Story of Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore to experience Silk Weaving & Palace

Name: Story of Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore to experience Silk Weaving & Palace
Brand: Five Senses Tours
SKU: f2553f63-4e73-42a7-98b2-4f517a28563e
Availability: InStock

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Tour info

Duration

12 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

The Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore takes us back to 1792 when the story of Mysore Silk commences with setting up of silk worm breeding stations by Tipu Sultan. In 1912 Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV sets up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory to kick start the industrial production of Mysore Silk. We will visit Asia’s largest silk cocoon auction market, the Mysore Silk weaving factory, the Mysore Palace and an ancient bazaar.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Entry/Admission - Ramnagaram
Entry/Admission - KSIC Silk Factory and Showroom
Entry/Admission - Mysore Palace
Entry/Admission - Mysuru (Mysore)
Drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 12h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Five Senses Tours

About operator:

Five Senses Tours Private Limited Company offers culture tours in India. We offer a cultural immersive experience that connects you to the essence of India and its people. We keep things local on our tours. Our guides are from the local community and don the hat of cultural ambassadors. The theme of our experiences is around the art, culture and traditions prevalent in the area. Local cuisine is an important feature of the experience we offer. We also encourage home-stays and participation in activities with the local community. Our business endeavors to strengthen local communities by providing livelihood opportunities and ensuring the travel dollars stay where they are spent. By promoting the local culture and traditions, we are attempting to create awareness of the rich local heritage and instilling a sense of pride in the local community. We believe this will go a small way in preserving the rich cultural legacy of the local communities spread all across India.