If you have kids or are into crafts, Channapatna is a great place to visit. Home of the eponymous style of toy-making, Channapatna is where you load up on bright lacquer coated wooden toys that range from little cars to dolls. Remember those wonderful rocking horses? You can visit the Channapatna Crafts Park to see the work of thousands of artisans who make a living out of this dying tradition, and also try to peep into an active workshop to get a sense of how they do it.
Driving time: 1 hour 40 minutes {approx}
Find it on the map here.