Helical Stepwell

* Located on the road and easily approachable.
* Unique design and concept of the well.
* ASI has maintained it and lawn/garden is also very well maintained.
* The water is stagnant and should be kept clean.

Champaner Stepwell near jami masjid

Stepwells are wells in which the water is reached by steps. They are most commonly found in western India especially Gujarat where over 120 such wells are reported. The origin of the stepwell may be traced to reservoirs of the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization such as Dholavira and Mohenjo-Daro. The stepwells were constructed in the south western region of Gujarat around 600 AD. From there they spread north to Rajasthan and subsequently to north and west India. Construction activities accelerated during the 10th to 13th century during the Chaulukya and Vaghela periods. The construction of these stepwells hit its peak during the 11th to 16th century. The Muslim rulers of the 13th to 16th century did not disrupt the culture that was practiced in these stepwells and encouraged the building of stepwells. The wells lost their significance in the 19th century due to introduction of water pumps and pipe-systems.

The stepped well may have originated to ensure water during drought periods. Stepwells are examples of the many types of storage and irrigation tanks that were developed in India, mainly to cope with seasonal fluctuations in water availability. A basic difference between stepwells on the one hand, and tanks and wells on the other, is to make it easier for people to reach the ground water and to maintain and manage the well. The water is considered sacred from the time of Vedas.

The builders dug deep trenches into the earth for dependable, year-round groundwater. They lined the walls of these trenches with blocks of stone, without mortar, and created stairs leading down to the water. Most surviving stepwells originally served a leisure purpose as well as providing water. This was because the base of the well provided relief from daytime heat, and this was increased if the well was covered. Stepwells also served as a place for social gatherings and religious ceremonies. Usually, women were more associated with these wells because they were the ones who collected the water. This led to the building of some significant ornamental and architectural features, often associated with dwellings and in urban areas. It also ensured their survival as monuments.

Stepwell of Jama Masjid is by far one of the beautiful sites of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Gujarat, India. It is located about 150 feet (46 m) east of the city walls (Jahdnpandh), near the east gate and behind the Jama Mosque. It is an ablution tank of octagonal kund appearance built in 1516 AD; it was mainly made for pilgrims who use to come to the Jama Mosque for prayers and for rainwater harvesting.

This place located near pavagadh if you're visiting pavagadh you should visit once this place.
An amazing example of old architecture.
U can fill extremely Amazing atmospher during rainy season.
As per information mention there this well was casted in 16th century.
You can fill peaceful & silent atmospher at this place.

World heritage site. Located at the outskirts of Champaner district of Gujarat, the Helical Step Well was constructed in the 16th century. It would have provided water to the locals and to casual travellers who crossed the area. The step well does not serve water any more as the ground water levels have gone down considerably below the water table. The step well is undergoing redevelopment to help maintain its credibility as a world heritage site. The maintenance and development of the area is under the Gujarat government, in association with the local municipality. A plan has been put in place by the government to ensure that this place is revived as it was in the ancient times.

The helical step well provided water and the place had a bunch of shady trees lined around the well encircling the step till the wide area of the long entrance on both sides. The well is in close vicinity of the Ek Minar Mosque and people visiting the mosque came here to quench their thirst. The Champaner Fort also gives a nice top view

Amazing place. So relaxing even if you're not interested in History or Archaeology. It's easily reached through main road.

This vav is also also part of Champaner Paavagarh Architeological Site. It's architecture is different from rest of vav. No entery ticket for vav, campus is maintained and beautiful.

Really relaxing to stay with nature and also provides solitude which is heavy required in our fast pace life.
The best place where you can feel nature wind.
Such a peaceful place to visit specially in monsoon, a must visit place if you are visiting Pavagadh.
Wonderful spot near pavagadh.
The calmness and peace of the place is just relaxing there.
Must visit.

A PART OF PAVGAD CHAMPANER WORLD HRITAGE SITE. A WELL MADE OF BRICKS CONSIDERED TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 16TH CENTURY. NO ENTRY FEE. A WELL MAINTAINED LOWN IS AVAILABLE WITH SHODOWS OF TREES. WE CAN RELAX AFTER THE FULL DAY WALKING.

हालोल पावागढ़ रोड पर एक मीनार मस्जिद से थोड़े दूर जाने पर आती है हेलीकल वाव, जो रास्ते से लगभग 50 मीटर की दूरी पर स्थित है, यह वाव गुजरात की बाकि बावो से बिल्कुल अलग है, क्योंकि यहां की सीढ़ियां दीवार से लगकर नीचे की ओर जाती है, सीडीओ की चौड़ाई 1.2 मीटर है, इसका निर्माण सोलवीं सेंचुरी के आसपास हुआ था, हेलीकल वाव के आसपास एक बड़ा बगीचा बनाया गया है,

A 16th century well, with a spiral staircase. A very nice picnic spot, the vav is surrounded with lovely garden. Entry inside the well was not allowed. No entry ticket once can just walk, which visiting Pavagadh.

If you are a historical place lover then this is good place to visit.

I recommend to visit this place at rainy season but way to reach this place is little difficult so take care if you plan to visit at rainy season.

Overall good experience

Very quiet, peaceful place. Covered in a green expanse. A little difficult to spot as it is not on the main road but a little inwards.

Nice and well maintained place perfect example of natural beauty.we can see many monkeys there and also peacocks.good place for photography

Historical place, there are trees, flowers, garden there are lots of monkeys
Stepwell was deep and there are stairs so you can go easily in this Stepwell.

Greenery place, it's totally picnic spot you can go with family

ENJOY a day

5 PM is closing time.

Helical Step Well "Vav" built in 16th Century AD!
Little known archaeological wonder near Pavagarh, Vadodara
A wonderful place to visit while in the area of Pavagarh / Champaner!
Highest water level can be seen on side wall!

Great monument situated in Pavagadh Archaeological Park was built in 15th century. Having a unique architectural classification of steps as spiral, linear and composite. This is a 15th century's monument. It is built by moulded bricks and easily accessible.

This is very diffrent stepwell from anyother stepwell in india because of its helical shape. Looks like a snake. Its also must see place.

Good place for photography only.
Garden is there ;
But it is not maintained properly.

Water is also not clean.
Mosquitoes are there.
Be safe while entering into the well.

Needs maintenance of the water and well but garden built well around the security was well informed

This 16th century well has a 1.2m-wide staircase that spirals down along the wall of the well shaft, making it quite unusual in design among stepwells of the region.

Champaner’s rulers designed a very good water management system, to avoid the water shortage during summers. Champaner (Pavagadh) has a large numbers of small and big Talao, stepwells, and other water management systems. There is also another important water management system called Gebanishah’s Vav or stepwell at the foothills of Pavagadh hill. There are multiple levels in this stepwell.

November to February is best time time to take visit the stepwell with family.

Really cool site, rather tricky to find as the sign isn't obvious, especially if you're driving from the other side of the road.

This place got my heart. The way it is constructed is pretty amazing. It was constructed keeping in view the snake in mind. It's colical in shape like a snake. It's a stepwell but the water cannot be used for any purpipu unless the well is cleaned and maintained. The garden outside the stepwell gives you a beautiful view of the pavagadh Hill where one can rest and wnjen the view and nature. Well! The garden is not much maintained as well but the government should take appropriate steps to keep it clean and maintain the same.

Loved this place but not clean as it's under heritage monument. People come and peeing over there. Very sad to see.

Its good to see a new type of well. But not worth the distance covering. If it gets in between, visit. Dnt expect much.