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Rani Ki Vav

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Rani Ki Vav

City

Patan

State

Gujarat

Location

West India

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About:

Rani Ka Vav or 'Queen's Stepwell' a UNESCO World Heritage Site was built during the 1063 – 1068 AD on the  banks of river Saraswati by the widowed queen Udaymati in Patan a small town in Gujarat and is famous for its craftsmanship and a different form of water resource and storage system and is a unique step well. This well had various medicinal herbs around it and its water served as medicinal value for diseases like viral diseases and fever. It is also famous for its architectural beauty and various sculptures dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his various forms like Kalki, Rama, Krishna, Narsinh, Vaman, Varahi can be seen here. In addition to this, Rani Ka Vav was an important centre for socializing among the locals as well. It is so huge that a visitor appears to be a mere dot on the structure from far off. It's a good example of manmade marvels of ancient India attracting visitors from all around the world collecting applauds.

How to reach

 

Nearest Airport: Ahmedabad

Nearest Railway Station:Patan

NearestBus Station: Patan

Opening Hours

Opening Time: 06:00 AM

Closing Time : 06:00 PM

Temperature

During winter 12°C to 29°C and During summer 29°C to 40°C

Best Time to Visit

November  to February

 

 

Monument: Rani Ki Vav

Indian Fees: Rs.15/-

 SAARC: Rs. 15/-

BIMSTEC: Rs.15/-

FOREIGNER: Rs.200/-