Agrasen Ki Baoli : Surrounded By Walls That Tell Tales

I guess, at least the Delhiites or the people who are fond of bollywood movies should be well aware of this place. To spit out straight, this place gained its popularity upon the release of Aamir Khan’s Indian satirical comedy drama PK which was a huge hit not only in India but also in East Asian countries (no wonder!) and in North America as well.

In my case, I thank Google Maps! 

The main thing that pulls tourists and the locals to Agrasen ki Baoli is the long list of haunted stories attached to this place. There is a particular thing about haunted areas that they are particularly beautiful; or who knows it may be vice versa. People might have made spooky stories about Agrasen ki Baoli because of its enigmatic architecture. Although the primary purpose of this step well was to preserve water, the well has dried up now. At the extreme frontal center of the steps, you can see thousands of bats hanging from the roof of the room creating a screeching sound. If you are alone at this place, you can hear your footsteps as you go down in the Baoli; and it becomes even more fearsome to be there after dark. That is why; the timings to visit Agrasen ki Baoli are only during the day hours from 9 am to 5 pm.

This is it about the place as how you see it. Nothing much to explore. The place now is a good hangout for friends, family and couples. Something different within the city where you may take a time out from the city-work-life hustles and bustles. Not just for us, even birds enjoy this place.

There is a popular belief that points this place out to be haunted. They claim that the step well was once filled with black water. It was as if some evil spells were casted on people who were hallucinated (of sorts!) and made to jump into it and commit suicide! Still people believe in it; people don’t stay post sunset. No wonder the darkness and bats really made me feel spooky. Just think of all the bats and pigeons rattling and making real creepy sounds at night!

Don’t make these spookiness to cease your plans! Go ahead. It is just a case of mid day plan and I’m telling you its worth it if you are not expecting more! (Please make sure you find some shade under the trees as the sun out there has got no mercy on anyone underneath him  )