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Why to visit Agrasen ki Baoli
It is one of Delhi's oldest structures and the best-preserved stepwell, making it a popular destination for tourists and photographers travelling to the city. Its stone arches, silent walls, and desolate steps tell the story of its former grandeur and magnificence.
The construction dates are unknown, however they are most likely in the middle of the fourteenth century. A newfound sense of cultural and architectural pride as well as the realisation that the traditional method of storing water still makes a lot of sense have given these wells a new appreciation.
Architecture of Agrasen Ki Baoli:
- The sixty-meter-long and fifteen-meter-wide Agrasen ki Baoli is an exceptional example of elaborate building.
- The main building is constructed using leftover masonry, naturally occurring rocks, and a variety of stones.
- The stepwell's rectangular shape sets it apart from other stepwells in the urban core, which were made to resemble circular water reservoirs.
Lesser Known Facts about Agrasen Ki Baoli:
- Only about 10 of Delhi's former more than 100 stepwells are still standing now. One of them is called Agrasen ki Baoli.
- A few scenes from popular Bollywood films like PK with Aamir Khan, Sultan with Salman Khan, and Mom with Sridevi were filmed in the baoli.
- At this site, a photo shoot with Formula One models took place in 2012.
- Agrasen ki Baoli is similar to Gujarati and Rajasthani stepwells in both structure and aesthetic.
Entrance Fee and Timings at Agrasen Ki Baoli:
- The entire year, Agrasen Ki Baoli is accessible to tourists. There are no restrictions on entering this magnificent, historic building. At nine in the morning, the baoli's gate opens, and it closes promptly at six in the evening.
- You don't even need to pay an entrance fee to go around this amazing historical location.
Visiting Duration at Agrasen Ki Baoli:
It will take a full day to explore Agrasen Ki Baoli, which is not a very large area of land. It is preferable to go to the step-well in the afternoon and hang out there for a couple of hours.
