GPO Lucknow

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Established in 1923, Lucknow’s GPO stands as a testament to British Raj architecture, blending Mughal influences. It’s a pivotal postal hub, facilitating communication across India. With its iconic dome and red-brick facade, it serves as a historical landmark, embodying Lucknow’s rich cultural tapestry. It also features a philatelic museum which is a must visit if you are there.

The general post office is not just a customary post office. In fact, it has witnessed the most momentous events of the country’s freedom struggle against the British. During the reign of the British, a building was constructed between the two chief monuments – Mallika Ahad’s fortress and Kothi Hayat Baksh. This building was actually utilized by the British troops for entertainment. The building was known as the “Ring Theatre” during the British rule in Lucknow. English movies and English plays were screened at this building. The building was generally recognized as the “Entertainment Centre” of the city of Lucknow
All Lucknowites would be familiar with the famous GPO ke Dahi Badey that have been a part of Lucknow since long. The General Post Office or the GPO in Lucknow is better known for the Dahi Badey Wala than for the work that is carried out there.

The building that was known as Ring Theatre during the British rule and now houses the General Post Office is a monument with a rich past. The architectural splendour of the building will leave you so amazed that you would want to explore all the other imposing historical monuments that have drawn the inquisitiveness and attention of the people from across the world towards this Nawabi city.

Historical building government of India office postal department having public services saving Bank, postage stamps, postal life insurance. Regd and speed post parcel etc,and good nature of Employees.

Very nice place...

Aadhaar card enrollment and update timing:-10am-4pm
Price:-100,50
New enrollment free.

*History of the General Post Office

The general post office is not just a customary post office. In fact, it has witnessed the most momentous events of the country’s freedom struggle against the British. During the reign of the British, a building was constructed between the two chief monuments – Mallika Ahad’s fortress and Kothi Hayat Baksh. This building was actually utilized by the British troops for entertainment. The building was known as the “Ring Theatre” during the British rule in Lucknow. English movies and English plays were screened at this building. The building was generally recognized as the “Entertainment Centre” of the city of Lucknow.

The complex was entirely meant for the entertainment of the British people. Families of the generals, colonels and soldiers used to visit the building for entertainment purposes. It is said that Indians were not allowed to enter the building during the British rule.

The building has been said to have witnessed the famous Kakori trial in 1925. Freedom fighters Ashfaquallah Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil, Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh were the main accused in the famous Kakori train robbery that was meant to collect funds to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the aim of achieving independence. Gobind Vallabh Pant, K.C. Hajela , and Chandra Bhanu Gupt are said to have fought for the accused inside the building. Four of the accused, Ashfaquallah Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil, Roshan Singh and Rajendra Nath Lahiri were given death sentence by the court.

*Picture of the General Post Office at Lucknow

During 1929-1932, the building was modified to be used as the General Post Office. Some beautiful additions were made to the building giving it an impressive Gothic look. A big hall in the middle of the building lodges the main post office. There is an impressive clock tower built on the building giving it a wonderful Victorian touch. There is the prominent PIN code board put by the postal authorities at the top front side of the building.Picture of the main hall entrance at the General Post Office, Lucknow

*General Post Office – Today

The post office is located in the heart of Hazratganj, adjacent to the Vidhan Sabha Marg. A marble plaque placed at the entrance that mentions “Post & Telegraph Offices – 1929-1932”.The building still has the old world charm and continues to impress people with its distinctive historical aura. The postal services provided to the customers are of the highest order. A striking triangle-shaped garden with blossoming flowers located in front of the building enhances the overall beauty of the general post office. The beautiful amalgamation of lime stone and red bricks in the construction work has only augmented the architectural appeal of the building. It is said that the building has been built without the support and strength of iron bars that are otherwise widely used in construction work.

Do visit one of the best testimonials of exceptional Mughal and British style architecture, the GPO of Lucknow to satisfy your travel expectations from the city of Nawabs.

Iconic Building of India Post Office and there is also a Museum inside on First floor do visit entry is free they have lot of first day cover and Tickets Collection of past.

Adhar card related issues resolve very quickly. Employee of adhar card section was very polite in nature.

The General Post Office Building has witnessed significant moments in the history of India's freedom struggle.
Originally, this building was designed to be a British theater, and no Indians were allowed inside.
In 1932 the structure became the headquarters of the General Post Office.
The GPO building features Gothic architectural elements, a large, beautiful hall in the center and a clock tower on the top of it. There is a three-cornered lawn with colorful flowerbeds in front of the building.
Currently working staff are very sufficient and polite.
In GPO Campus there is various offices like NSH and E-Commerce Center
these are new milestone for post office working culture.

Went to Philately section and bought excellent stamps to improve my collection.

GPO Lucknow is the main Lucknow branch of India Post in Lucknow. It is open 24X7. So you can book post here at any time.
The environment of this building is very pleasant as there are lots of trees where you can hear pleasant sound of birds, it was like we are in the village.

One of the best place for all your postal related work everything can be done here
Aadhar updation can also be done here

GPO , excellent all postal services available in GPO

24×7 postal Daak, speed post, registered post, parcel, couriers facilities available, India Post Payment Bank services is also provided, Its the main and Head Post office
Pin code 226001 LUCKNOW General Post Office (GPO)

Beautiful monument present in between the centre of this beautiful city which serves and fullfill the postal service for the city.

GPO (general post office) is a place for 24×7 postal service which includes normal parcel,speed post and other post services.

The beautiful white clock tower visible from the main Hazratganj Chauraha makes its more beautiful and inside the building the architect is so alluring too...
Rest as it is a government office, services are fine and average but available for 24 hours.

Building's and it's constructions are so nice and Looking so beautiful from away

A good place to get the goods exported at a reasonable price. A stamp museum is also situated inside the premises of it..

Here is park 24 hour free . And you can see the gpo clock tower

The general post office is not just a customary post office. In fact, it has witnessed the most momentous events of the country’s freedom struggle against the British. During the reign of the British, a building was constructed between the two chief monuments – Mallika Ahad’s fortress and Kothi Hayat Baksh. This building was actually utilized by the British troops for entertainment. The building was known as the “Ring Theatre” during the British rule in Lucknow. English movies and English plays were screened at this building. The building was generally recognized as the “Entertainment Centre” of the city of Lucknow.

The complex was entirely meant for the entertainment of the British people. Families of the generals, colonels and soldiers used to visit the building for entertainment purposes. It is said that Indians were not allowed to enter the building during the British rule.

The building has been said to have witnessed the famous Kakori trial in 1925. Freedom fighters Ashfaquallah Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil, Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh were the main accused in the famous Kakori train robbery that was meant to collect funds to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the aim of achieving independence. Gobind Vallabh Pant, K.C. Hajela, and Chandra Bhanu Gupt are said to have fought for the accused inside the building. Four of the accused, Ashfaquallah Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil, Roshan Singh and Rajendra Nath Lahiri were given death sentence by the court.

During 1929-1932, the building was modified to be used as the General Post Office. Some beautiful additions were made to the building giving it an impressive Gothic look. A big hall in the middle of the building lodges the main post office. There is an impressive clock tower built on the building giving it a wonderful Victorian touch. There is the prominent PIN code board put by the postal authorities at the top front side of the building.

General Post Office – Today

The post office is located in the heart of Hazratganj, adjacent to the Vidhan Sabha Marg. A marble plaque placed at the entrance that mentions “Post & Telegraph Offices – 1929-1932”.The building still has the old world charm and continues to impress people with its distinctive historical aura. The postal services provided to the customers are of the highest order. A striking triangle-shaped garden with blossoming flowers located in front of the building enhances the overall beauty of the general post office. The beautiful amalgamation of lime stone and red bricks in the construction work has only augmented the architectural appeal of the building. It is said that the building has been built without the support and strength of iron bars that are otherwise widely used in construction work.

Do visit one of the best testimonials of exceptional Mughal and British style architecture, the GPO of Lucknow to satisfy your travel expectations from the city of Nawabs.

24hrz open for speed post

nice collection of postal stamp in the museum. A post office of the time of british rulers.

The post office is easy to reach. The staff is very supportive and humble. The post office is located in the naza market, hazratganj. Now a days theres no much crowd in the post office due to fear of COVID19.