SATKHANDA 📌 LUCKNOW

The Satkhanda watchtower, or "the tower of seven storeys", is located outside the Chhota Imambara. Satkhanda was built between 1837 and 1842 during the rule of Mohammad Ali Shah and the construction was interrupted when he passed away – thus, in spite of its name, the tower only has four storeys. Ali Shah wanted to make it similar to Qutub Minar of Delhi and the leaning tower of Pisa in Italy. Its main purpose is lunar observation.In evening it looks more beautiful. . . Opening and closing:- The sight is open for 24 hrs. Entrance charge:- No entry Fee (because the monument is in a open area from all side) . . ✈️NEAREST AIRPORT:- Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport 🚇NEAREST METRO STATION :- K D Babu metro Station 🚂NEAREST RAILWAY STATION :- City railway station #lensreport #pinldegems #pindleindia #guidebook #lucknow