Chand Baori, Abhaneri, India

Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It is named after a local ruler of Nikumbh dynasty called Raja Chanda and its construction is dated to the 8th-9th century. It has 3500 steps cascading 13 stories deep into a massive tank at the bottom and has been constructed in an upside-down pyramid style.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Chand Baori on October 14 2019. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.