Agrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi

Jantar Mantar

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Entry Fee & Ticket

No Entry Fee. Opens at 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Agrasen Ki Baoli opening and closing timings is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM.

Open Days

The Baoli complex is open on all days of the week.

Best Time to Visit

April, May, June

Place Visit With

Friends Solo Siblings Youngsters

Place Type

Monument

Nearest Metro Stations

Barakhambha Road Metro Station

188 m away

Rajiv Chowk Metro Station

337 m away

Janpath Metro Station

641 m away

Patel Chowk Metro Station

1.1 km away

Agrasen Ki Baoli Nearby Bus Stops

Shivaji Stadium Terminal Bus Stop

0 m away

Buses from Shivaji Stadium Terminal

100 104 114+990

Super Bazar Bus Stop

0 m away

Buses from Super Bazar

100 104 139

Palika Kendra Bus Stop

0 m away

Buses from Palika Kendra

100 156 157A

Indian Oil Bhawan Bus Stop

0 m away

Buses from Indian Oil Bhawan

505 522CL

How to Reach Agrasen Ki Baoli

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Agrasen Ki Baoli.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into IGI New Delhi Airport

14.1 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Shivaji Bridge Railway Station

0 m away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT

4.4 km away

About Agrasen Ki Baoli

Agrasen ki Baoli is a historic stepwell near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, traditionally associated with Maharaja Agrasen, and later rebuilt during the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th-15th centuries CE. It served as an essential water reservoir and resting place, and reflects the social and civic life of medieval Delhi. The monument is of cultural and tourism importance due to its urban planning value and architectural depth. Although its total area is not officially documented, the stepwell is approximately 60 meters long. Its stepped corridors, arched niches, and stone masonry reflect Indo-Islamic influences blended with local traditions.

Architecture of Agrasen Ki Baoli

Agrasen Ki Baoli represents Indo-Islamic stepwell architecture characterized by symmetry, depth-oriented design, and functional aesthetics. The present structure is attributed to the Delhi Sultanate, likely constructed or restored during the Tughlaq or early Lodi period between the 14th and 15th centuries CE. Built primarily of local quartzite and lime-bound rubble, the stepwell demonstrates efficient load-bearing techniques and weathering.A straightforward layout with uniform steps provided easy access to water year-round, while arched recesses provided shade and resting areas. The minimal decoration emphasizes functionality, although the repeated arches create visual rhythm and symbolic balance. Archaeological studies reveal ancient water management and its role in urban sustainability.

Main entrance stairway
Three-level stepped corridors
Series of arched niches along both sides
Rectangular water tank at the base

Interesting facts about Agrasen Ki Baoli

It spans three visible levels, each with magnificent and identical arched niches all around.Over a hundred steps lead you to the water level, and as you descend, you'll experience the same temperature.At the northern end of this stepwell is a circular well. It's eight meters in diameter and remains dry for most of the year.When it fills with water during the monsoon season, the water level rises by about four or five feet. The well's supports are protected by iron grills to prevent anyone from accidentally or accidentally falling into the water.The structure offers natural cooling through stone piles and shaded corridors.It's also connected to a shaft by a rectangular path. As the stepwell's water level rises, the path also fills with water.

Agrasen Ki Baoli FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Agrasen Ki Baoli: No Entry Fee. Opens at 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. | No Entry Fee Agrasen Ki Baoli opening and closing timings is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Agrasen Ki Baoli during April, May, June months for best experience.