Excursion to Pochampalli

Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours
(depends on hotel location) All days of the week

Pochampalli is a traditional weaving village famous for its saris and ikat weaves. About an hour’s drive from Hyderabad, this quiet village was also the birthplace of the Bhoodan movement, which involved voluntary land grants by landowning castes to landless labourers. This tour is a great way to see traditional weaving methods, and understand rural life and livelihoods in India.

In this tour, we will drive to the village of Pochampalli and visit handloom units that supply the local weaving cooperative. We will also see various other artisans such as potters, sieve makers, and Ganesh idol makers. You can walk Pochampalli's main street bazaar of the village, explore the by lanes of the village, see its temples, reservoirs, homes and shops. You can also learn about crop cycles, irrigation and the agricultural economy.

We will pick you up and drop you at your hotel.

Cost:

• INR 2500 per person for 7-10 persons
• INR 3500 per person for 5-6 persons
• INR 4500 per person for 3-4 persons
• INR 5800 per person for 2 persons
• INR 11500 for a solo traveller

Includes:
AC transport, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, knowledgeable English-speaking guide, bottled water and all taxes.

Excludes:
Entrances, meals, tips.

Tour notes: Please ensure you have adequate sun protection.

Prior reservation is mandatory. Email deepa@magictoursofindia.com or WhatsApp wa.me/+919867707414.