Adalaj Vav

Adalaj Vav is one of the popular excursion spots in Ahmedabad. This popular tourist attraction is located at a distance of 19 kilometers from the north of Ahmedabad. Adalaj Vav is a step well which was constructed by Queen Rudabai. This architectural wonder is one of the best monuments of Gujarat.

Adalaj Vav is a seven-storied structure in the shape of a well. It has chambers one after the other. The Vav or the step-well in Adalaj gets its name from the lady patron, Ruda, who was the wife of the Vaghela chief, Virsinh. Adalaj Vav has an inscription written in Sanskrit, which tells the entire history to its visitors with exact dates. Steps well were generally used by the travelers and caravans as stopover along their trade routes. The step wells provided water and also the cools interiors of the step wells provided relief to its visitors from the scorching rays of the sun during summer season.

The Vav is positioned in the north-south direction. The length of the step well is 75.3 meters. It is the only best architectural wonder of its kind which has three entrance stairs which leads the visitors to the stepped corridor. The platform of the Adalaj Vav rests on 16 pillars. The corners of the platforms comprises of four shrines, with doors, windows and balconies. The corridor is also completely bounded by a one-meter high parapet wall. The walls of the Vav or the step well are absolute showcases of sculptures from ancient past.

The Adalaj Vav has been preserved and conserved by the archaeological department of India. They have tried to promote this venue as a major tourist spot of Gujarat. Large number of tourists pays a visit to Adalaj Vav every year.

Adalaj Vav is one of the finest monuments of Gujarat. Come and enjoy the amazing carvings, construction and the architecture of Adalaj Vav.