Adalaj Step Well

4.41294 Votes Currently Open
  • Address: SH 41, Adalaj, District- Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad- 382421, Gujarat, India
    Map
  • Timings: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm Details
  • Time Required: 00:30 Mins
  • Tags: Water Body, Historical Site, Family And Kids, Architecture
Tickets From $

The Adalaj step well also called ‘vav’ in Gujarati is a unique Hindu water tank that is built in the small village of Adalaj in Ahmedabad. It was a very important place in the early times as this was the main source of water for daily use to the people of the region. It was completed as a dedication to Queen Roopba, wife of Veer Singh, the Waghela Chief.

The legend says that during the 15th century Veer Singh of the Vaghela Dynasty ruled this region which was then called DandaiDesh. It was attacked by a Muslim ruler of a neighboring kingdom known as Muhammad Begda. In the war the Hindu king was killed. Begda was so attracted to the beautiful widow of Veer Singh, Queen Roopba that he proposed to marry her. The queen in spite of being in heavy grief accepted his proposal with a condition before him to complete the construction of the step well. The desperate Muhammad Begda accepted this condition and completed the construction work in a record time. After this when he reminded the queen of her promise she ended her life instead of marrying him by jumping in the same well that was built by Begda. The well thus, bears the tragedy of this queen in its walls till now.

The well is built in sandstone in Solanki Architectural style. It has 5 levels. The top is octagonal in shape based on many exquisitely carved pillars. Each level has a large area as it was also used to celebrate occasions during those times. The depth is for the purpose of water extraction. All the levels are different from each other in design. The top portion has no roof. The motifs of Hindu and Islamic designs, with the sculptures of Hindu and Jain gods on all the levels, make a lovely fusion of both the cultures. The carvings on the wall shows women performing their daily activities such as, adorning themselves, churning out buttermilk, etc and the king overlooks all these. There are also beautiful carvings of the divine pot and the magical tree mentioned in the ancient scriptures. The temperature inside the well complex is quite lower than the outer temperature.

The Adalaj Step well is one of the most popular attractions and things to do in Ahmedabad as it has a great amount of historical significance attached to it. Once a famous water tank, the Adalaj Step Well is a popular place for tourists to visit, during their Ahmedabad trip. Due to the huge number of tourists that visit this well, it is necessary to book the Adalaj Step Well tour tickets, well in advance. While the tickets for Adalaj Step Well are free of charge, still you can get the Adalaj Step Well tour tickets. Still have questions? Don’t worry and go through our tickets section and get the detailed Adalaj Step Well Tour tickets.

Adalaj Step Well Travel Tips

  • Bring a guide book, as you want to understand all the historical attributes of this cultural site.
  • The garden outside serves as a good place to relax and picnic.

How to Reach Adalaj Step Well

  • The nearest airport is the SardarVallabbhai Patel airport.
  • The nearest railway station is the Kalupur Railway Station.

  • Crazy Bite
  • Morli Terrace Garden
  • Purohit Hotel
  • The Water Side
  • Subway Restaurant
  • Classic Corner Restaurant
  • Shiv Shakti Dhaba
  • Kake Da Dhaba
  • Eat Entry
  • Red Pepper Restaurant
  • Salt N Pepper Restaurant
  • Danny’s Coffee Bar
  • Gorbandh Restaurant
  • Bandhan Restaurant

Love this? Explore the entire list of places to visit in Ahmedabad before you plan your trip.

Fancy a good night's sleep after a tiring day? Check out where to stay in Ahmedabad and book an accommodation of your choice.

  • Adalaj Step Well Address: SH 41, Adalaj, District- Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad- 382421, Gujarat, India
  • Adalaj Step Well Timing: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Best time to visit Adalaj Step Well(preferred time): 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Adalaj Step Well: 00:30 Mins
  • Try the best online travel planner to plan your travel itinerary!
Are you associated with this business? Get in Touch
  • 48.09% of people who visit Ahmedabad include Adalaj Step Well in their plan

  • 61.38% of people start their Adalaj Step Well visit around 08 AM - 09 AM

  • People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Adalaj Step Well

Monday, Tuesday and Saturday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Adalaj Step Well

People normally club together Science City and Akshardham Temple while planning their visit to Adalaj Step Well.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

Adalaj Step Well Reviews & Ratings

Adalaj step well
  • Now it's open or not?

    Answer Report Abuse