| Sightseeing Highlights:
One of the main attractions of Chettinad is the huge country homes of the Chettiars. These ancestral houses, that were built more than 100 years ago, have massive high walled structures and were decorated with the finest of wood and craftsmanship. They are packed with imported period furniture, chandeliers, curios and paintings.
Also interesting to see is the Chettinad museum, which is housed in an old converted house. It showcases the traditional jewellery, textiles, household implements and utensils, and all other unique lifestyle products of the Chettiyars.
Among temples, the must see is the Meenakshi Sundereshwar temple, that is famous for its unique architecture.
Other Activities:
Make a visit to Attangudi to see the production of the famous Atthangudi tiles.
Also visit the famous rock cut temple of Lord Ganesha, located at a distance of 12km from the city centre.
Chettinad is also a shopper's delight with an amazing range of handicrafts, textiles and antiques available.
Located in the centre of Tami Nadu, Chettinad
is the home of the Nattukottai Chettiars called the Nagarathars who
were and are still today, a prosperous banking and business community.
This entire area is a major tourist spot with its temples, old palatial
buildings, architecture, woodcraft, textiles and delicious cuisine. It
also has a vivid history and culture. The biggest town in Chettinad is
called Karaikudi and it is about 90 minutes drive from Madurai. |
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