Agrasen ki baoli is the most beautiful place in new delhi with historical significance. It is similar to the rani ki vav situated in gujrat . Agrasen ki baoli was built by King Agrasen but there is no historical proof . According to scholar it was built in the reign of mahabharata . Agrasen ki baoli (stepwell) is constructed in Persian style .
Monument is protected by archaeological survey of india . The size of the well is 60 meter long and 15 meter wide . Baoli was built in around 3000bc and this baoli consist 108 steps and has three levels. The whole place is made of rock and this site shows the architecture level of ancient time .
There are many stories related to this stepwell , some people say it is haunted place and also so many tourist attempted suicide . Last suicide attempt made in 2007 and also it is said that the black water of the well is very hypnotic , which attracts people towards it by unknown force .
After dusk this place shows paranormal activities claimed by tourist and this is why many people visits here to take a view of the stepwell. Every year million of tourist visit here. .
This place has attracted many bollywood director and many film shoot were organized here like pk starred by aamir khan , sultan starred by salman khan , mom starred by Sridevi and episode of amazing race of Australia 2 . Also formula one photo shoot was held here . This are the reason that this place is very famous and main attraction point for tourists in new delhi . And also this place is near to the cannaught place .
How to reach by air
Nearest airport is Indira Gandhi international airport about 15 km from the Agrasen ki baoli.
How to reach by train
You can book a ticket for new delhi station and take taxi from the station if you are newcomer.
Nearest metro station
Rajiv chowk metro station (1.3 km) blue line
Barakhamba metro station ( 1.8) blue line
Janpath metro station
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