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The 7 Best Things to do in Channapatna, Karnataka
Famous for its eponymous toys, Channapatna is a great place to visit if you are curious to know how these wooden toys are made. This traditional craft is protected. The small town has a few factories and a few home workshops where you can watch craftsmen at work. While at Channapatna, you also can shop to your heart’s content for souvenirs.
1. Ifolk channapatna toys
2. Bharath Art And Crafts
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
We are a one of the oldest artisans group of Channapatna toys and handicrafts. We offers live demo of our traditional work and about the history of Channapatna toys and handicrafts.
Reviewed By rpkrishn - Bengaluru, India
We had been to this place on 28th Dec'20 to make it a combined outing-cum-learning experience, yet not far from Bangalore. our 9 year old learnt about Channapatna and the world famous toys during her school project last month. We wanted to show her the toys and also the work that goes behind as well. Thanks to other reviews on Trip Advisor on Bharath Arts & Crafts, it was worth every min & rupee we spent. First we went to the shop where the toys are sold. Though small in size, the variety of the toys and creative utilities made out of wood were pretty exciting & enlightening. My kid loved it every bit (she wants to visit again!). The place and the person who manned it were very friendly. Personally felt the price of the toys was reasonable. We were also encouraged to the factory - about 2 km from the shop - in 'Channapatna Toys Center' that is coming up. Once in the factory, we were greeted by Mr. Srinivas who explained about the wood used in these toys and lacquer used to color them. Then he took us to the lathe machines used to making toys. He enthusiastically explained with a spirited demo of making of a beautiful Top. My kid was in full awe at the way the colorful Top shaped up from what was just a block of wood a few minutes ago! Unless you are proud of your work, it is difficult to display such passion while showcasing it to an unknown visitor. Super experience. I wish such traditional toy making business flourish for generations to come. This place is a perfect weekend get-away for anyone in Bangalore or nearby places. More so, if you have a kid to accompany and learn.
3. Nadi Narasimhaswamy Temple
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Raghu_Mce - Bangalore District, India
The temple is very old as per the priest information, may be more than 1000 years old. Very powerful god who fulfils your wishes. One must visit this temple once for their trust. I liked it. Now the temple ahs been renovated slightly. toilet facilities are available. Concrete road, but only one car can pass through at any time.
4. Navaneetha Krishna Temple
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By chefBB69 - Bengaluru, India
Temple was planned really well. The temple has an idol where Lord Krishna in his kid Avatar. very calm place for worship.
5. Kadu
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4.0 based on 106 reviews
KĀDU (pronounced Kaa-du) is the first premium wine offering from the Karnataka winery, also names Kadu Winery, of Sula Vineyards, India’s leading wine producer. Kādu, meaning “wild” in Kannada, is India’s first 'Wine for a Cause' as well as India's first 'Wildlife Wine' devoted to the cause of tiger conservation.
Reviewed By sujish_chicku - Bengaluru, India
Day well spent away from busy city life Kadu winery (undertaken by Sula) located near channapatna, offers you with wine tour, explaining different stages of wine production and then offers you tasting different sets of wine. They will teach us how to taste the wine. Dine in restaurant also available where you can avail wines if not taking on a wine tour. Store to buy wines and other souvenirs also available. #grapestomping is one of the traditional methods of preparating wine and they offer it as fun activity for visitors.
6. Kengal Anjaneya Swamy Temple
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3.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By chefBB69 - Bengaluru, India
Located on SH 17 so you can not miss the temple from moving traffic also, a Big gada or war help of Lord Hanuman. Kengal means Red Rock in the local dialect. made by a ex cm of the state with the same name. Made by Hoyasala kings and later repaired by him. on every 1st day of Uttarayana Jan 14/15 the sun ray will fall on the idol.
