Adalaj Stepwell
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A five-storey sandstone stepwell completed in 1498, with exquisite colonnades and carvings. It is one of Gujarat's most photogenic stepwells.
The Adalaj Stepwell was completed in 1498 by Queen Rudabai. Its five-tier octagonal structure descends underground, and its pillars, brackets and niches are carved with flowers, elephants and scenes of daily life. Below ground it is several degrees cooler than the surface, and it was once a resting place and water source for merchants and travellers. It lies about 18 km north of the city along Gandhinagar Road. A taxi takes about 40 minutes, and it is often combined with Akshardham Temple. It is open roughly 06:00–18:00. Weekends are busy, so visit early in the morning.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Dandi Kutir
- Sabarmati Ashram
- Swaminarayan Akshardham (Gandhinagar)
- Calico Museum of Textiles
- Gujarat Science City
- Hutheesing Jain Temple
- Dada Harir Stepwell
- Sabarmati Riverfront