About the Activity:
At Mysore market get a sneak peek of a Mysorean’s daily life. Regular shoppers bargaining with local traders, aromas of organic produce, heaps of fresh vegetables and fruits, grocery items, food stalls all embroiled in a singular space makes a captivating scene. The tour stretched over two hours is a good sample of a traditional Indian market.
Around 10am, you’ll begin your guided walk from Town Hall. Take one of the two main entrances to the market to step into a wonderland, which has been around for over 125 years. An infectious energy engulfs you as you walk in. Each area of the campus is earmarked for vegetables, fruits and other delights. Find a generous mix of incense stalls, shops selling household items, and even some handicraft and souvenir stalls. At the end of this casual walk, Mysore would no longer be a stranger!
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- Mysore
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On this absorbing tour, enjoy a visit to the silk weaving looms in Mysore and witness how the exquisite pure silk sarees are made. These garments are especially unique as they have gold woven in to them.
The two-hour Mysore off-beat silk tour can be undertaken from 8am to 11am. Once gathered at the meeting point, you will be taken to the distinct silk weaving looms. A guide will take you through the process and explain what goes into crafting the pure silk saree. Later on, you visit the famous silk saree shops and see the royal finished products. You can also shop if something catches your fancy.
Duration: Around 2 hours
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- Bangalore
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About the Activity:
- Spend a day shopping at Bangalore’s most iconic shopping destination, K.R. Market also popularly known as City Market
- Being one of the oldest attractions in Bangalore, it is steeped with stories about it’s history and development
- You can shop for various things right from fruits and flowers to utensils at wholesale prices
- Educate yourself as the tour guides enthrall you with stories of how the market came to be, along with various other information.
- The tour starts at 7:30 AM.