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    Champa Baoli

    25 Reviews
    #10 of 39 things to do in Mandu
    Sights & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings
    West Of Hindola Mahal, Mandu, India
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    “Interesting water system and underground space!”

    This place has many tales and not sure which one was true. Some say the shape resembles the flower... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    nimi111
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    Pune, India
    “The name has a significance.”

    The folklore say that the water of this well had the aroma of the Chmpa or Champak flower! Dont... read more

    Reviewed 14 May 2018
    Debopam
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    Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Interesting water system and underground space!

    This place has many tales and not sure which one was true. Some say the shape resembles the flower shape and some say the water used to be aromatic! In either cases, i found it interesting. Also there are stairs to go underground and then...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank nimi111
    Reviewed 29 October 2018 via mobile
    Incredible water system

    Water from the Baoli was fetched to reach a pool which is in the shape of the flower Champa. Beauty, aroma and colour was abundantly present. The water was filtered and aroma added through the beautifully shaped canals. Amazingly beautiful. Must visit and take a...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank shobhal
    Reviewed 14 May 2018
    The name has a significance.

    The folklore say that the water of this well had the aroma of the Chmpa or Champak flower! Dont know the authenticity, but the genius in architecture is evident as the deep well served not only as the water source for the vaulted rooms around...More

    Date of experience: August 2017
    1  Thank Debopam
    Reviewed 30 April 2018 via mobile
    Champa Baoli mandu

    Champa Baoli is part of Mandu historical monument located next to Hindola mahal. It is a step well constructed in Turkish bath style and derived it's name from the aroma of water resemblance to Champa flower. The vaulted rooms ( Tehkhanas) connected with the step...More

    Date of experience: April 2018
    Thank Shailendrasood
    Reviewed 5 October 2017
    Its water once tasted like Champak flower

    Set amidst the ruins of palace is the Champa Baoli, so called because its water tasted like Champak flower. A subterranean passage connects the base of the baoli to a labyrinth of vaulted rooms known as tahkhana which are further connected to a pavilion on...More

    Date of experience: October 2017
    Thank Frontiermail
    Reviewed 22 August 2017
    A Small Set of Ruins

    Champa Baoli And Shahi Mahal (Royal palace) are in the close vicinity of the Jahaz Mahal and ahead to Hindola mahal. It is an old ruin of a middle sized palace with a Baoli ( water Tank) which might be used for water supply in...More

    Date of experience: August 2017
    Thank HS-MISRA
    Reviewed 10 July 2017
    Well with fragrant water

    The Champa Baodi is a well which was so named because its water had fragrance of flower 'Champa' or Plumeria. The water does not smell so good any more due to stagnation and the Well is in ruins. The water level in the well is...More

    Date of experience: November 2016
    Thank ShvRm_Traveller
    Reviewed 25 May 2017
    A stepwell like the Turkish baths

    After you move through Hindola Mahal and just before the hamam the Stepwell is located. Supposed to be have named Champa Baoli as the water smelled of the Champa flowers.

    Date of experience: January 2017
    1  Thank traveller_prk
    Reviewed 6 May 2017
    interesting water system

    Close to the Jahaz Mahal this place has an interesting network of water channels to supply both hot and cold water. Though not exactly a stepwell(like in Gujarat) as the name suggest, it was source of water during those days. There are multiple levels below...More

    Date of experience: December 2016
    Thank EnigmaticIndia
    Reviewed 2 February 2017
    Ruins

    Quite ruined and it is behind the Jahaz mahal. It is behind the main palace and quite ruins. It is within the complex and we can do a visit in 10 minutes.

    Date of experience: January 2017
    Thank Karthik R
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