Saree Weaving & Srirangapatna Palace Day Tour from Bangalore

Experience Karnataka’s textile heritage and history on a day tour from Bangalore. Visit a traditional saree handloom, witness weaving, and explore Tipu Sultan’s Palace in Srirangapatna.
Discover Karnataka’s rich cultural legacy on a full-day guided journey from Bangalore to a traditional saree handloom and the historic town of Srirangapatna, once the capital of Tipu Sultan. This immersive experience blends textile craftsmanship, rural life, royal architecture, and Indo-Islamic history, making it an ideal tour for cultural travelers, students, families, and photography enthusiasts.

Your day begins with an early morning drive toward, passing lush sugarcane fields and quaint villages. Upon reaching the weaving community, you are welcomed by skilled artisans who continue generations-old handloom traditions. Learn about yarn sourcing, dyeing, spinning, warping, and loom setup before witnessing the fascinating process of saree weaving. Observe how intricate motifs, borders, and patterns are created using wooden looms, shuttle movements, jacquard systems, and meticulous hand coordination. Guests may interact with weavers, ask questions, and even try weaving under supervision. Ethical, direct-from-artisan saree shopping is available for those interested.

After lunch, continue your journey to Srirangapatna, an island town on the Cauvery River renowned for its historical significance. Visit Daria Daulat Bagh, Tipu Sultan’s elegant summer palace built in 1784. Admire its teakwood architecture, stunning murals, floral designs, and depictions of battles, diplomacy, and palace life. Explore the surrounding gardens, museum displays, and archival exhibits showcasing Tipu Sultan’s legacy. Continue to the majestic Srirangapatna Fort, ancient gateways, and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the oldest shrines in the region. Learn stories of the Anglo-Mysore wars, cultural coexistence, and the strategic evolution of the region.

End the day with a peaceful stop by the Cauvery riverside before returning to Bangalore by evening. This thoughtfully curated tour offers a meaningful connection to Karnataka’s heritage—celebrating traditional artisans, architectural brilliance, and historical identity in one memorable journey.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.