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Stepwells are quite popular now amongst tourists and on the internet because they offer stunning pictures with amazing backgrounds. Stepwells are ancient indian technology to store water in areas where there was scarcity of water due to less rainfall or less option of natural water resources. Apart from being water storage they also worked as air conditioned in forts and palaces in Rajasthan. Locally stepwells are called the Baori or Vav in Rajasthan. Another unique feature about stepwells are at the bottom of it you will have a temperature count around 10degres less than outside which used to provide big relief to locals from the hot weather of Rajasthan. We are here with the list of popular stepwells in Rajasthan. Many Centuries ago, the stepwells were constructed in the arid zones or desert of Rajasthan to provide or preserve water all year through. Other fact about stepwells are these provides perfect setups for beautiful pictures for social media.  1. Toorji ka Jhalra in Jodhpur City This iconic Baori was built in 1740 , Toorji Ka Jhalra showcases intricate designs that mirror the lifestyle of the generations gone by. This stepwell in Jodhpur is a must-visit attraction while you tour the city of Jodhpur. Constructed with the beautiful red sandstones, the stepwell is around 250-year old structure. Toorji ka Jhalra is 200-feet deep down, It was once decorated with elaborate carvings of lions, elephants, and waterspouts. This stepwell is visited by local people for games in summer in order to get some relief from the hot summer weather of Jodhpur. NOTE:- Top Places to Visit in Rajasthan  2. Chand Baori in Abhaneri Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri is the most popular stepwell of India and it is one of the most visited stepwell in Rajasthan. This steepwell name is dedicated after King Raja Chanda. Chand Baori is built in several duration or parts, the oldest one part of Chand Baori is almost from 8th century onwards, Upper portion of Palace was later constructed by Chauhan dynasty ruler, the Later uppermost arcade was constructed somewhere around 18th Century during Mughal time. It is regarded as one of the largest stepwells in the world and as well as one of the most beautiful ones. This baori in Abhaneri has a precise or proper geometrical pattern, hard to find now. It is 64 feets deep and with 13th floors Chand Baori in Abhaneri is India's deepest and largest stepwell. Tour of Chand Baori in Abhaneri is perfectly suited in Indian golden triangle tour, you can go for Chand Baori tour when going agra to Jaipur or vice versa. NOTE:- Famous Temples of Rajasthan  3. Panna Meena ka Kund in Amer fort, Jaipur
This stepwell is most easily accessible because it is situated within the premises of the huge Amber fort in Jaipur and most of the people touring Jaipur visit Amber fort. The Panna Meena Ka Kund Once worked as a social meeting spot as well. Panna Meena ka Kund is rustic and old stepwell which makes it an interesting tourist spot in Jaipur where people come to admire the stunning architecture. Panna Meena ka Kund is eight storey boari with the symmetrical stairs which are enough to attract you with the way they are styled in the stepwell. While going on the zigzag stairs which are in geometrical patterns , you can catch a view of the magnificent Amber Fort and Palace along with a stunning view of the mountains. During summer and monsoon time you will see that locals diving right into the kund to get some relief from hot weather and it makes for a joyous sight. NOTE:- Famous Stepwells in Rajasthan
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Iconic Kaziranga National Parks is renowned in world for being sanctuary to one-horned rhinoceroses, almost two-thirds population of one-horned rhinoceroses live in Kaziranga. Kaziranga National park is popular UNESCO world heritage site in India and one of this kind heritage site.  This park not only home Rhinos but to several mammals which includes bears, tigers, elephants, and panthers, along we with other thousands of species of birds. Spread over almost 430sq kms, this sanctuary has swamps and tall elephant grass.  This park is situated on the coast of the Brahmaputra river in Assam. Kaziranga is blessed with Eastern Himalayas this part of India has unmatched biodiversity. You can see n no of Species which are easily visible. All weather connectivity to Kaziranga national park makes it a famous tourist attraction in India among all type of travellers. Best way to explore Kaziranga is through safaris in Kaziranga which offers two type of safaris Jeep Safari in Kaziranga and Elephant safari in Kaziranga. These safaris in Kaziranga are available for twice in a day morning and evening you need to do advance online safari booking for Kaziranag national park. Elephant safari is good for exploring area coming under elephants grass and Jeep safari in Kaziranga national park is best for covering maximum area.  Kaziranga is part of famous North East India Golden Triangle tour which includes Guwahati - Kaziranga- Shillong tour all these places are situated at 3-4 hrs drive only. This Guwahati - Shillong- Kaziranga tour package is most sellable tour package for North East India which is truly blesses with mother nature.  Ghum India Ghum being a leading Travel Company in Delhi as well as a travel agent in Delhi, We are taking all necessary steps for safe vacations. By providing all covid19 safety gear on arrival at the starting destination. We personally check all hotels how they are following Covid19 safety measures, such as room sanitisation, social distancing, uses of protective gears, temperature check and other measures as well as a travel agent in Delhi, We are taking all necessary steps for safe vacations. By providing all covid19 safety gear on arrival at the starting destination.
 New Delhi is not only the capital of India but also a historical city but home to several amazing UNESCO world heritage sites in Delhi. Delhi has its own very rich history and it being the capital City under several rulers especially during Mughal's era. Delhi is so strategically located that it offers many wonderful day trips from Delhi. Grab a Cab which is a car rental company in Delhi and unit of Ghum India Ghum which is a leading travel agent in Delhi and Tour operator in Delhi are here with Famous day trips from Delhi or Popular same day trips from Delhi,  1) Day trip to Taj Mahal from Delhi |
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3) Day Trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi
This day trip from Delhi gives you a chance to visit two ancient sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites of India situated in Indian state of Uttarakhand. In Hinduism Haridwar and Rishikesh hold very important places, both are situated on the bank of Holy River Ganges. Rishikesh is 230kms from Delhi and Haridwar is 210kms from Delhi and travel time one way is 5hrs. Rishikesh is regarded as Yoga capital of India, you can opt for a yoga tour package in India from Ghum India Ghum. Places to visit in Rishikesh on your day trip are Iconic Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, The Beatles Ashram and many more. In return post lunch visit holy city Haridwar where Ganges exits Himalayan foothills, Places to visit in Haridwar are Bharat Mata Temple, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir (if time permits) and Har Ki Pauri Ghat you can participate in evening aarti in Haridwar too if time permits. This day takes almost 13-14hrs and Normal charges for a Same Day Haridwar and Rishikesh trip from Delhi can cost somewhere around USD 120-170 for a Sedan car which can accommodate 02 people comfortably.
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4) Day Trip of world heritage sites in Delhi
This is the best suited day trip in Delhi if you are architecture than this tour is for you. Three Important UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Delhi which are located in 3 different parts of Delhi. All these 3 sites are mostly from the Mughal times and are the most popular monuments in Delhi. Red Fort is the first UNESCO site in Delhi in our list, this massive red sandstone fortress in Delhi was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th Century on the bank of river Yammuna, it worked as a fort and palace for Mughal Emperor for the next two centuries.
Second on the list is Qutub Minar situated on the southern outskirts of Delhi. At a height of 72.5 meters Qutub Minar is regarded as the tallest minaret in the world built of bricks, Present Qutub Minar which has five storeys and it was built by three muslim rulers in different time. Qutub-ud-Din Aibak started its construction in 1192 but only completed the basement, then his successor Iltutmish later constructed three stories of the tower and the last two storeys was added by Firoz Shah Tuglak. Another interesting thing inside the campus of Qutub Minar is the famous Iron Pillar of Delhi which is dated back to the Gupta Dynasty around the 4th century AD. Best part about this tall iron pillar is it has barely rusted for 1700 years and it shows depthness of ancient Indian art. Pillar has beautiful inscriptions carved onto mostly dedicated to the power and greatness of King Chandragupta the Second.
Third on our list of UNESCO World Heritage site in Delhi is beautiful Humayun’s Tomb, In 1569-70 it was commissioned by his widow Empress Bega Begum and it was designed and planned by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas along with his son Sayyid Muhammad, who gave Indian subcontinent first garden-tomb as Humayun’s Tomb. It houses the tomb of first ruler of Mughal Empire Emperor Humayun and later his first wife Bega Begum here too. Famous Taj Mahal in Agra has a lot of resemblance to Humayun’s Tomb even though Tomb is several decades older than the Taj Mahal. This Day trip to Delhi can cost somewhere around USD 60-70 for a Sedan car which can accommodate 02 people comfortably.
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5) Full day Delhi Sightseeing by Tuk Tuk
When you are in India you should try Tuk Tuk ride because then you will explore India as a local traveler not as a tourist. India is the leading manufacturer for Tuk Tuk in the world and India is also exporting to several countries such as Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia and many more. Tuk Tuk is famous in India because it can pass easily through congested and chaotic streets of Delhi. This Delhi Day trip includes guided tours of all major sightseeing places in Delhi or places to visit in Delhi such as India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun Tomb, Old Delhi, Humayun tomb and Qutub Minar. You can go for a Full Day Delhi local by Tuk Tuk or Tuk Tuk ride in Delhi. This Delhi Tuk Tuk tour can cost somewhere around USD 70-80 for a Sedan car which can accommodate 02 people comfortably.
