Mysore Silk Tour from Bangalore: Silk Weaving, Palace and Historic Market Exploration
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Ramanagara
Embark on a fascinating Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore and delve into the rich history of silk weaving. Explore the largest silk cocoon auction market, visit the Mysore Silk Weaving factory, marvel at the grandeur of the Mysore Palace, and wander through an ancient bazaar.
Duration:
12 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Government Cocoon(Silk) Market, Ramanagara - We will head to Ramnagaram, a small town located 50 KMs from Bangalore.
The year was 1780 when Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, received Silk as a gift from an ambassador of the Qing dynasty in China. Fascinated by this magical fabric, Tipu sent emissaries to Bengal and China to find out more and eventually sets up 22 Silk Breeding stations which kick off the Mysore Silk revolution.
Ramnagaram is famous today for its silk industry and receives 50 tons of silk cocoons every day making it Asiaâs largest silk cocoon market. We will visit the Government Silk Cocoon Market and if lucky we can even witness an auction! -
KSIC Silk Factory and Showroom - The next fillip for Mysore Silk came in 1912 when Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV bought 32 power looms from Switzerland and set up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory. Over the years not only did the factory cloth the royal family but also made parachutes for British army during the World War II!
The factory is operational even today and we will visit it. Itâs a fascinating experience to see the process of Silk production from reeling of cocoon to the weaving of silk fabric.
We will visit the factory showroom to see an amazing collection of Silk Sarees which is the finished product from the Mysore Silk Weaving factory.Silk Sarees are a cultural icon in South India. Ranging in length from 6-9 yards, these Sarees are worn by women during auspicious occasions like a wedding or a birthday.
- Mysore Palace - The grand Mysore Palace is our next destination. We will travel back to the golden era of Mysore Maharajas to imagine the glory that was Mysore, epitomized by this wonder built in Indo-Saracenic style with a blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. The Palace is a three-storied stone structure, with marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower.
- M D TOUSEEF VEGETABLES - Next in our tour to Mysore, we visit Devraja market, the charming old bazaar of Mysore. Its a sensorial delight made up of flowers, vegetables, fruits, jaggery, onions and potatoes, puffed rice and coconuts!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Drinks
Additional Information
The Mysore Silk journey from Bangalore transports us to the year 1792, marking the genesis of Mysore Silk, with the creation of silk worm breeding stations initiated by Tipu Sultan. Fast forward to 1912 and we encounter Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV setting up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory, thus triggering the factory-based production of Mysore Silk. This adventure includes visits to the largest silk cocoon auction market in Asia, the Mysore Silk weaving factory itself, the iconic Mysore Palace and an age-old bazaar.
- Silk factory will be closed on public holidays
Location
Government Cocoon(Silk) Market, Ramanagara
State Highway 17
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Georgesu9015yv
Feb 24, 2024
Book today, thank yourself tomorrow! - I had the best day excursion ever! I had the distinct pleasure of spending the day with Shekar and Mohan!
I wanted to learn about the culture and history of the greater Bangalore area and Shekar and Mohan went out of their way to customize an experience just for me!
We saw how silk is not only created, but also created into beautiful cloth. We saw how handmade wooden toys were made. And then went to Mysore Palace and the local market.
If you are looking for an experience that is truly customizable and not just a passenger who has no say in their travel, do yourself a favor and book immediately!
I would give this a ten ⭐️ review if that were possible.
I’m already planning that on my next trip to Bangalore I’ll book another experience!
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Louisesu922ye
Jan 20, 2024
A wonderful day out! - Fabulous day out. I had one day free while travelling to Bangalore for work and was keen to get a true India experience and this didn’t disappoint. My guide Diwakar was fantastic! Kind, knowledgeable and fun. My highlight was the market tour, something I wouldn’t have felt comfortable doing without a guide. Diwakar really went above and beyond to ensure I was having a great day, ample water and bathroom stops, delicious food and even helped me negotiate the purchase of some Bangles. He was also a fantastic photographer- I got some of the best photos of my trip on this tour.
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Stephanarmin_h
Nov 30, 2023
Silk from cocoon to fabrics - If you want to get a hands-on experience how silk is made from cocoon to fabrics, this is your tour. On top, you‘ll also have some sightseeing highlights in Mysuru.
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Zuraltenweinhandlung
Nov 29, 2023
Indian silk from cocoon to fabrics - The tour was very insightful and interesting, with an excellent and caring tour guide. If you want to get a hands-on experience how silk in India is made, this is your tour. Plus, you‘ll see the most impressive Mysuru Palace.
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332aliaw
Aug 18, 2023
Trip to Mysore - I really loved this tour so much, the guide was amazing and I got to see textiles, this was amazing to see as I am studying textiles so I was just in awe and so happy to see the cocoon market and silk factory, as well as the palace. It had so many beautiful colors, details, and motifs. Just a wonderful trip to Mysore!
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Cindy_b
Jul 13, 2023
A must day trip! - This is a really enjoyable and interesting day trip. Mysore is a beautiful city with an interesting history and rich cultural heritage. This tour hits highlights. The silk factory is a government facility still in operation (no photos allowed) and it’s fascinating to watch the process (no sell pressure either). Highly recommend! Lunch was an amazing experience.
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U3128ncad
Jun 10, 2023
Authentic Mysore silk tour - Although had only one day for experiencing some of Indian culture and history, thanks to the driver Mohan and the guide Shiva had an amazing tour: touch the silk cocoons at the market, see all the steps of them turning into beautiful signature sari, stroll at the palace rebuilt in early XX by visionary and to this day loved maharaja, indulge in truly local cuisine, with an extra detour to a local market - colours and local vibe galore…
I felt very much looked after all along the tour. Shiva and Mohan were the most kind, knowledgeable and with so much insights to share about their country and culture.
Without hesitation can recommend this tour!
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720hibae
Dec 21, 2022
AMAZING Trip - It was an AMAZING trip full of new info, knowledge and fun. The driver Subramanya is extremely respectful,sweet and always on time. She shared so many info about the different cities we passed through before reaching the final destination; he made the long trip easy and pleasant. We were so lucky with our tour guide, the funny Shiva, who filled us with his knowledge and love to his city Mysoree. Super respectful, professional, fun and decent team!! The trips was worth every minute and every cent.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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Chaton4321
Mar 20, 2021
Very good - Favorite part : Mysore palace.
Silk market very interesting.
Very good choice by our guide for the restaurant.
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Ticamax2
Mar 18, 2021
Wonderful trip in Mysore - A great journey with a great guide ! Everything was organized perfectly. Our guide and our driver were wearing a mask all the day. A good choice of restaurant for lunch. Thank you, Satish !
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