Art Ichol-A creative Escape in India

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Art Ichol is a perfect place to satisfy your artistic soul. A property created with aim for providing artists a place to stay and let their hands create something magical and extraordinary of any discipline.

Art Ichol is a residency constructed primarily for artists to envisage creative concepts and relish the symphonies of nature. The places gets its name from the remote village of Ichol where it is situated which quite insignificant on the map of India. Tucked between mustard and sugarcane fields, the village of Ichol is definitely not a touristy place but is bestowed by the blessings of nature.

Location
Ichol is located a few kilometers off the highway connecting Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. About 8 kms from the Industrial town of Maihar located in the Satna district, this hidden gem is a heaven for artists.

Ideal For
Art Ichol is a stunning retreat for the artist community providing them a platform to create, share and showcase their art. Painters, ceramicists, sculptors, and even photographers and filmmakers- the place welcomes all who wants put their creative mind on work.

Formerly the place was opened keeping artists at the centre but over the time has become a favored spot for any traveler who visits Art Ichol as in no time they get lost in the surreal beauty and creativity of the place. The aura of the place with colorful landscapes, extraordinary architecture, ambient music and the artistic props and merchandise makes this place very indulging for the tourists.

About the property
Art Ichol is not just a property but an experience. Besides being located amidst lush green fileds, the infrastructure of the property is also very inspiring with aesthetic interiors involving sculptures, paintings, ceramics, paintings and other such alluring pieces.

Challenging the conventional notions of stays, Art Ichol comprises of an art gallery, an open air sculpture park, painters’ room and art café, metal casting workshop, fibre glass studio and also a stone and wood carving work space. The guests have an access to the entire place and art materials are also provided to them to let their creative juices flow.

The place extends the services of private rooms, internet connection, well- equipped library, gymnasium and fully furnished kitchen to the guests along with a parking facility at the premises.

The rural setting coupled with all these ultra modern amenities and artistic equipments makes this place a highly coveted point of tourist interest.

How to reach
Though situated at a remote place, Art Ichol is easily accessible by all modes of transport making travelling easy.

• By air: The closest airport is at Khajuraho and is about 120km away from Maihar. You can hire taxis from the airport from where it takes around 2 hours to reach Art Ichol.
• By train: The closest station is Maihar railway station and occurs between the stations of Katni and Satna.
• By road: Art Ichol lies about 8km from the main highway in Maihar that connects Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh. You can hire a private taxi for hassle-free commute.

You can also check with the hosts beforehand to see if a pickup and drop facility is available from the train station. Taxis are the best option to reach this place. For the touristsArt Ichol A creative Escape in India

The travelers can prepare their own itinerary to visit the place. Whether visiting just for the weekend or for a week long vacation, Art Ichol offers recreation at its best and is perfect for an artist’s escape. So paint, sculpt and detox at this unique eco retreat in India.