Aminabad is situated in Lucknow

Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....

, Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...

, a quaint bazaar like Delhi's Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk , originally meaning moonlit square or market, is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, now in central north Delhi, India...

, it is situated in the heart of the city. It is a large shopping centre that caters to a wide variety of consumers. The main item which sold here is chikan

Chikan

Chikan may refer to:* Chikan , a style of embroidery, common in India* Chikan, a Japanese word for public molestation or the person who commits such an act. Frequently used to refer to groping, often on crowded Japanese trains....

embroidered garments.

Aminabad - A Myriad Market

The Aminabad Market of Lucknow is a very famous market. It has existed from the times of the Nawabs of Awadh. Aminabad is very large and congested market made up of narrow lanes and bylanes. Traffic movement is next to impossible in the market's interiors. But this is the real beauty of the market. Small and medium sized shops, sell items of daily usage, ladies fashion items, ornaments, jewellary, fashion garments, fancy dresses, chikan kurta, chikan sarees and ladies wear, chikan mens wear, footwear and other fancy items.

There are the famous eateries of Lucknow in the market. The famous Non-vegetarian delight's stall, sweet shops, baker's shops and Paan shops draw people to the market. Lately the government and administration have been trying to improve the conditions in Aminabad. The market is now open till late. Its a pleasure shopping in Aminabad during night. The colorful lightings, decorated shops and traditionally dressed people in the market, combined with the Lucknow politesse makes shopping in Aminabad a unique experience.

Major Buys

One may not find the big names and brands in the market, but the local made products are more of style and looks. A big charm of the market is the cheap and durable garments. The market gets bustled by people during festive season, when shopping becomes a necessity in Indian families. Major buys from the area are Chikan garments, bangles,ornaments, local silver jewellary, fancy footwear, daily usage items, delicacies of Lucknow, sweets and Paan.

Reaching There

Aminabad can be explored on foot. One can reach near the market by Taxis or Auto-rickshaws or Hand-rickshaws. For shopping, one has travel on foot as it is not possible to take any transport means in the market.