Ambedkar Memorial Park Lucknow is a 107-acre memorial complex in Gomti Nagar, built in red sandstone and dedicated to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and other social reformers. Its stupa, statues and landscaped grounds make it a substantial outing; allow two to three hours to explore. Hotel Vijay Paradise is a three-star property in Lucknow.
- Location: Vipul Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Scale: 107 acres
- Typical hours: Open daily
What is the Ambedkar Memorial Park complex?
Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Park is a large public memorial in Gomti Nagar, dedicated to Ambedkar and several other reformers. The memorial commemorates Jyotiba Phule, Sree Narayana Guru, Kanshi Ram, Birsa Munda and Shahuji Maharaj alongside Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
Red sandstone brought from Rajasthan gives the grounds their distinctive appearance. At the entrance, a 112-foot-high stupa is surrounded by pillars, elephant structures and statues depicting Ambedkar’s life. The complex also includes the Dr.
Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sangrahalay, which houses statues of Jyotiba Phule, Sree Narayana Guru and Kanshi Ram. Incredible India describes the memorial’s features and identifies several notable places within it.
What should you notice on a first visit?
Start at the entrance stupa, then look for the memorial’s statues, gallery and named landmarks as you move around the grounds. The park contains marble statues about 18 feet tall, including figures of Gautam Buddha, Kabir Das and Sant Ravidas, as well as a gallery displaying bronze murals.
Pratibimb Sthal is flanked by 62 elephant statues and is illuminated at night. Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Drashya Sthal is identified as a place to view the park and shrines. Winter is described as the best season for walking around the grounds.
How do you get to Ambedkar Memorial Park?
The park is at Vipul Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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How much time should you allow?
Allow two to three hours for a visit, as suggested by a local visitor guide. That gives you time to walk around the broad grounds and take in the stupa, statue collections and other memorial features without trying to see everything at a rush.
Incredible India says the park is open throughout the year and describes winter as the best season for walking around the grounds. If you visit at night, Pratibimb Sthal is illuminated.
What are the opening hours and entry fees?
Visitor guides report seasonal opening hours of 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. from March 1 through October 31, and 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. from November 1 through the end of February.
Entry is reported at ₹25 per person for the outer area and ₹40 per person for access to the inner area, stupa, museum or laser show. These details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00–21:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
FAQs
Where is Ambedkar Memorial Park?
It is in Vipul Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
How long does a visit take?
A visitor guide suggests allowing two to three hours.
What does the park commemorate?
It commemorates Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and reformers including Jyotiba Phule, Sree Narayana Guru, Kanshi Ram, Birsa Munda and Shahuji Maharaj.
Is Ambedkar Memorial Park open all year?
Open daily. Incredible India describes the monument as open throughout the year. Reported hours vary by season, so verify them before setting out.