Place to visit
Adalaj Stepwell, India: what it is and when to go
Adalaj Stepwell is a stepwell in Gujarat, India (Adalaj Ni Vav) (Ahmedabad). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Stepwell in Gujarat, India · History
- Local name
- Adalaj Ni Vav
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- BOM Mumbai, 455 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 08:00-18:00
- Run by
- Archeological Survey of India
- Coordinates
- 23.16705, 72.58016
What it is and where
Adalaj Stepwell is a stepwell in Gujarat, India (Adalaj Ni Vav) (Ahmedabad). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
The stepwell was built in 1555 by queen Rudadevi, wife of vaghela chief Virasimha
It is in Ahmedabad, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.16705, 72.58016; the nearest main airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM, Mumbai), 455 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Archeological Survey of India
It is one of the History places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Adalaj Stepwell is October to March.
- JanBest time10:43
- FebBest time11:14
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:33
- MayBetter not13:07
- JunBetter not13:25
- JulBetter not13:18
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:27
- NovBest time10:52
- DecBest time10:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ambapur StepwellStepwell in Gujarat, India3.6 km
- Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil ParkDinosaur and Fossil Park in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India7.8 km
- Swaminarayan AkshardhamSpiritual and cultural Mandir dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony12 km
- Sidi Saiyyed MosqueMosque in Gujarat, India16 km
- Teen DarwazaHistorical gateway in Ahmedabad, India16 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: History
- Taj Mahal: marble mausoleum in Agra, India
- Ajanta Caves: 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE Buddhist cave monuments located in Maharashtra, India
- Agra Fort: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Red Fort: historic fortress in Delhi, India
- Nalanda mahavihara: ancient Hindu-Buddhist monastery in present-day Bihar, India
- Qutb Minar: minaret in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India
Every India place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Adalaj Stepwell?
It is a stepwell in Gujarat, India (Adalaj Ni Vav in the local language). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Adalaj Stepwell?
October to March. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35.
How do you get to Adalaj Stepwell?
The nearest main airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 455 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ambapur Stepwell, Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park, Swaminarayan Akshardham. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Ahmedabad10 places to see in and around Ahmedabad, India: Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Adalaj Stepwell, Kochrab Ashram. Best time: October to March.
- History311 places for history in India, from Taj Mahal to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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