The Deepest Step Well in the World
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Chand Baori is a famous stepwell situated in the village Abhaneri near Jaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan. This step well is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. It was built in 9th century and has 3500 narrow steps and 13 stories and is 100 feet deep. It is a fine example of the architectural excellence prevalent in the past.
wow. that is awesome. wouldn’t want to drink from it though.
amazing. don’t trip and fall!
Its like an M.C. Escher game show from hell!
[...] Those are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abhaneri, India is the world’s deepest stepwell. No railings and a 100 foot plunge into water? Sign me up! [Smoont] [...]
[...] Those are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abhaneri, India is the world’s deepest stepwell. No railings and a 100 foot plunge into water? Sign me up! [Smoont] [...]
[...] Those are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abhaneri, India is the world’s deepest stepwell. No railings and a 100 foot plunge into water? Sign me up! [Smoont] [...]
This is just awesome. Specially the grass in so depth is looking cool
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The grass? Ummm, Where is the fucked grass? That´s water, man.
Drink up!
Its like an M.C. Escher game show from hell!!
Its Awesome man…Nice..Surely will visit this place…
[...] Those are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abhaneri, India is the world’s deepest stepwell. No railings and a 100 foot plunge into water? Sign me up! [Smoont] [...]
If anybody’s ever seen the movie “The Fall” this Step Well is featured in it. I thought it was a pretty good movie for its visuals.
[...] Here is a description: “Chand Baori is a famous stepwell situated in the village Abhaneri near Jaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan. This step well is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. It was built in 9th century and has 3500 narrow steps and 13 stories and is 100 feet deep. It is a fine example of the architectural excellence prevalent in the past.” [smoont.com] [...]
[...] Those are 3500 steps, spread over 13 stories, with one vertigo inducing view. At 100 feet deep, Chand Baori in Abhaneri, India is the world’s deepest stepwell. No railings and a 100 foot plunge into water? Sign me up! [Smoont] [...]
Awesome. I was there in Jan. Loved it, had the entire place to myself. The well is in the middle of fields with not much around for miles.
http://nomadhunt.blogspot.com/2009/01/jaipur_20.html
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link at google maps
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=step+well+Abhaneri+india&sll=26.956063,76.618116&sspn=0.02276,0.032916&ie=UTF8&ll=27.007238,76.606733&spn=0.002844,0.004115&t=h&z=18&iwloc=A
[...] Chand Baori is a stepwell in Abhaneri, Rajasthan India. It is speculated that the bottom is a deadly pit of acid, however scouts have yet to return with a definite answer. [Smoont] [...]
simply superb.it is excellent in that era to maintain the well. unfortunately in this most advanced era we are not keeping well(WELL). the archeology dept.of india has to take care of it
Those stairs are in-freakin-credible but that well looks like a putting green. does Tiger Woods know about this?
[...] This step well is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. It was built in the 9th century and has 3500 narrow steps and 13 stories and is 100 feet deep. № 3909 · February 18, 2010 · uncategorized · · [Print] [...]