Agrasen ki Baoli
अग्रसेन की बावली
An ancient stepwell hidden among high-rise buildings. Some 60 metres long, its 108 steps descend level by level, making it one of Delhi's most photogenic monuments.
Agrasen ki Baoli is tucked away in a lane near Connaught Place. The surviving structure dates largely from the Tughlaq period of the 14th century. Three tiers of arches flank a long stone staircase that runs down to the bottom, where the water has mostly dried up. Its symmetrical perspective makes it ideal for photos, and it has appeared in several Bollywood films, which is why young people often visit to take pictures. Entry is free, and half an hour is usually enough. It is about a 10-minute walk from Barakhamba Road metro station on the Blue Line, and it pairs well with Jantar Mantar and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Connaught Place
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- India Gate
- National Museum, New Delhi
- Kartavya Path
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- Sacred Heart Cathedral