Is Abhaneri haunted?

While there is no dearth of supposedly haunted places in Rajasthan , the remote village of Abhaneri shelters a wonder that is mostly off the tourist radar.

What is Chand baori famous for?

Chand Baori (stepwell) in the Abhaneri village is one of the oldest and most popular attractions in Rajasthan. It was built by King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty in 9th century AD. One of the largest stepwells in the world, Chand Baori was built to conserve water and provide a respite from the intense heat.

How deep is the water in Chand baori?

About 64 feet deep
About 64 feet deep, it is India’s largest and deepest stepwells with 13 floors and was built in the 9th century for water harvesting. It was so named as it was built by King Chand Raja from the Gujara Pratihara clan, who claim to be the descendant of Lord Ram’s younger brother Laxman.

How do I get to Chand?

Access to Chand Baori Abhaneri can be best reached from Jaipur. There are no direct bus lines, thus you have two options to reach Abhaneri by public transportation. The first one is to go to Sikandra (around 20 rupees) and from there take a jeep or taxi to Abhaneri (around 250 ruppes for return travel).

How old is baori?

Chand Baori is the oldest surviving step well in Rajasthan and probably India. It was built by the King named Chanda or Chandra of the Nikhumbha dynasty. The time of the stepwell is 8-9th CE making it 1200-1300 years old.

Who made Chand baori?

King Chanda
Chand Baori (a stepwell) located in the Abhaneri village, around 90 km from Jaipur, is one of the oldest and most photographed ancient monuments in Rajasthan. Built by King Chanda of the Nikumbha dynasty in 9th century AD, it is one of the largest stepwells in the world.

Who built Chand baori in Rajasthan?

Built by King Chanda of the Chauhan Dynasty between AD 800 and AD 900. It was dedicated to Harshat Mata, the Goddess of joy and happiness. The structure of well was designed in a way to conserve as much water as possible. The bottom of the well remains 5-6 degrees cooler than the surface.

Who built Chand baori?

How many baori are there in Rajasthan?

Toor Ji Ki Baori, Jodhpur. Birkha Bawari, Jodhpur. Shahi Baoli, Lucknow. Raniji ki Baori in Bundi, Rajasthan; Bundi has over 60 baolis in and around the town.

Which city in Rajasthan is called Blue City?

Jodhpur
Jodhpur was historically the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, which is now part of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the “Blue City” among people of Rajasthan and all over India.

Where is Chand Bawdi in Rajasthan?

Abhaneri
Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Which city is called as White city?

Udaipur
Udaipur is called The White City of India, because of the large number of Rajput – style palaces, and the main City Palace built in the middle of the city. Back then, the Rajput kings built palaces made of marble.

How to reach Chand Baori from Jaipur?

A convenient detour off the much-feted Golden Triangle route-Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, Chand Baori is a less sought after destination that is worth the effort to visit it. Abhaneri can be best reached from Jaipur. There are no direct bus lines, thus you have two options to reach Abhaneri by public transportation.

How to reach Chand Baori stepwell Abhaneri in Rajasthan?

Regular bus service is available for all the nearby cities like Agra, Jaipur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, and Ajmer from Dausa. The ideal time to visit Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri or any place in Rajasthan for that matter is in autumn and winter (October to February) when the desert sun is not as harsh as in summer.

How to reach Chand Baori in Bandikui?

Once you reach Bandikui there are several ways to go to Chand Baori. You can take a personal auto that will charge you 300 INR for a return trip. If you decide to go by public transport, your itinerary will be Bandikui – Gooler – Chand Baori. There are two ways you can go about it.

What is the history of the Chand Baori temple?

Chand Baori also got short features in a few movies, the most famous one being The Dark Knight Rises by Christopher Nolan. It is a very old temple with stone carvings in the same complex with the step well. This temple was built between 7 th and 8 th centuries. According to the locals, this temple has a connection to the name of the village.