A Baoli is a stepwell - an underground structure for storing water. What's amazing is that you'll find this ancient structure in the middle of the city! This was supposedly built by King Ugrasen. Built with only rubble and stones, it is one of the finest Baolis in Delhi. The main feature is the long and steep flight of stairs leading down to the well.
Above: Juxtaposing the well, about 7 storeys below ground level, with the high-rise apartments across the road.
Below: The steep flight of stairs leading down to the well; looking up from the bottom of the well; the corridors of arched units where people, back in the days, used to sit to cool off on a very hot day; a quaint mosque erected at the top of the stairs.
It's also great that this is not a very touristy place. A treasure amidst the concrete urban setting!
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