Heritage Tour : Private Boat, Havelis, City Walk & High Tea

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Duration
3 hours 10 minutes
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Number of Guests
4 - 10 guests
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Language
English, Hindi
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Discover Udaipur's charm! Enjoy a serene boat ride, explore historic Havelis, uncover city secrets on an e-bike, and relish high tea or brewery delights in a luxurious setting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Medical Aid
Bike Safety Gears
Strode Host
Shopping in the old city markets
Additional order of beer/beverage

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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Udai Kothi Jetty

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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Gangaur Ghat

After 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!
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Hotel Pichola Haveli

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!
55 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Udai Kothi

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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
21/08/2023 - 01/12/2026

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Udai Kothi, Hanuman Ghat Marg, Udaipur Udaipur Division Rajasthan, India, IN, 313001

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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