- Built back in the 10th century, the incredible well of Chand Baori,Chand Baori is a famous step well situated in the village Abhaneri near Jaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan.
- India was a practical solution to the water problem in the area.
- The arid climate forced the locals to dig deep for a dependable water source, one that would last throughout an entire year.
- Chand Baori well is 30 meters deep, it has 13 floors and 3,500 steps.
- The Chand Baori, a vast well with flights of steps on three sides, is a 10th century monument situated in Abhaneri.
- It is a fine example of the architectural excellence prevalent in the past.
- This impressive step well is as deep as a seven storeyed building.
- The famous Harshat Mata temple situated opposite to this well shows that there must have been a religious connection with the step-well.
- The well is 35 m on each side with steps leading down from each
side and water can be drawn from any level.
Abhaneri is 4 km northwest of
Sikandra on the Jaipur-Agra highway.
Abhaneri is on the Ahmadabad-Delhi railway line, near Bandikui in Jaipur District.
The other nearest railway station Bandikui Junction is 6 km from Abhaneri.
Abhaneri is on the Ahmadabad-Delhi railway line, near Bandikui in Jaipur District.
The other nearest railway station Bandikui Junction is 6 km from Abhaneri.
(Contribution:
Ahamad Imam)
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