Excursion to Pochampaly Kotyallagudem textile village

General information

Destination
Hyderabad, India

Program details

Around 40 kms to the south east of Hyderabad is Pochampally known for silk and cotton weaving. Recently opened local art form of IKKAT weaving museum is worth visit. The skilful designers of Pochampally transfer onto the warp and weft before being woven together.

Around 40 kms to the south east of Hyderabad is Pochampally known for silk and cotton weaving. Recently opened local art form of IKKAT weaving museum is worth visit. The skilful designers of Pochampally transfer onto the warp and weft before being woven together.

In addition to weaving, one could see a single house with 101 doors! Even though it sounds incredible the 80-year old dwelling here is proof of existence. Lord Markandeya, presiding deity and God of the weaving community is the protector if this village.




Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.

Duration: Eleven to twelve hours.

Start/opening time: At 10am. Pick up at 8.30am.

Languages: English.

Others: Additional charge per person applicable for people staying at Falaknuma Palace Hotel.


Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide