Chettinad Travel Vacations
Chettinad is renowned across India for its unique spectacular combination of flavorful cuisine, yet few venture to this sleepy, tranquil village. In its former glory days, Chettinad was a booming community of decadence. The Nagarathar (Nattukottai Chettiar), a group of successful merchants, built their palaces and mansions here about one hundred years ago. Today, most of these majestic ancestral homes are crumbling away with their rubies intact, yet the lavish spirit lives on within the vivid culture, and artisanal traditions of textiles and woodcraft. If you are seeking an authentic experience in India, this is truly the hidden gem.
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Heritage & Culture
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Chettinadu Palace
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Mansions
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Antique Shops
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Set on the outskirts of Karaikudi, The Bangla is named after the Tamil pronunciation of ‘Bungalow’ and is located 90 kms from Madurai airport and 400 kms from the Chennai International Airport.
A beautiful Chettinad Mansion, Visalam was built by Ramanathan Chettiar for his daughter 75 years ago.
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