Madurai textile and craft tour
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Wow, this activity is currently unavailable, but don't worry, you can still find other amazing activities to boost your trip!Visit a Handloom Town to see the process of spinning and weaving of the beautiful Madurai cotton and silk sarees, stone sculpting, and learn more about the famous Golu Dolls.
Madurai, though more known as a temple town, it's also the centre of many traditional crafts.
Highlights
- See the workshops of the craftsmen and learn about their work and way of life
- Visit a Handloom Town to see the process of spinning and weaving of the beautiful Madurai cotton and silk sarees
- Learn more about the famous Golu Dolls
Description
In this tour, you will be able to visit the workshops of the craftsmen and learn about their work and way of life where you can witness stone sculpting first hand. Although this traditional craft practised by the Vishwakarma community has gone to a decline, there are still around 3000 sculptors in the Madurai area, carving beautiful sculptures in v...
What's Included
- Guided tour, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Additional food and drinks, Tips (optional)
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Guided Tour Smaller Group Size COVID-19 information: There is a limit number of visitors, Government regulations compliant, Social distancing, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized, Visitors must bring and wear a mask, The guide will wear a mask Meeting point: Pick-up from your hotel in Madurai. The pick-up is only from city hotels (within 10km) and if guests wish to be picked up in the outskirts there will be a supplement to be paid on site. During booking, you will be asked to provide your pick-up address. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking. What to remember: Please dress modestly and ask the guide for specific instructions regarding people photographyThis tour is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18Please re-confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local partner at least 48 hours prior. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.