Ugrasen ki baoli

Description

Agrasen ki Baoli is also known Ugrasenki Baoli. It is Located on Hailey Road near Connaught place, at walking distance from Jantar Mantar. The architecture of Agrasen Ki Baoli resembles late Lodi (1451-1526 AD) or Tughlaq (1321-1414 AD) architectural style. Anyhow, according to many legend Agrasen or Emperor Agrasen build Agrasen Ki Baoli (which means the Stepwell of Agrasen). Maharaja Agrasen is studied to be a contemporary of the Hindu god, Lord Krishna. This stepwell is a 60 meter long, 15-meter wide ancient step well consisting of 109 steps.

History

Few more century before the Baoli was filled with water, but now it is completely dry out like a Drought The Baoli was constructed for storing water. In ancient time our ancestors also know we are going to suffer from the problem of water. Thua Baoli inspires us to store water anyhow we can.

Full Address

Ugrasen ki baoli, Hailey Road, Near Diwanchand Imaging Centre, K G Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Type of Place

Historical
Monuments
Picnic Spot
Romantic

Prefered For

Couples
Family
Friends
Kids

Transportation

IGI Airport
Rajiv Chowk Metro Station
New Delhi Railway Station

Important Information

Timing: 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Entry Fee: Free No charge for Photography

Attraction

You are going to be surprised at the First look of the Baoli because of the unique structure of Agrasen ki Baoli which is entirely different from the traditional round shape.

Things to Buy

For shopping, there is very close Palika Bazar and Janpath where you can buy designer clothes, gadgets, and electronic materials. Also, all ladies make up accessories like bangles, Bindi, Bracelets, lockets.

Things to Eat

Street food like Pani Pudi, Chaat, Burger, Pizza, etc.

Things to enjoy

It is an excellent site (heritage) for photography. We enjoy here photography at its different section.