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Heritage Tour : Private Boat, Havelis, City Walk & High Tea
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
You start by escaping the long queues at Lake Pichola for a private heritage 45 minute boat ride and an ethereal sunset storytelling by our local host. When you land on the other side of the island your e-bike are ready to breeze you through the narrow lanes and access secret spots on a curated e-bike tour of Udaipur’s atmospheric Old City. You will visit ghats, temples, bazaar & heritage gates (darwaza's) with stories that uncover local secrets on every corner of this 6 kms heritage ride. Next you will uncover an insider edge on the city’s sharpest royal secret with an interaction with one of Udaipur’s original & only handcrafted sword maker Mr Santosh from Sikligar clan. Learn everything about sword making & the ancient artilleries used by Maharans of Mewar heir. Lastly, you head on to the city's one of the best breweries where freshly brewed beers await you, you can also choose to go for an evening rooftop high tea overlooking city palace at one of our boutique luxury haveli.
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Heritage Tour : Private Boat, Havelis, City Walk & High Tea
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Strode E-Bike
- Strode Host
- Bike Safety Gears
- Medical Aid
- Additional order of beer/beverage
- Shopping in the old city markets
Meeting point
You can the reach the Udai Kothi and you can contact our experience host assigned to you. Our experience host will be waiting already to welcome you.
Return details
You can the reach the Udai Kothi and you can contact our experience host assigned to you. Our experience host will be waiting already to welcome you.
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Your itinerary starts at a private jetty where you climb aboard Roopmati, a private, heritage boat named after the legendary poet-queen of Mandu. ‘She’ is the perfect vehicle to set sail on one of India’s largest man made lakes.The mighty Aravallis rise on the horizon as you turn a corner while family mansions (havelis), luxury hotels, temples, ancient chabutaras (raised platforms for bird feeding) and Pichola’s iconic waterfronts (ghats) are strung like glowing pearls around Pichola’s neckline. As your eyes take in the pristine views, your ears will be rapt in the anecdotes narrated by your friendly Strode Guide fopr the next 45 minutes. From legendary tales of Taj Lake Palace - a global icon of Indian hospitality and luxury - to the architectural brilliance of Jag Mandir (a floating island palace) and the secrets of Gangaur Ghat, your ride comes with great storytelling perks.
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Gangaur GhatAfter a short walk from the jetty, you’ll pick up your Strode e-bikes and cycle parallel to Lake Pichola towards the Old City. Cross the historic Chandpole Gate and head to Jagdish Mandir flanked by a bustling market; a street shopper’s dream. From 1000-year old silver jewellery to leather artefacts,juttis (footwear) wallets and macrame bags, this vibrant maze of bylanes has many treasures lurking within them. Once again, your trusted Strode Guide leads you to the best routes and coolest pit stops. Even for those who just want to cycle and chill, expect small nuggets of delightful information on the local architecture as you stop to take photographs. Across Chandrapole, Ambrai Ghat, Ghanta Ghar and Gangaur Ghat, it’s a fun ride through centuries of a rich, proud culture. End your exploration at a secret spot where you can witness a grand union of Nature’s beauty blending with Udaipur’s man-made wonders. Keep those cameras ready!
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If you've been fascinated by the valour of Rajput warriors, this is your chance to sharpen your knowledge on a local legend that contributed handsomely to several victories on the battlefields of Mewar. Ebiking back from the Old City, you’ll stop at an unassuming place - Udaipur’s only surviving handcrafted sword maker's workshop, for a 30 minute meet and greet with Mr Santosh. A descendant of the Sikligar clan, his family has crafted weapons for Mewar’s rulers for over five generations.This master sword-maker talks you through the processes involved in crafting talwars(sword), Mewari daggers and Damascus knife. Observe the fascinating ‘Zawar’ code, a symbol-based indigenous language carved on the blades of damascus knives. You can hold the weapons in your hands (don't run away with them!) while Santoshji shows you the proper techniques of welding these magnificent weapons. Learn, marvel and strike a pose - it’s your shining moment to be a Rajput warrior for a few precious minutes!
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Coming back to where your tour started, step into the resplendent Udai Kothi, a luxurious boutique hotel. It’s where Roopmati - the heritage boat that ferried you around Lake Pichola - is tethered alongside a 30-seater partner boat Baz Bahadur, named after her legendary husband. The royal tales narrated by the eloquent and dynamic hotel owner, whose revival work of tikri (glass mosaic) adorns the mansion along with heritage artefacts. Post the warm Mewari hospitality and a tour of the haveli, you’ll partake of a jolly mug of the house beer at Kalali, the hotel’s own brewery. Optionally, you can savour a high tea on the hotel terrace with great views and invigorating company. Sip on delicate flower-infused teas and bite into croissants. In under three hours, you’ve explored the old city and are back to gazing out at the serene Lake Pichola, from a new, equally stunning angle. It’ll be a thoughtfully curated moment for your sublime ‘hero shot’ in Udaipur.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Heritage Tour : Private Boat, Havelis, City Walk & High Tea
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!