The government silk factory is at Jhansi Lakshmibai Road. The Maharaja of Mysore created this factory in 1932 to obtain the finest hand-loomed silks for himself and his royal family. Today it is run by the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation. Here you can see craftsmen at work and also buy silk, fresh from the looms. The Factory has a show-room in its premises at the Manandavadi Road and also at the shopping area of K.R. Circle.Visit : Monday to Saturday (except 2nd Saturday of the month) 10.30am - 5 pm. Entry - free. Phone : 0821-2481803