EVENT DETAILS:

13th December 2025, Saturday ———————————————————————————

10:00 AM:
Arrive in Channapatna Introductions, and day briefing.

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM:
- Channapatna Toy-Making & Painting Workshop
- Hands-on session with artisans; learn lacquer craft and paint your own piece.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM:
- Artisan Cluster Walk
- Visit workshops, meet makers, and understand the toy craft economy.

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM:
- Travel to Kokarebellur
- Drive through farmland to the conservation village.

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM:
- Village Lunch in Kokarebellur
- A home-style Kannada meal prepared by local hosts.

2:15 PM – 4:00 PM:
- Bird Conservation Walk
- Guided walk with the village birdman and farmers; learn how the community protects pelicans and painted storks.

4:00 PM – 5:45 PM:
- ALTEFF Screening + Community Interaction
- Watch a curated alternative film with village residents, followed by a reflection circle and conversations with locals.

5:45 PM:
Depart for Bengaluru

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About Local Narratives :
Local Narratives is a travel collective that connects people to the heart of India through immersive, community-led experiences. We work closely with local artisans, farmers, and storytellers to create journeys that are meaningful, hands-on, and rooted in real places and people. Each experience supports livelihoods, preserves traditions, and invites travelers to slow down, learn, and truly belong, even if just for a day.

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