An intricately carved five-storey stepwell near Ahmedabad, its symmetrical stone columns creating striking light-and-shadow frames.
Built in 1499, Adalaj ni Vav descends five storeys underground through richly carved sandstone pillars and platforms. The repeating geometric columns and shafts of light filtering down make it one of Gujarat's most photographed pieces of stepwell architecture.
Nearest landmark
Adalaj Trimandir — 1.5 km
Nearest airport
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) — 18.0 km
Parking
Free parking near the stepwell entrance
Full address
Adalaj Stepwell, Adalaj, Gandhinagar District, Gujarat 382421
Entry timings
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Open days
Monday - Sunday
Closed on
None
Drone policy
Drone flying requires prior ASI/state archaeology department permission as this is a protected monument.
Permission requirements
Permission is required for shoots at this location. See the process below.
Permission process
Commercial and pre-wedding shoots need written permission from the Gujarat State Archaeology Department, arranged in advance.
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