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 21st January 2012

Time : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Entry : 
Registration Details: Contribute Rs. 1100/‐ per person (includes transport, lunch)
Please pre‐register. Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100 / himanshu@redearthindia.com

Venue : 
Meeting Point: Ticket Counter, Qutab Minar, 11 am
Ending Point: Ticket Counter, Qutab Minar, 3 pm  

Address : Qutub Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi

Venue Info : Events | Map | Nearest Metro Station - 'Saket(Yellow Line)'

Mode of Commuting : Wheels / Walk

Event Details : 'In Search of Lost Water: Baolis 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 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…

Places Visited :
Agrasen ki Baoli, Hailey Road
Hazrat Nizamuddin ki Baoli (14century)
Gandak ki Baoli, Mehrauli  (13century)
Rajon ki Baoli, Mehrauli (16century)

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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