If you are an artist or understand art in its many forms this is one place to visit.I visited the place because one of my lecturers lived in the vicinity just to kill a couple of hours. But I ended up spending the entire afternoon and evening there. Its a great place and parking wasn't a problem.

This trip was avoidable.... Not much there to look. Dakshin Chiteq, a bit more commercial was much better.

People of Tamil nadu,karnataka,kerala,and andhrapradesh states cultures,and the mannerism,and their Living shown as real

All travelers who would like to see how artisans work, one should visit this place lots of things for youngsters and elders alike

Its ok ,teaches you all about the culture of south India.But too much money for entry fees.I would better spend it iin golden beach rather than learning and understnding the culture.

Foliage of trees all around interspersed with bungalows-A very nice and p[pleasant sight to be in this village on ECR road Chennai. Cafe Shiraz is the most brilliant thing inside- A MUST Visit. The owners Nazreen and her brother Darush are awesome hosts. Anything and everything she cooks is our favourites!!

We made a short stop at the Artist's Village on the way back to Chennai. It was quite late, so we were the only visitors there. We met one of the artists who had some of her paintings exhibited; that was quite exciting, to meet a real live artist. The paintings and sculptures were interesting, but were not all 'understandable'... More

Run behind the materialistic world. Hectic schedules and lofty targets may stress you. When you look back, you realise that you forgot where from you started. Worse still your children dont even know WHAT is that 'where from'. Cool place to remind your heritage and treasures through arts and sculpture.

Have been coming her since my childhood, but finally Chalamandalam - is becoming the happening art and artists hang-out it should've always been. Try to get yourself on the invitation list of their Friday art movies club and get your palate tickled at the lovely Iranian cuisine at the Shiraz cafe. And amble around making friends with the resident artists... More