Champa Baoli
चंपा बावड़ी
A stepwell in the Royal Enclave with underground cool chambers and a Turkish bath. It served as the summer retreat of the sultan's court.
Champa Baoli lies west of the Hindola Mahal in the Royal Enclave. Legend says the well water once carried the scent of champa flowers, which gave the stepwell its name. Around it are several levels of underground vaulted chambers, where the cool water created a natural 'air-conditioned room' for summer. Next to it is a Turkish bath (hammam) with star-shaped skylights. It is included on the same ticket as Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) and is often a stop on a Royal Enclave tour. The underground passages are dimly lit, so watch your step.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Hindola Mahal
- Jahaz Mahal
- Taveli Mahal
- Delhi Darwaza
- Lohani Caves & Sunset Point
- Hoshang Shah's Tomb
- Jami Masjid, Mandu
- Ashrafi Mahal