Cholamandal Artist’s village, Chennai: Timing & entrance fee

The Cholamandal Artists’ Village, Chennai is situated on the East-coast road near Injambakkam.  Situated at a distance of 9 Km from Adyar and spread over around 10 acres of land, Cholamandalam artist’s village is India’s largest self-supporting artists’ village and one of the most successful in Asia.

This is a place where everyone can enjoy. If aesthetic and artistic things attract you then this place is a perfect destination for you. This is a place where you need not think twice before going there. It can be fun going there with family, with children, with co-workers or even with someone who appreciates artistic sense and aspire to be some kind of artist someday.

Art galleries, Open air theatre, dance performances, sculptures, museums, handicrafts, sand and clay art, photography and there is a thousand amazing stuff which can make you awe-struck. But if you want to enjoy more, you should plan your schedule in advance and according to your choice, you should go there.

Cholamandal Art Village Entry Fee

• Adults: INR 20
• Kids (age 3 to 12 years): INR 5

Cholamandal Art VIllage Timings

The Cholamandalam Artist’s Village in Chennai is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm every day, including weekends and public holidays. However, please note that the timings may be subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to check the official website or call the village directly to confirm the timings before you visit. It can take up to 3 hours to visit the village

Cholamandal Artist’s village also hosts different kinds of artists like a painter, sculptor, etc. The details of which can be found on the official site of the Cholamandal artists’ village.

How to Reach Cholamandal Artists’ Village

• There are regular buses to Cholamandal Artists’ Village from different parts of the city but the nearest bus stand is Chengalpattu.
• Private or rented car is the most preferred commute to reach the village.
• The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, which is around 11 KM from the village.

Cholamandal Artists’ Village Accommodation

There are many private flats and rental homes around the village which many of the visitors use for accommodation. Also, there are options of hotels and lodges where someone can stay.

Apart from all these options, we have 2 in-house guest houses which someone can rent if available. There are options for renting the galleries also for the artists. An artist can rent a small apartment with an agreement of 11 months.