{"id":2785,"date":"2022-08-24T07:03:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T07:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoteldekho.com\/blog\/?p=2785"},"modified":"2022-08-24T07:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T07:03:20","slug":"stepwells-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoteldekho.com\/blog\/stepwells-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Most Popular Stepwells in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

The famous stepwells in India are an essential part of the country\u2019s architecture and history. Mostly stepwells are found in the hot, dry states of North India, particularly in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat. The term \u2018Baori\u2019 is used for the stepwells in India, as the name suggests, these are the wells with stairs descending into them. Stepwells can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization. Stepwells were built to make the water collection more comfortable and served as a source of worship too.<\/p>\n

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The stepwells are known as \u2018Vav\u2019 in Gujarat and \u2018Baori\u2019 in Rajasthan and are popular for their stunning architecture and brilliance. Every baori is different from one another in shapes like round, rectangular, square, and L-shaped, and on some entrances depending on their environment. Check this list of the 12 most popular stepwells in India<\/strong> and get stuck in awe.<\/p>\n

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