Join Local Narratives for a day at Tamarind Valley Collective — hikes, farm meals, and a raw cooking workshop, hosted by TVC’s own Madhavan.
Your local host, Madhavan, moved out of Bangalore to focus on sustainability, farming, and forest regeneration, and his work is part of what’s turned this land into the thriving food forest TVC is today. His deep connection with the local community and knowledge of traditional practices make him the guide for this forest and village experience.
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Depart Bangalore (pickup at Indiranagar) |
| 7:30 AM | Arrive at the farm, settle in |
| 7:30 – 8:15 AM | Farm-to-table breakfast |
| 8:15 AM | Guided forest hike — birds, native plants, and forest restoration |
| 10:25 AM | Raw cooking workshop with women of the village |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch, including the dish you cooked |
| 2:45 PM | Conversation with Madhavan — the forest, the land’s history, village life |
| 3:00 PM | Depart for Bangalore |
What’s included
- Guided bird and nature hike
- Breakfast and lunch
- Materials for the raw cooking workshop
- Local guide/host interaction
Kids under 10: ₹1,200 per person. Transport and stay are not included — the organizers arrange a shared vehicle from Bangalore on request, cost split among participants; you’re also welcome to drive down (2.5–3 hours each way).
A WhatsApp group is created 1–2 days before the event with final details and instructions. Full refunds are available for cancellations 30+ days out; later cancellations can be transferred to another Local Narratives experience instead.
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