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DakshinaChitra

A living museum of old houses from South India, moved here piece by piece, with craftspeople at work.

Photo: Rrjanbiah at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Open
Closed Tuesdays
Price
Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
Time Needed
2–3 hours
Address
DakshinaChitra, East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Tamil Nadu 603118Directions
Getting There
About 25 km south of the city on the East Coast Road.

Why Go

Homes from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana stand in a village-like setting. It's a good stop on the way to Mahabalipuram.

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