Peak Season
Pochampally in October
Telangana, India
October is when Pochampally fires on all cylinders — every loom at maximum
Why October scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — festival demand + great weather
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good state road. public transport: Buses from Bhongir/Hyderabad. Auto from Bhongir.. from nearest city: Hyderabad 50km (1.5h), Bhongir 12km (20min). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: No medical in village. Bhongir or Hyderabad for treatment.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Bhongir — 12km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage — near Bhongir city
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational craft experience, Hands-on weaving demonstration possible, Cultural immersion, Short trip from Hyderabad
Elevation
350m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓shoppers
- ✓craft-lovers
- ✓photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗Slightly busier
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — weaving workshops active |
| February | 5/5 | February is peak weaving season — every family has looms clicking |
| March | 4/5 | Ugadi drives saree demand — artisans work… |
| April | 3/5 | Hot but workshops indoor |
| May | 3/5 | Hot — workshops still running |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon muddies the village but workshops keep… |
| July | 3/5 | The looms never stop — monsoon is irrelevant to the… |
| August | 3/5 | August workshops prepare Dussehra-season… |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — Dussehra prep |
| Octoberviewing | 5/5 | Peak — festival demand + great weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — wedding season sarees |
| December | 5/5 | December at Pochampally: 14–28°C in the ikat weaving village. Cool enough to spend the afternoon with the looms before the sun gets loud. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 50km (1.5h), Bhongir 12km (20min). Roads: Good state road. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Bhongir/Hyderabad. Auto from Bhongir.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
350m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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