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
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Food or drink, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Food or drink, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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Rani Ki vav
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.
2 hours
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Adalaj Step-well
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.
