Chand Baori (Abhaneri)
चाँद बावड़ी
A 9th-century stepwell in the village of Abhaneri, with 13 levels and about 3,500 symmetrical steps descending underground. It is one of India's most spectacular stepwells.
Chand Baori was built during the Nikumbha dynasty in the 8th and 9th centuries. It is about 20 metres deep, with 13 levels of staggered steps, roughly 3,500 in total, lining three sides, while the fourth side is a multi-level gallery of pavilions. Its strong geometric character has made it the setting for several films. Next to it, the ruins of the Harshat Mata Temple feature exquisite stone carvings. Entry for foreigners is about 300 rupees. Visitors view it from the upper gallery and cannot descend to the bottom of the well (check on site). It is about 95 km from Jaipur, near the road to Agra. It is often visited as a stop on the way from Jaipur to Agra or combined with Bhangarh Fort in a day trip.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Bhangarh Fort
- Galtaji (Monkey Temple)
- Sisodia Rani Garden
- Panna Meena ka Kund
- Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
- Amber (Amer) Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Jal Mahal