# Adalaj Stepwell - **Activity Name**: Adalaj Stepwell - **Rating**: 4.5 (26.3k+ reviews) - **Location**: Adalaj Road - **City**: Adalaj - **State**: Gujarat - **Country**: India - **Duration**: 1 Hour - 2 Hours - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/adalaj/things-to-do/adalaj-stepwell-aidj0rno4 ## About this Activity Also known as Rudabai Stepwell, Adalaj Stepwell is located in the small town of Adalaj near Gandhinagar. It was built in the 15th century (1499 AD to be exact) when the purpose of building stepwells was to collect and preserve rainwater for drinking, washing, and bathing. You'll find many such stepwells in the Western region of India. A little trivia for you - in the Gujarati and Marwari languages, stepwells are called vav, while in other Hindi-speaking North Indian regions, they are called baoli or bavadi! ## Essential Information - **Location**: Adalaj Road - **Address**: Adalaj Rd, Adalaj, Gujarat 382421, India - **Coordinates**: 23.1694004, 72.5786052 - **Timings**: - Everyday: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM - **Phone Numbers**: - +91 097271 99922 - +91 079 2397 7200 ## About the place Also known as Rudabai Stepwell, Adalaj Stepwell is located in the small town of Adalaj near Gandhinagar. It was built in the 15th century (1499 AD to be exact) when the purpose of building stepwells was to collect and preserve rainwater for drinking, washing, and bathing. You'll find many such stepwells in the Western region of India. A little trivia for you - in the Gujarati and Marwari languages, stepwells are called vav, while in other Hindi-speaking North Indian regions, they are called baoli or bavadi! ## Highlights Explore the five-story deep stepwell and marvel at the intricate stone carvings on the walls and pillars.Admire the stunning "Tree of Life" motif carved into a single stone slab.Discover the clever design features that bring natural light and ventilation.Witness the harmonious blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.Learn about the tragic love story and legend behind the construction of the stepwell. ## Additional Information The best time to visit is during the cooler months from September to March, to avoid the intense heat.Adalaj Stepwell, or Rudabai Stepwell, is a dazzling testament to 15th-century Indo-Islamic architecture. Built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai as a memorial to her war-fallen husband, Rana Veer Singh, the stepwell embodies the advanced engineering and architectural prowess of its era.Drinking water facilitiesRestroomsShaded seating areasCamera (without flash) to capture the intricate carvings and architectureWater bottleComfortable walking shoes🚎Adalaj ## Gallery - **Alt text**: Adalaj Stepwell - Banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/15/b6133e9b2e4b498dfde710b979b497/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Adalaj Stepwell - Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/df/0be7e8f40541fa94de1e021ffaeed5/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Adalaj Stepwell - Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/55/d73e73d35d4bc582527c6c25106427/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Adalaj Stepwell - Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/cb/15f81956144347960114c030a617d6/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Adalaj Stepwell - Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/18/30faea124c4f15916e7af1cbc52102/image.jpg ## Activity Tags - **Tags**: Historical, Outdoor, Top Attractions, Cultural, Landmarks ## You May Like - **Name**: Pickleball Legends - **Rating**: 5 (20 reviews) - **Location**: 5H77+VXW, canal, Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Hwy, near adalaj, Adalaj, Gujarat 382421, India, Adalaj, India - **Price**: INR 900 - **URL**: https://allevents.in/adalaj/things-to-do/pickleball-legends-aidjtryvf - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7e/d3d51734414163860fc635489fd87c/zdfsd.png ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "Adalaj Stepwell", "description": "Also known as Rudabai Stepwell, Adalaj Stepwell is located in the small town of Adalaj near Gandhinagar. 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