Rani ki vav

The Rani-ki-Vav structure extends 65 meters in length and 28 meters in depth, featuring seven distinct levels connected by stepped corridors leading to water.

Queen Udayamati commissioned this stepwell in 1063 as a memorial to her husband King Bhimdev I, and construction required twenty years to complete.

The monument contains more than 500 primary sculptures and 1000 smaller ones depicting Hindu deities, geometric patterns, and everyday life scenes from the period.

Visitors can reach the site through a three-and-a-half-hour bus journey from Ahmedabad, with admission tickets available through the Archaeological Survey of India.

The stepwell remained buried under silt until its rediscovery in the 1940s, preserving its intricate carvings and architectural details in excellent condition.

Location: Patan Taluka

GPS coordinates: 23.85892,72.10162

Latest update: May 31, 2025 02:00