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Field guide · Heritage
Sudhnoti
Sudhnoti District · Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Rani Baoli
A Dogra-period stepwell of dressed stone with rooms and baths, on the edge of Palandri.
Rani Baoli, also called the Balaspuri Baoli, is a large stepwell of dressed stone on the outskirts of Palandri. It was built in the Dogra period on the order of the Rani of Balaspur, and includes rooms and bathing places around the water.
Why go
- ✦A stepwell of dressed stone
- ✦Rooms and baths around the water
- ✦Built for the Rani of Balaspur
- ✦On the edge of Palandri
About
It is one of the heritage sites of Sudhnoti District, with Baral Fort, and the two are easily combined.
How to Reach
On the outskirts of Palandri, Sudhnoti District.
Responsible Travel
Treat the site as protected heritage: do not scratch, climb or remove material, and follow caretaker instructions.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to April.
Getting there, On the outskirts of Palandri, Sudhnoti District.
Allow, About an hour.
