Pochampally Rural Tourism Complex

The Pochampally Rural Tourism Complex is a government-managed cultural center in Bhoodan Pochampally village, renowned for its traditional hand-woven Ikat textiles. Located on the banks of Pochampally Cheruvu lake, the complex features a weaving museum, demonstration center, accommodation facilities, and shopping areas. The village was recognized as one of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO in 2021 for its exceptional weaving heritage and community-based tourism initiatives.

Visitors can explore a weaving museum showcasing traditional looms, spinning wheels, and textile samples from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Local weavers provide demonstrations of the Ikat weaving technique and allow visitors to try their hand at weaving. The complex includes landscaped gardens with lake views, cottages for overnight stays, and a shopping area for purchasing authentic Pochampally Ikat sarees and textiles directly from weavers.