Losar Baoli (the Losar Stepwell) is a
stepwell
Stepwells (also known as vavs or baori) are wells or ponds with a long corridor of steps that descend to the water level. Stepwells played a significant role in defining subterranean architecture in western India from 7th to 19th century. So ...
in the
Margalla Hills
The Margalla Hills () are a hill range within the Margalla Hills National Park on the northern edge of Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, just south of Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They are part of the Himalayan foothills. Th ...
of the
Islamabad Capital Territory
The Islamabad Capital Territory ( ur, , translit=Vafāqī Dār-alhakūmat) is the only federal territory of Pakistan. Located between the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it includes the country's capital city of Islamabad. The terr ...
, Pakistan. Near the town of
Shah Allah Ditta in the
Potohar Plateau, the area was a passageway for caravans and armies moving along the east–west direction.
Constructed using dressed bricks, the well can be accessed from Shah Allah Ditta in Sector D-13, via the Kenthla-Haripur Road, established in 2007 by a
federal minister.
With a six-foot diameter, the well continues to
supply water to local residents for their daily needs.
Its surroundings, filled with
tree
In botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, usually supporting branches and leaves. In some usages, the definition of a tree may be narrower, including only woody plants with secondary growth, plants that are ...
s and
bird songs, provide a restful spot for locals and travelers.
Gallery
Losar Baoli - Down the steps.JPG, Down the steps of the Losar Baoli
Losar Baoli - Full View.JPG, A view of the baoli from ground level
Losar Baoli - The landmark next to the baoli.jpg, The landmark at the end of the road coming from Shah Allah Ditta
References
External links
Step well from Mughal period
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Archaeological sites in Pakistan
Tourist attractions in Islamabad