Announcing the Pochampally Mela in September 2008
Join us at the Pochampally Mela event from September 27th through 29th for an amazing time. The Ikat weaving village that gave Vinobha’s Bhoodan Movement a push into being, is hosting a tourist Mela for 3 grand days. During this time join us and visit Pochampally for a colorful pallet of experiences including: interaction with master Ikat weavers, the brand new modern tourism center, live artisan demonstrations to be introduced to the intricate workings of Ikat and double Ikat weavings, enthralling temples, serene Vinobha Mandir, boating in the beautiful tank, the unique Dappulu folk dance, the special Oggu katha form of storytelling and many more. Shopping for Ikat products including famous Pochampally Sarees is an all-time fun.
Pochampally is close to Hyderabad yet a world away. So transportation there is easy but Pochampally provides a unique experience when you arrive. Come and plan a home stay with us for a few days so you can enjoy the local dishes and culture in leisure. Mouth watering local cuisines include a plethora of cucumber-based curries (veg & non-veg), Jowar roti, polelu (stuffed sweet chapathi) and rice, followed by the sweet dish taadkala pasham. The smorgasbord of Pochamapally is not complete without Neera – fresh palm sap.
The Indian Rural Tourism Initiative has worked for the past year with the villagers of Pochampally to make this a showcase of tourism of which only a few places in rural India share in this honor. Your visit will help the local livelihoods of Pochampally and you will take back with you the satisfaction of being one in this effort.
In addition to hospitality from the entire village, visit the information centre for suggested itineraries and for a local, certified guide to accompany you!
Call or email us for more information about the Mela, accommodations or anything else.
Contact us
Phone
- Bhoodan Pochampally Tourism Development Committee: +91.8685.222685 (the telephone is kept at the Panchayat office; can speak some English.
- Tourism Complex- 08685-222690 (Mandal Revenue Officer) – this phone is in the MRO office.
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Websites www.exploreruralindia.org
How to get there
• Rail: Bibinagar (16 km) is the nearest railway station located on Secunderabad - Kazipet line. Major rail junction is Secunderabad / Hyderabad.
• Road: NH9 connecting Hyderabad - Vijayawada, turn at Kothagudem cross roads (10 km)