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10.Imambara stepwell (Lucknow)
Bara Imambara is famous for the Bhul Bhulaiya (the mazes). There are several architectures surrounding Imbara which are worth your time. The Shahi Baoli is one of the ancient stepwells in Bara Imabara.
9.Peralasseri Temple Pond (Kerala)
Peralasseri Temple Pond is a unique one in Kerala. This stepwell is located in Peralasseri near Kannur. The pond is deep with many uniquely carved stairs leading to the water at the bottom. It is one of the main attractions of Peralasseri
8.Hampi Stepwell (Karnataka)
Hampi stepwell is as beautiful as other monuments in this historical site. It one of the picturesque architectures in Hampi
7.Rani Ki Vav (Gujarat)
Rani Ki Vav is an exotic stepwell located in Patan, Gujarat. It was built as a memorial to King Bhimdev I by his widow queen Udhayamati. The architecture of Rani Ki Vav has surprised many generations and now it is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites
6.Adalaj Stepwell (Gujarat)
Adalaj tank is one of the famous stepwells in Gujarat. It is a five storeyed architecture which was one among the ponds that were built during 5th - 9th centuries. Adalaj is a village which is known for this beautiful water tank
5.Surya Kund (Gujarat)
Surya Kund is a stepwell situated in the Sun Temple at Modhera in Gujarat. It is one of the ancient and large stepwells in India. Surya Kund is also called as Ramakunda which has an intricate pattern of steps. Now, Modhera Sun temple is under the ASI and prayers are not performed here
4.Rajon Ki Baoli (Delhi)
Rajon Ki Baoli is one of the three stepwells in Mehrauli. It is built in rectangular shape and is the biggest among the three stepwells. It has four floors and levels (stairs) leading to the bottom of the pool. The Anangtal Baoli and the Gandhak Ki Baoli are the other two tanks in Mehrauli.
3. Agrasen Ki Baoli (Delhi)
Agrasen Ki Baoli is one of the famous attractions in Delhi. Interestingly, it is named Agrasen ( a character from the epic Mahabharatha). Agrasen Ki Baoli is said to be renovated in 14th century by Agarwal community who are said to be the decendents of Maharaj Agrasen
2.Rani Ji Ki Baori (Rajasthan)
Rani Ji Ki Baori literally means Queen's Stepwell. It was built by Rani Nathavathi Ji in the town of Bundi in Rajasthan. On can see an intricate structures and carved pillars around this stepwell
1.Chand Baori (Rajasthan)
Chand Baori is one of the ancient stepwells in India. It was built in 800 AD opposite to Harshat Mata Temple in Abhaneri. Abhaneri is a village located around 94km from Jaipur. Chand Baori is one of the popular attractions here