The Hidden Well of Mandu

This 360° panoramic view unveils the haunting beauty of Andheri Baodi, a subterranean marvel tucked away within Gada Shah’s Palace in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. Carved entirely from stone, this domed stepwell—lit only by a circular skylight—was engineered to store water in pitch darkness, maintaining a cool climate throughout the year. Arched niches, weather-worn pillars, and the mysterious green pool create a surreal, almost sacred, spatial experience—an architectural ode to ancient sustainability and solitude.