Karnataka Artisan Experience: Wooden Toy Making, Craftsmanship & Bird Photography

Local Experience in Channapatna and kokarebellur

Discover the rich heritage of Karnataka’s wooden toy-making tradition with a guided factory tour, artisan interactions, and a hands-on workshop to craft your own toy. Enjoy a traditional village lunch, explore the bird center, and capture stunning bird photography before heading home with unforgettable memories.

Location:

Channapatna-Kokarebellur

Pick Up:

Channapatna

Days:

1 Day

Nights:

Capacity:

7-12 Participants

Best Time:

Throught The Year

Highlights Of Experience

🪵 Make your own wooden toy with wooden toy maker

Learn the craft of making traditional wooden toys with a local artisan.

🎨 Paint the toy with artisan

Join the artisan to paint your handmade toy with vibrant colors.

🍲 Local Meal

Enjoy a traditional local meal prepared by the villagers using authentic ingredients.

🐦 Village immersion with the bird man of Kokrebellur

Experience village life with the Bird Man of Kokrebellur and learn about bird conservation.

🍽️ Local village meal at the villager home

Dine in a villager's home and savor their home-cooked specialties.

🧵 Sericultural immersion

Immerse yourself in the art of sericulture and silk production with the locals.

📷 Bird photography at Kokrebellur

Capture stunning moments of birdlife in the Kokrebellur sanctuary.

What's Included

🍽️ Meals

Home-Cooked Food. 1 meal (Lunch) prepared using local ingredients by the local chef. Fixed menu.

🌿 Local Narratives Experiences

Make your own wooden toy with wooden toy maker

Paint the toy with artisan

Village immersion with the bird man of Kokrebellur

Local village meal at the villager home

Sericultural immersion

Bird photography at Kokrebellur

What’s Excluded

❌ Personal expenses are not covered in the package.

🌪️ Any costs arising due to natural calamities will not be covered.

🍷 Food and beverages that are not included in the package, such as alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and refreshments/lunches on the highway, are excluded.

🚗 Transport to Channapatna before the trip and from Kokarebellur after the trip is not included.

🍽️ Breakfast is not included in the package.

Experience Best For

🎨 Art lovers will enjoy the experience, especially individuals intrigued by traditional crafts and creative expression.

🌍 Cultural enthusiasts will find this experience enriching, as it offers a chance to experience an authentic slice of local life.

♻️ Sustainability advocates will appreciate the focus on eco-friendly craftsmanship and sustainable practices.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families and individuals looking to learn, connect, and create with artisans will find this experience welcoming.

🦜 Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts will enjoy the opportunity to engage in bird conservation and photography.

Things to Carry

🍫 Snacks

💧 Water Bottle

🆔 ID card

Itinerary

🖼️ Day 1: Art Immersion and Village Life

Morning

10:00 AM – Arrival and Guided Tour: Begin your day with an insightful tour of the renowned wooden toy factory, where history and craftsmanship blend seamlessly.
11:30 AM – Visit Local Artisan Workshops: Meet the artisans behind the craft. Hear their stories, witness their expertise, and see how tradition comes alive in their hands.
12:30 PM – Wooden Toy-Making Workshop: Immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and paint your own toy under the skilled guidance of master artisans.

Afternoon

2:00 PM – Traditional Lunch with villagers. Take a walk to the bird center. Do the Bird photography. Learn about sericultural practices.

Evening

Return home with your handmade toy and the memories of a meaningful day spent connecting with Karnataka’s heritage.

Local Hosts

Linge Gowda

Linge Gowda is a passionate conservationist and the driving force behind Kokarebellur’s efforts to protect migratory birds. His stories and dedication will leave you inspired and deeply connected to nature. He also calls himself, “Bird-Man”

"In Kokarebellur, every bird has a home, and every visitor leaves with a story."

Rohel

Rohel is a custodian of Channapatna’s toy-making legacy. His passion for the craft and dedication to preserving this heritage is evident in every piece he creates.

"The art of toy-making in Channapatna is more than just tradition—it’s a gift passed through generations, now shared with the world."

Cancellation Policy

🗓️ Cancellation 30 days or more before departure

Full Refund

❌ Cancellation less than 30 days before departure

No Refund

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

📱 How can I get in touch with the people who have already booked the trip?

3 days before the commencement date, we will create a WhatsApp group in which all the travellers, trip curators, and your guide will be included.

🔮 Are there any other batches happening in future?

We keep taking new trips and batches, Keep an eye on our Instagram, website, or What’s New section in our app for the latest updates.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 What is the age group for this trip?

We do not take individuals below 9 years of age on this trip.

🛠️ What services are included, and what can we expect from this trip?

1 meal and all curated local experiences.

🔧 Can the trip be customized?

This itinerary we have prepared is well-researched and packed with experiences that can’t be customized further. For customized trips, with a minimum group size of 10, we will be happy to curate for you.

⚖️ What is the gender ratio expected for this trip, and is it safe for solo female travellers?

Usually, the gender ratio on our trips remains 40:60. It is safe for solo female travellers because the safety of all travellers is a top priority concern for us.

Testimonials

Chirag

Channapatna

“I've been on many team outings, but never into villages. Making toys with locals and learning something new outside the work setting and city life with my colleagues—this I call a truly immersive team outing.“

Abhay

Kokarebellur

“Learned about sericulture with the team. Sitting under a tree brainstorming, instead of in a boring room, was so much fun. It made me think from a whole new perspective.“