Ahmedabad, the cultural capital of Gujarat, is home to some of the most iconic monuments in India. One such monument is the Adalaj Stepwell, a stunning architectural masterpiece located just a few kilometers from the city center. The stepwell, which is also known as Adalaj Vav, is a must-visit attraction for anyone traveling to Ahmedabad or Gujarat.

Adalaj step well is a unique wate building in the village of adalaj, close to Ahmedabad town in gandhinagar district in the lndian state of Gujarat. The stepwell was built in 1499 by Muslim king Mohammed Begda for Queen Rani Roopba, wife of Veer Singh, the Vaghela chieftain. The step well or ‘Vav’, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is five stories in depth. Such step wells were once integral to the semi-arid regions of Gujarat as they provided basic water needs for drinking, washing and bathing. These wells were also venues for colorful festivals and sacred rituals.

Stepwells, also called stepped ponds, built between the 5th and 19th centuries, are common in the west of India; over 120 such wells are reported in the semi-arid region of Gujarat alone, of which the well at Adalaj is most popular. Stepwells are also found in more arid regions of the subcontinent, extending into Pakistan, to collect rain water during seasonal monsoons. While many such structures are utilitarian in construction, they sometimes include significant architectural embellishments, as in the Adalaj stepwell, which attracts a large number of tourists. In the past, these stepwells were frequented by travelers and caravans as stopovers along trade routes.

Adalaj step-well is a popular tourist attraction of the Ahmedabad city. Ahmedabad is well connected road, rail and air links with the rest of the country. It’s situated 5 kilometres from gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat.

Ahmedabad has many step-well Matarbhavani vav – Baiharir ni vav – adalaj ni vav – amrutvarshani vav – Jethabhai sheth ni vav

Food Available:

There are not a single hotel or restaurant near by adalaj ni vav. you will get snacks and cold drinks near adalaj ni vav. you can find restaurant and dhaba on national highway