We were taken here by our driver on our Taj & Tiger our of India. It was not part of our itinery but Satish thought that we would like to see it. It is a wonderful hybrid of Temple, Palace & step well. I've never seen anything quite like it & it is well worth a visit!
Chand Baori is beautiful! There isn't tons to see, but it's still worth the stop. The architecture is gorgeous & it's definitely one of a kind. Plan to use the bathroom before or after you go...and forego the porta potties. Also, avoid buying a snack, as they (not uncommonly) charge twice as much for (visable) tourists.
One of the finest step-well I have visited which is almost 1200 years old and not far from there is also a temple in ruins. Around inside the step-well is also an ancient Hindu place of worship....
We visited this ancient Baori on our way to Bharatpur. This amazing stepwell is so well preserved and shows the exceptional mathematical engineering that was undertaken hundreds of years ago. Well worth visiting if you are travelling to the bird sanctuary.
This place is relatively unknown. Situated in Duasa district district of Rajasthan, Chand Baori is a not known to many but it does has its visitors from traveler enthusiasts. I went to this place in November from Delhi by bus. To reach this place by bus from Delhi one needs to change the bus at Alwar and from Alwar take a bus to Bandikui. Or By Train there are direct trains for Bandikui from Delhi. From Bandikui railway station I went to Chand Baori by Bike with a local friend. The ride on the way to Abhaneri was amazing. I got to see the country side of Rajasthan on my way there. It was a delight to touch and feel the rural life. It took me 20 mins to reach there. No entry fee. Chand Baori was exquisite and marvelous. But unfortunately I could not go down the stairs as Gates were closed permanently since there had been accident. One should also visit the equally beautiful Harshat Mata Temple adjoining the Boari. Both these place are splendid and located in a quite and underpopulated place which is its charm. Happy Traveling :)
Heard of this beautiful step well -Chand Baori- at Abhaneri village, about 95 kms from Jaipur. After asking around we managed to reach it and it was really beautiful. A summer palace of sorts for the then kings, the well with the rooms, was built almost a 1000 years ago. It is about 19.5 yards deep and has 2000 steps (the Guide said). The mathematical precision of the structure is awe-inspiring. There were also a lot of stone statues brought from the nearby Harshat Mata temple - which is also worth a visit- and the intricate carvings of Hindu Gods and Godesses was something to behold. Definitely worth a visit.
This is a gem of a Baori in the middle of nowhere... not difficult to pack in if you are going to Jaipur or to Agra or to Alwar. One of the best stepwells I have ever seen. The nearby Harshat Mata temple is also fascinating.
I think that in all of our three week stay in india this is what I will remember the most, it is totally stunning and extraordinary. How this was built over a thousand years ago the mind boggles. One cannot really describe it or even photograph it's true magnificence you just must visit. We stayed the night at the abhaneri tented camp which was charming and confortable. It would also be a good stop off for lunch if you contact them beforehand but we really enjoyed the peace of a night in rural india. They use vegetables from their kitchen garden.
It is located in a small vilalge called Abhaneri. Visit it on the way to Delhi or Jaipur since it is 10kms inroad. But I really wanted to visit this place even if its a bit far off the main road since it looked amazing in pictures. And I was not disappointed. The symmetry is amazing, how the masons managed such feats in those olden days is mind boggling. There is an old Devi temple called Hashat Mata temple close by as wellworth visiting but the hawkers selling fares(keychains, chains, necklaces) are really disturbing!
Recently in Nov 2014 we did the golden triangle via Tempo Traveller. A find on the internet in our planning phase led us to an architectural wonder. This step well had the kids in awww, and the grand parents ( originally from India) pleasantly surprised. There is not much else to do there than to see this engineering wonder with perfect symmetry.Take it all in....