Activities in Southern Rajasthan
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Hotel Krishna Niwas Cookery Classes
Sushma runs tremendous cookery classes for two hours, including meal. While Jairaj is an internationally renowned artist who teaches miniature and classical painting.
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Ashtang Yoga Ashram
The teacher here of hatha yoga has upwards of 20 years’ experience; payment is by donation (proceeds go to the local animal hospital).
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Princess Trails
An Indian–German company offering extended horse safaris and half-day nature rides on the famed Marwari horses.
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Mt Abu Treks
As well as being the local snake-catcher, Charles from Mt Abu Treks arranges tailor-made treks ranging from gentle village visits to longer, wilder expeditions into Mt Abu Wildlife Sanctuary. He’s passionate and knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Treks include a three- to four-hour trek (Rs280 per person); a half-day (Rs380); a full day including lunch (Rs610); and an overnight village trek including all meals (Rs1250). The sanctuary entrance fee is included in the prices, but if you want to delve deeper into the jungle and require a taxi to the trail head, this will be an additional cost.
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Shri Ganesh Hotel
The staff at Shri Ganesh Hotel also organise excellent short treks (Rs200 per person) into the hills. There’s a trek in the morning at 9am, and one to see the sunset starting at 3pm. The routes vary and the level of difficulty depends on the fitness of the group. It’s common to spot bears and other wildlife.
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Boating
To enter into the spirit of things on Nakki Lake, you can do as the honeymooners do and hire a pedalo (2-/4-person boat per 30min Rs 50/100), or, for the especially romantically inclined, a gondola-like shikara loveboat (2-person boat per 30min Rs 100).
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Mountain Ridge
This country homestay makes a wonderful base for trips into rural Udaipur. Perched high above Sisarma village, just 10 minutes’ drive from Lake Pichola, it has three stylish rooms plus a suite, a fabulous pool and a deck.
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Noble Indian Cooking Classes
Ruchi and Swati, and proud mum Rajni, run these popular classes where you can tackle a chapati (Rs150 per person) from whoa to go, or an eight-course extravaganza (Rs1000), with plenty of other tasty options in between.
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Boat Rides
The lake has two islands: Jagniwas and Jagmandir. Boat rides leave half-hourly from the City Palace jetty (aka Bansi Ghat) when the lake is high enough. The longer trip includes a visit to Jagmandir Island.
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Pony Rides
Those travelling with small children will doubtless be pressured into purchasing pony rides from the stand one road back from the lake, for a slow but scenic stroll along the water's edge.
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Pratap Country Inn
Run by the pioneer of horse safaris in Rajasthan, Maharaj Narendra Singh; this inn can organise riding lessons, day rides and extensive safaris.
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Roller-Skating Rink
The town has a roller-skating rink. Beware the honeymooners on wheels for the first time, whizzing uncontrollably at high speed towards you.
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Krishna’s Musical Instruments
Krishna belongs to a caste of musicians and provides sitar, tabla, singing and flute lessons (Rs100 per hour) among others.
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Shivika Lake Hotel
Shivika Lake Hotel in Ranakpur arranges jeep tours at a cost of Rs700 per person, which covers admission.
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Shashi Cooking Classes
Shashi’s high-spirited classes (maximum four students) beneath Sunrise restaurant are raved about.
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Swimming Pool
Shilpi Resort Restaurant is next to Shilpgram and has a swimming pool.
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Ayurvedic Body Care
Ayurvedic Body Care offers ayurvedic massage, including a head massage (Rs250), back massage (Rs250) and full-body massage (Rs700). It also has ayurvedic products for sale.
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