In Search of Lost Water:
A walk to discover the step-wells of Delhi
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Sunday 04 August 2024 / 9 am - 1 pm
₹ 2500 / pax
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Meet @ Rajeev Chowk Metro Station, gate no. 4; 9 am sharp
Ends at Mehrauli Archaelogical Park / near Qutab Minar Metro Station, 1 pm
We will be using a coach / taxis to commute between the various locations.
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In a world where water is constantly depleting, In Search of Lost Water takes you to water bodies of medieval Delhi to highlight traditional wisdom in water conservation and management.
See baolis (step-wells) spread over the modern city of Delhi, built across the centuries by different dynasties, belonging to the different historic cities of Delhi. We will discover lost community spaces, hear the laughter still echoing in the step-wells, eavesdrop on gossip, in search of lost water…
Baolis visited:
• Agrasen ki Baoli, Hailey Road (14th c.)
• Wazirpur Baoli, RK Puram (15th c.) or Nizamuddin Baoli (14th c.)
• Gandak ki Baoli (13th c.) & Rajon ki Baoli; Mehrauli (16th c.)
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