Explore the ancient water management system at Chand Baoli Step Well in Abhaneri Village. Visit the Harshat Mata temple and witness India’s impressive rain capturing instrument.
Explore the ancient water management system at Chand Baoli Step Well in Abhaneri Village. Visit the Harshat Mata temple and witness India’s impressive rain capturing instrument.
- Harshat Mata Temple - In the morning, you will be met by a professional English speaking guide at your hotel in Jaipur and driven to the village of Abhaneri. The present name of the village, ‘Abhaneri’, is believed to be a mispronunciation of ‘Abha Nagri’ or the “City of Brightness”. Visit the remains of the ancient Harshat Mata temple, such as…
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Harshat Mata Temple - In the morning, you will be met by a professional English speaking guide at your hotel in Jaipur and driven to the village of Abhaneri. The present name of the village, ‘Abhaneri’, is believed to be a mispronunciation of ‘Abha Nagri’ or the “City of Brightness”. Visit the remains of the ancient Harshat Mata temple, such as the front chamber, the terrace, and the sanctuary walls. The temple dates back to the 10th century and even though it lies in ruins today, its beautiful craftsmanship is still visible. See images of Hindu deities such as Vishnu and scenes of music, sport, and dance.
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Chand Baori (Step well) - You will also visit the 11th-century Chand Baoli step well, a unique idea conceived by the villagers as a way to capture the rain. Therefore, the step well serves as an impressive water reservoir. Located in the front of the Harshat Mata temple, this colossal step well has a depth of 65 feet with 13 levels. Chand Baori is one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It is an architectural wonder with several verandas, beautifully carved panels, and stone-carved pillars that were used as pulleys for drawing water. After the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Jaipur.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- English-speaking local guide services
- Air-conditioned minivan transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- English-speaking local guide services
- Air-conditioned minivan transportation
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Abhaneri is a small village in the Dausa district in northern Rajasthan. Located about 60 miles from Jaipur. Once in the village, we will visit the 10th century Harshat Mata temple. We will also admire one of India’s most impressive instruments to capture rain, the 11th century Step Well Chand Baoli. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments /…
Abhaneri is a small village in the Dausa district in northern Rajasthan. Located about 60 miles from Jaipur. Once in the village, we will visit the 10th century Harshat Mata temple. We will also admire one of India’s most impressive instruments to capture rain, the 11th century Step Well Chand Baoli. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour. Highlights • Abhaneri Village • Harshat Mata Temple • Chand Baoli Stepwell
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
