About Chettiar Mansion:
Chettiar Mansion at Kanadukathan in Chettinad region is a historic home and architectural extravaganza, presently converted into a heritage hotel. This mansion is the living example of the elegance and beauty of the architectural brilliance of the Chettinad populaces in the forgone years. There are breathtaking intricate carvings on the door of this attractive mansion. The design of the mansion is in traditional south Indian architectural style with an open courtyard in the middle allowing natural light to fill the whole house. The courtyard is imposing with beautifully stone-carved pillars. The various parts of the mansion were demarcated by the colorful handmade floor tiles called Athungudi. On top of it, antique furniture, wooden vessels from neighboring countries and enamel add the beauty of this heritage home.
General Information about Chettiar Mansion:
Location: Chettinad
State: Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to March
How to Reach Chettiar Mansion:
By Air:
The nearest airport is Madurai, which is 90 kms from Chettinad. One can take direct flights from Madurai to Chennai.
By Rail:
Karaikudi is the main railway station, which connects Chettinad with Chennai and other major cities in Tamilnadu.
By Road:
Karaikudi is well connected by the national highways 45 and 210 with Madurai, Trichy, Tanjore and Chennai.