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8 December 2017 > continued from page 7 Currents served as cultural and social centers. Fortunately, most wells withstood earthquakes. Many “Golden Triangle” tours (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra) include Chand Baori. Since this stepwell is an histor- ical structure under the auspices of the Archaeologi- cal Survey of India, no entry fee is charged, and ven- dors are not allowed. There is no direct transporta- tion to Chand Baori. However, one can take a bus to Galar, and then walk for about one hour to the well (not advisable in the hot season). December and January are optimal times to visit northern India. Start traveling. The wo