The multifaceted Dakshina Chitra museum is undoubtedly a star attraction in Chennai. You can witness an exciting mix of cultures at this amazing museum of art and architecture where you will be able to find some captivating artefacts related to the lifestyles, crafts and performing arts of South India in the bygone eras.
The main purpose of the museum is to, promote and protect the various important aspects of our heritage and to familiarize and acquaint the younger generations with our heritage. The Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum is replete with items from the history that have great artistic and cultural significance. The museum began with a project of the renowned Madras Craft Foundation which was an NGO, formed to shoulder the effort of preserving Dravidian forms of art.
The Museum is situated at a picturesque location in front of the Bay of Bengal about twenty-five kilometres south of Central Chennai. The museum consists of a total of 18 authentic historical houses that host contextual exhibitions in each of the houses from time to time.
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Transport
Airconditioned transport with driver
01 to 03 persons - Sedan cars - Indian make cars like Toyota Etios or Maruti Swift Desire
03 to 05 persons - SUV cars - Toyota Innova or similar
06 to 10 persons - Tempo Traveller with 10 seats
11 to 18 persons - Mini coaches with 18 seater
19 to 42 persons - Coaches with 27 or 42 seater
All the vehicles are air-conditioned
Pickup and Departure
Pick up from mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.
Drop at mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.
Tour Starts Time:1000 hrs.
Additional
Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
Child below 5 years is free.
No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites except for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended.
We recommend comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen during the visit.
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included and are to be paid directly. Any camera or video camera fees, if any, are to be paid directly
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