In Search of Lost Water: Baolis of Delhi / Sun 26 March 2017

In Search of Lost Water –Baolis of Delhi

Rediscover the historic baolis (stepwells) of the cities of Delhi!

Sunday 26 March 2017

11 am – 3 pm

Meeting Point: Ticket Counter, Qutab Minar, 11 am sharp.

Ending Point: Ticket Counter, Qutab Minar, 3 pm

Contribute Rs. 2100/- per person

Please pre-register.

Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100

himanshu@redearthindia.com

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…

Itinerary & Places Visited

11 am: Leave for Agrasen ki Baoli, Hailey Road (14th century)

12.30 – 1 pm: Wazirpur Baoli, RK Puram (15th c.)

1.30 pm-3.00 pm: Gandak ki Baoli, Mehrauli (13th century) and Rajon ki Baoli, Mehrauli (16th century), Lunch

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