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Day Excursion To Stepwells From Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad from SITA World Tours
  • Duration8 hours
  • Max Travelers8 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours

Overview

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rani ki Vav (Queen’s stepwell), a beautiful stepwell dating back to the 11th century A.D. Discover the figures, columns and decorated panels that recount stories from the past as you visit the grounds with your expert guide. Next visit an equally beautiful stepwell in the village of Adalaj.

In the arid land of Gujarat, stepwells were an important source of water for drinking, washing and bathing. They were also the venues for colorful festivals and religious rituals.

Highlights:
• 500 major sculptures of Rani ki Vav
• Inverted temple design of the stepwell
• Carved columns of the stepwell at Adalaj

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What's included

  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person

  • Local English speaking guide

  • Entrance fee

  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not included

  • Food or drink, unless specified

  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  • You will be picked up from your hotel in Ahmedabad in the morning from where you will drive to the town of Patan, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Rani ki Vav (Queenu2019s Stepwell). The drive to Patan takes about two and a half hours.nnStepwells, as the name suggests, are wells with steps leading down to the water. Stepwells have been developed since the third century A.D. and were an important source of underground water on the Indian subcontinent.nnDesigned as an inverted temple, Rani ki Vav has seven levels of steps. The walls are decorated with beautiful sculptures that depict religious, mythological and secular themes. There are over 500 major sculptures and around 1 000 minor ones.

  • On the drive back to Ahmedabad, stop at the small village of Adalaj that is famous for its 15th century stepwell. The well is octagonal in shape and has an Indo-Islamic architectural design. The sculptured designs on the wall show intricate Islamic floral patterns blending with Hindu and Jain symbolism. The intricately cut stepwell has five levels and is made of sandstone with columns supporting the entire structure. The temperature inside the well is said to be five degrees lower than outside during hot summers. nnOnce your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.

  • Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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