Karnataka Tours and Travel

Situated 53 kms on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, Janapada Loka is a treasure-trove of Karnataka's folk heritage. The 15-acre complex houses museums, an open-air theatre, a studio and other structures. The museum, drawn from the life and arts of a large number of tribal and rural folk across Karnataka, has an amazing collection of 5000 artifacts that represents the essence of Karnataka's folk culture. The display includes an array of agricultural hunting and fishing implements, weapons, ingenious household gadgets, masks, dolls and shadow puppets.