Private Tour: Full-Day Stepwells Tour from Ahmedabad
What You Will Do
What's Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ahmedabad city
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Adalaj Step-well
Set in the quiet village of Adalaj, 19 km from Ahmedabad, this step well or ‘vav’ has served as a resting place for many pilgrims and caravans along their trade routes. Built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai, wife of the Vaghela chief, Veersinh, this five-storey stepwell was not just a cultural and utilitarian space, but also a spiritual refuge. It is believed that villagers would come everyday in the morning to fill water, offer prayers to the deities carved into the walls and interact with each other in the cool shade of the vav. The stepwell has three entrance stairs and is a spectacular example of Indo-Islamic architecture and design with intricate Islamic floral patterns and Hindu and Jain symbolism.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Group discount is available for group size of 2+ and 4+
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Vehicle used for transportation will be air-conditioned
Guide Options
- Guide - English