Chand Baori

Near Harshat Mata Temple, Abhaneri, Dausa, Bandikui, Rajasthan 303313
93 Kms. from Jaipur

Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Chand Baori is a deep four-sided well with a large temple on the back face of the building. The basic architectural aspects of a monumental well consist of a long corridor of steps leading to five or six story below the ground level which can be seen at the site.

Chand Baori consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.

The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible. Ancient Indian scriptures made references to construction of wells, canals, tanks and dams and their efficient operation and maintenance. This site combined many of these operations to allow for easy access to local water.

At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6°C cooler than at the surface, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat. One side of the well has a haveli pavilion and resting room for the royals.
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Visiting hours : 08.00am to 0.600 pm
Entry fee : Rs.15/- for Indians and Rs. 200/- for Foreign tourists