This is a really quaint place on the East Coast Road and is enroute to Mahabalipuram and makes for a good day trip. Dakshinchitra is a place that showcases the culture and lifestyle of the 5 Southern States and the craft shop has interesting things on sale and is reasonably priced. The area is divided into various sections here, segregated according to the different states of India. Our favorite was the Chettinad House of the Karaikudi Location in South Tamil Nadu. It typically has a square shaped sky open area with these gorgeous pillars in the centre of the house with corridors that surround it and rooms all around.
The center also offers various workshops for kids and adults and the schedule can be found on their website. The craft bazaar is great for shopping and 100% of the proceeds from the craft bazaar goes directly to the NGOs and the artisans. Dakshinchitra does not take any commission on the sale.
When you are there, also learn to make a pot or a lamp by working with Ramu Velar who is the in-house master potter.
You could even stay in Dakshinchitra for a while and the A/C rooms cost approximately Rs.1000 per night
Pros: A great spot to just unwind and relax, outside the city and close to the beach
Cons: Getting here by public transportation is a bit difficult
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