Day Excursion To Stepwells From Ahmedabad
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
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
Inclusions
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
- 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 (Queen’s Stepwell). The drive to Patan takes about two and a half hours. Stepwells, 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. Designed 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. Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s 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.
How it compares in Ahmedabad
- Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 36 day trips we list in Ahmedabad.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, on the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, is a historic merchant and textile city of carved wooden houses, mosques and Gandhi's ashram.
Ahmedabad was founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmad Shah on the banks of the Sabarmati, and its walled old city is listed by UNESCO. Its pols, tight clusters of homes around shared courtyards, have carved wooden fronts. The Jama Masjid, the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque with its lattice window carved as a tree, and the Teen Darwaza gateway show the Indo-Islamic style of the sultanate.
Top-ranked sights in Ahmedabad: Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj ni Vav), Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.
