Red Earth presents "In Search of Lost Water: Baolis of Delhi", as part of 1100 Walks Initiative, Meeting at Qutab Minar Ticket Window > 11am on 23rd September 2012

Time : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Entry : 
Registration Details: Contribute Rs. 1500/- per person (includes lunch, transport)
Please pre-register.
Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100
himanshu@redearthindia.com

Mode of Commuting: Walk / Wheels


Venue : 
Meeting Point: Ticket Counter, Qutab Minar, 11 am
Ending Point: Ticket Counter, Qutab Minar, 3 pm  
Address : Qutub Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi

Event Details : 'In Search of Lost Water –Baolis (Step-wells) of Delhi' Rediscover the historic baolis (stepwells) of the cities of Delhi!

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: Hazrat Nizamuddin ki Baoli (14th century) and Dargah
1.30 pm-3.00 pm: Gandak ki Baoli, Mehrauli (13th century) and Rajon ki Baoli, Mehrauli
(16th century), Lunch

Background : This is an Inaugural walk as part of 1100 Walks initiative by Red Earth India.
1100 Walks is an exploration and celebration of Delhi, one of the most historic living cities of the world. Many cities, centuries and cultures come together to create the dynamic city of contemporary Delhi, and 1100 Walks takes you on a discovery of this multi-layered fabric. Our walks are conceptual, experiential and take you to the heart of Delhi; Innovatively, Intimately, Passionately…
Website : 1100walks.com

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Red Earth presents "In Search of Lost Water: Baolis of Delhi", as part of 1100 Walks Initiative, Meeting at Qutab Minar Ticket Window > 11am on 23rd September 2012 Red Earth presents "In Search of Lost Water: Baolis of Delhi", as part of 1100 Walks Initiative, Meeting at Qutab Minar Ticket Window > 11am on 23rd September 2012 Reviewed by DelhiEvents on Sunday, September 23, 2012 Rating: 5

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