developed by The Lucknow Development Board, Gomti Nagar Extension has grown to be a much fancied residential area, emerging both as a commercial as well as  IT hub of Lucknow.

What makes it an upscale area is the fact that the main commercial and service centres such as Passport Office andHigh Court are located here, apart from important government offices such as Custom Division, Reserve Bank of India, BSNL and Lucknow Metro. Some of the commercial giants such as Sony Reliance Retail and Ultratech Cement have chosen Gomti Nagar to station their headquarters.

But what stands this area apart is that it has been built on the concept of 'maximum open space'. Hence, most of the properties, be it houses, apartments or plots, are park facing. The famous Ambedkar Park is a recreational hub for the residents of the area, offering sprawling greens, walkways, play areas and ponds, lending the colony its charm, while Janeshwar Mishra Park, the biggest park of Asia with the longest jogging and bicycle track in India, also comes within the periphery of Gomti Nagar Extension.

The locality has no dearth of shopping malls, luxury high rises, multiplexes, restaurants and educational institutions and hospitals.

If you’re living here, you’d be a neighbour to Mr. Subroto Roy, founder of Sahara India Pariwar.

3. Hazratganj

Hazratganj is the downtown, the main shopping centre and the most historically significant area of Lucknow, and definitely the heartbeat of the city. The locality oozes a Victorian age charm lending it a certain stature, with Lucknow’s elite making the neighbourhood their home. Considered as a major industrial area, Hazratganj houses markets, bazaars, showrooms, shopping complexes, theatres, malls,  and educational institutions that stand as testimony to the awe striking colonial architecture. These include Victorian Bazaar, St Francis College, Christchurch College and Lucknow Cathedral School. The Sahara Ganj Mall , one of the largest shopping malls in India, and Naza Market, the biggest market for computer/IT goods in the state and second largest in India are a part of Hazratganj. You will have plenty of places to shop for the famous Lucknow Chikan material. Gurjari, and handlooms here.

A large number of Lucknow’s wealthiest political leaders and businesses call this place home.

4. Sushant Golf City

Sushant Golf City, Lucknow is a Hi-tech Township sprawling across 6465 acres. Located on Amar Shaheed Path & Lucknow-Sultanpur Highway, this ultra modern township is one of the poshest, newest, modern colonies of the city, planned to make living on the greens a reality. The 308-km long Agra – Lucknow Expressway here not only connects the state capital to the city of Taj but it will also bring Delhi closer. This makes Sushant Golf City a coveted neighbourhood.

The township has emerged as a posh residential area owing to the world class development and infrastructure it has been planned for. The  township has a a plush 18 hole international standard championship Golf Course surrounded by luxurious Residential and Commercial Developments. Making life on the greens a reality, Luxury Villas, Designer Landscaping, Entertainment Zones, State-of- the art Infrastructure, Health Care Facilities, Ansal API ISKCON Spiritual Centre, Bharti Walmart, Golf Academy, Ansal API Auto Park- Northern India's First Auto Mall & much more have been specially designed to exceed your expectations.

The colony holds the advantage of being at the centrum of major activity hubs such as Shilp Gram, HCL Campus, Lullu Mall, as well as Cancer Hospital, Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Stadium, Phoenix Palassio Mall, GD Goenka Public School, Medanta Hospital, 112-UP Emergency services, and Police Headquarters.

Exquisite architecture can be seen through the area, with new and modern hotels such as The Centrum, prominent schools like GD Goenka, Kunskapsskolan and Seth Anandram Jaipuria School are situated here. Apart from this, Sushant Golf City is also home to new residential projects that spell uber luxe living, with malls, theatres and cafes adding to the futuristic amenities. 

5. Mahanagar

Mahanagar is touted as Lucknow’s most sophisticated locality with some of the city’s most exclusive luxurious residential projects here. The gentry here is  just as posh. The area is distinct with regard to the amenities it holds.

Mahanagar has the advantage of being very well connected with nearby localities like Aliganj, Gomti Nagar, and Hajratganj.

Some of the most prominent educational institutions such as Mount Carmel College, City Montessori School, Isabella Thoburn College, Hoerner College, and other prestigious educational institutions are located in the district. Apart from that, the locality houses a multitude of shopping complexes and malls , including Gol Market, Umrao Mall and Kapoorthala Market, as well as  hospitals- Nelson Hospital and Mahanagar Hospital and cafes, restaurants and theatres.