Rani ki Vav, Patan

Patan, Gujarat

PAID Entry 4.9/5 Heritage

About This Location

Rani ki Vav (Queen's Stepwell) in Patan is UNESCO's finest example of a stepwell — built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati in memory of her husband King Bhimdev I. It has over 500 principal sculptures and 1,000 minor sculptures arranged in seven levels of stairs descending to the water. The extraordinary carved panels depict Vishnu's ten avatars, apsaras, and serpent kings in remarkable detail. It now appears on India's ₹100 note.

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Photography Highlights

  • UNESCO stepwell carvings
  • Seven-storey descent photography
  • Vishnu avatar sculpture panels
  • Early morning empty light
  • ₹100 note photograph recreation

Pro Photography Tips

  • Arrive at 7:30 AM (opening time) for crowd-free access
  • Recreate the ₹100 note angle for fun couple shot
  • The deeper levels are cooler and have better carved textures

How to Reach

125 km from Ahmedabad by road. Patan has its own railway station.

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Quick Facts

Entry Fee

₹40 Indians

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Location

Patan, Gujarat

Category

Heritage

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