Factfile - Information: How to reach, what to do etc etc..
Once you land in Chennai, take a cab or a bus down the East Coast road. A couple of kms after the toll gate, on your left you first see the sign post of the heritage village and then comes the Madras Crocodile Bank.
You can also go on a night safari organised from 6.30pm to 8pm.
Wild life enthusiasts can spend more time exploring the bank and it's surroundings and the Curator in charge will be your best friend to show you around.
For further details you can contact Madras Crocodile Bank Trust.
Centre for herpetology
Post bag no.4, Mamallapuram---603104.
Tele;- 91-044-27472447/ 27472953
Email;- mcbtindia@vsnl.net
Curator in charge, Nikhil Whitaker (9840379164)
The center also conducts weekend puppet shows by the nearby village youth, followed by regular summar camps for enthusiastic kids wherein they get to interact with Irula tribes, study of crocs from close quarters, go on Nature trails and a wide many activities.
Dakshina chitra is situated on E.C.R Road, Muttukadu, Tamilnadu—603118.
Tele:- 954114-2272603; 2272783.
It’s affliated to The Madras Craft Foundation which is a non-profit organization and conducts various courses and events to promote culture.
Tele:- 91-44-24462435; 91-44-24918943
Email:- mcfdak@md3.vsnl.net.in
It is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Tuesday holiday and the entry fee is Rs.50 per head. There is a shop attached where you can pick some ethnic attires and artifacts and books.
The heritage village conducts regular workshops to promote the Indian art and artisans from all over the country are invited to display their talent. Traditional festivals are celebrated all along the year.
You can also try your hands at pottery, glass blowing, weaving, embroidery, mask making, batik painting and many other interesting activities.
You can also visit the next door Muthukkadu lake which is a scenic spot and a boat house attached to the lake gives visitors an option of enjoying the boating experience.
Half an hours drive from Muttukadu and you are at Mahabalipuram. Here you can come across some of the best sculptors in the country and it's a treat to watch them at their art. Some centres also conduct classes in sclupting and there's a beeline of foreigners to learn this art.
You can pick some exclusive stone statues to adorn your home, from Mahabalipuram.
Of course there is the beautiful and serene Bay all along the drive and you can stop your vehicle just about anywhere and get your feet deep into the surging sea. But then yes, beware of the unpredictable Tsunami if ever she decides to appear once again.
The East Coast Road is smooth and even and beware of fast and furious drivers who tend to zoom at abnormal speeds. prone to accidents, suggest to drive safe.
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