About Rani ki Vav Patan

The stepwell known as Rani ki Vav or Ranki Vav, or “Queen’s stepwell,” is located in the Indian state of Gujarat near the town of Patan. The Saraswati River’s banks are where it is situated. The new ₹100 note has sparked interest in Gujarat’s Rani-ki-Vav, an impressive historical building that doubles as a temple and water storage system.

Rani ki Vav Patan History

Rani Udaymati is thought to have built Rani Ki Vav in honor of Raja Bhimdev, the son of Mularaja, the founder of the Solanki dynasty. It was built by Udayamati, the wife of Bhima I and daughter of Khengara of Saurashtra, queen of the Solanki dynasty in the eleventh century. The Archaeological Survey of India rebuilt it in the 1980s after it had been silted up and rediscovered in the 1940s. Since 2014, it has been included on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

Facts About Rani ki Vav 

• The statues and sculptures of Lord Vishnu are the most prominent pieces of embellishment here.
• Rani Ki Vav’s overarching theme is ‘Dashavatars,’ or the ten incarnations of the deity.
• The well descends to subterranean levels, where you can see 800 different sculptures spread across seven galleries.
• Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki are accompanied by statues of sadhus, Brahmins, and celestial dancers or ‘Apsaras.’
• The most imposing imagery is found at the Rani ki Vav’s water level, where Vishnu is reclining on the thousand-hooded serpent Shesha.

Entry Fee Of Rani Ki Vav Patan

Entry Fee:
Rs. 40 for Indians &
Rs. 600 for Foreigners

Rani ki Vav Architecture

With sculptural panels, the stepwell is separated into seven stair levels. Rani ki Vav is shaped like an upside-down temple and measures 64 meters long by 20 meters wide by 27 meters deep. Even despite the frequent floods, about 230 of the stepwell’s pillars have held up. Hindu gods, deities, and apsaras, or heavenly dancers, are beautifully carved into the pillars, pavilions, and passageways.

Best Time To Visit At Ranki ki Vav

October to March is the best time to visit Patan, as the weather would be pleasant and not as humid and dry.

The best time to visit Rani ki vav is in the morning when it first opens. There are few people there and the golden sunlight will make it very photogenic.

Patan Rani ki Vav Timings

Timing:- 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

Rani ki Vav Online Ticket Booking

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Attraction At Rani ki Vav

1. Patan City Museum
2. Patan Patola Heritage
3. Karandiyaveer Temple
4. Sahastralinga Talav
5. Panchmukhi Hanuman
6. Khan Sarovar
7. Patola Saree Making Unit
8. Shopping in Patan

How To Reach Rani ki Vav

By Air
The nearest airport to Patan is Ahmedabad, which is located 125 kilometers away.

By Train
The city is well connected with the rest of the country via a number of trains.

By Road
The State Transport Corporation operates buses that connect Patan to all of Gujarat’s major cities and towns, as well as other states across the country.