Channapatna is well known for the adorable and excellent craftsmanship exhibited in these toys. The toys are composed of wood, primarily ivory wood, which gives them a polished appearance by adding colours and other decorative elements. One may see the countless wooden toys on display all along the roadside shops in the Channapatana streets.

These small-scale companies place a premium on style and originality. These exquisite toys are made by talented artists in their cramped studios. Unlike toys sold in stores, Channapatna toys are made of wood and vegetable colours and are safe to use. These toys are not just consisting of some dolls and horses, but also toys to enjoy mathematical games and puzzles. The specially designed soft wooden toys are quite challenging to be used in mathematics.

The small-scale businesses of channapattana also produce a variety of toys that move, including rocking horses, bunnies, train engines, motorcycles, and cars. Many kinds of showpieces are also adorned in the shops in the town like the vintage cars, beads like curtains, pen stands, snails, candle stands etc

Nearest tourist attractions are Mysuru, Shravanabelagola, Melukote, Ramnagara and many more.

- Bangalore international airport is the nearest airport.

- Bangalore Majestic is the nearest railhead to reach Channapatna.

- Many bus transportations are available from Bangalore to reach this small town.