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Shivarapatna · Karnataka

Meet the hands behind the stone.

Step into a working stonecraft village. Meet the artisan families, watch them carve, and try making something with your own hands.

Introductory offer · 50% off

₹2,000₹1,000per person

Food is extra, based on your preference.

An artisan shaping a stone portrait by hand in a Shivarapatna workshop
Inside the workshop · Shivarapatna
An artisan's hands working on the ear of a stone portrait with a chisel
Real tools. Real stone. A closer look at the craft.
  • A one-day experience
  • Groups of 4–20
  • Hosted by local artisans

The experience

A little less rush. A little more wonder.

Spend time with the people who turn rough stone into something remarkable. No craft experience needed.

  1. Meet the makers

    Walk through the village workshops and hear about the craft from the families who practise it.

  2. Watch stone take shape

    See a live carving demonstration, from rough shaping to the small details that bring a piece to life.

  3. Try it for yourself

    Make a simple stonecraft piece with guidance, shared tools and supervision. Tool handling is for ages 15+.

Your day, at a glance

An easy pace, with timings confirmed before your visit.

  1. Morning

    Welcome & village walk

    Meet your hosts, explore the workshops and watch live carving.

  2. Lunch

    A break, your way

    Share your food preferences in advance. Meals are arranged and priced separately.

  3. Afternoon

    Hands-on stonecraft

    A guided beginner activity, followed by finishing touches and time for photos.

Simple pricing

A day with the makers.

Your date, activities and final total are confirmed with you before booking.

Your experience includes

  • Artisan-led village walk
  • Live stone-carving demonstration
  • Guided beginner stonecraft activity
  • Shared tools and basic safety gear
  • Your finished beginner piece to take home

Travel to Shivarapatna and personal purchases are separate.

Introductory offer · 50% off

₹2,000₹1,000

per person

Food is extra, based on your preference.

Tell us what your group would like to eat and any dietary needs. We’ll confirm the food cost and your total before booking.

Plan a visit

Before you visit

A working village. A warm welcome.

Bring your people

For families, friends and learning groups. Each session welcomes 4–20 visitors.

Keep it comfortable

Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothes. Workshops can be dusty and noisy.

Young visitors are welcome

Tool handling is for ages 15+ with supervision. Younger children can watch with a guardian.

Come spend a day

Your next day out starts here.

Tell us when you’d like to come and who’s joining. We’ll help you plan the rest.

  1. 1Share your date, group size and food preferences.
  2. 2We confirm availability, activities and the total cost.
  3. 3Once confirmed, come meet the makers.
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Let’s plan your visit

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A few things you might be wondering.

How much does the visit cost?

The regular experience price is ₹2,000 per person. Our introductory offer takes 50% off, bringing it to ₹1,000 per person. Food is extra, based on your preference. We confirm the final total before booking.

Can you arrange food?

Yes. Share your meal preferences and any dietary requirements when you enquire. Food is charged separately, and we confirm the cost with you before booking.

Can children join?

Yes, younger children can observe with a guardian. Hands-on tool use is for participants aged 15 and above, with supervision.

Do I need any stonecraft experience?

No. The guided activity is designed for beginners, with shared tools, basic safety gear and supervision.

How do I book?

Send your preferred date, group size and food preferences on WhatsApp, or use the registration form. We’ll reply with availability, the plan and the total cost. Your visit is confirmed after we agree on the details.

₹1,000 / person

Food is extra, based on your preference.

Plan a visit