Raniji ki Baori

Overview

Raniji ki Baori is a stepwell in Bundi, Rajasthan, built in 1699 by Queen Nathavati, a wife of the Bundi ruler Rao Raja Anirudh Singh. It is one of the finest stepwells in the region, roughly 46 metres long, with an arched gateway and richly carved pillars.

Stepwells like this stored water for the dry months and gave people a cool place to gather. Elephants and other figures are carved on the walls and the gateway, and the well plunges several levels below ground.

What to look for

• The arched entrance and the carved elephants
• The pillars and carved niches along the descent
• The geometry of the steps

Visiting tips

• It is a short stop; allow 30 to 45 minutes.
• Go in the morning, when the light reaches the lower levels.
• Combine it with Taragarh Fort and the old town of Bundi.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Raniji ki Baori, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Nearby

Keoladeo Taragarh Fort Fort Tiger