Chettinad
Faded mansion towns and India's boldest regional cuisine
A short trip through the Chettinad region's cluster of towns — palatial 19th-century mansions built by a merchant community, and food that punches well above its weight.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Estimated cost
- ₹10,000 - ₹18,000
- Best time to visit
- November to March
- Nearest hub
- Madurai
- Good for
- Couples, Family, Friends
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3-day itinerary for Chettinad
Day 1: Arrival in Karaikudi
- Walk through Chettinad mansion architecture
- First taste of Chettinad cuisine
Day 2: Mansion towns
- Visit Kanadukathan's row of heritage mansions
- Antique and tile workshops
Day 3: Departure
- Local market walk before heading back
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