Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj ni Vav) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Adalaj Stepwell. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Ahmedabad Heritage Trail: A Journey Through Time

• Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Ahmedabad

• 11-Day Tour Gujarat—4500 Years of History in Gujarat India

• Day Trip to Gandhinagar (Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Ahmedabad)

• Stepwells of Gujarat: Adalaj and Rani ki Vav Private Tour

There’s no admission fee to visit the Adalaj Stepwell. However, it’s about 18 miles (30 kilometers) north of central Ahmedabad, so you’ll need to pay for your transportation out there. Local buses can be tricky, and taxis cost a lot to go this far, so taking a guided tour is convenient. Expect to pay upwards of around US$60 for a guided tour of the historical attractions in the Ahmedabad area.

Yes, the Adalaj Stepwell is definitely worth visiting. The 15th-century well is a beautiful site with very detailed carvings and a fascinating history. Due to its location quite far from central Ahmedabad, it's ideal to take a guided tour to the Adalaj Stepwell and other historical and architectural sites around the city.

Per one customer who booked the Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Ahmedabad, "The heritage walk was a unique visit through old and new Ahmedabad. Our guide Norah was friendly, informative and knowledgeable. The temples were beautiful structure(s) and we stopped for (lunch) at a unique Gujarati (thali) restaurant. I would recommend this tour to anyone who visits Ahmedabad."

Adalaj Stepwell is a historic structure that was originally used to collect and store rainwater for use during dry times of the year. The stepwell is situated on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, one of the largest cities in the state of Gujarat, about a 25-minute drive from the city center.

Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj ni Vav) was constructed at the end of the 15th century, in honor of Veer Singh, who led the Vaghela Dynasty. His widow— Rudadevi—commissioned it. According to legend, when the stepwell was completed, she threw herself into its depths, ultimately dying by suicide.

Yes, guided tours of Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj ni Vav) are available. It's a popular stop on Ahmedabad city tours and multi-day tours of Gujarat. If you're particularly into stepwells, you can also opt for a stepwell-themed tour that also visits Rani ki Vav Stepwell, a couple of hours away by car.

Yes, there are plenty of attractions worth visiting after exploring Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj ni Vav). The most popular is Matma Gandi’s ashram (the Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram), situated between the stepwell and central Ahmedad. Plus, architecture fans won't want to miss the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famous for its intricately carved jali (screen).

No, Adalaj Stepwell isn’t accessible for people in wheelchairs or suitable for most other visitors with mobility issues. It’s also unsuitable for strollers. There are a lot of uneven surfaces within the attraction and comfortable, sturdy shoes are a must for getting around comfortably and safely.

Yes, photography and videography are allowed inside Adalaj Stepwell (Adalaj ni Vav), but professional crews need to seek permission from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) before conducting commercial shoots. Keep in mind, that unlike many attractions in India, there are no additional fees for photography or videography at the stepwell.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Adalaj Stepwell. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Ahmedabad:

• Sabarmati Ashram

• Calico Museum of Textiles

• Manek Chowk

• Hutheesing Jain Temple

• Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Ahmedabad.