Offbeat Chettinadu Tour
Cultural Escapes in Chettinadu
Kanadukathan is a place probably alien to many.
But it’s a big little town bustling with energy that seems to pour in from a bygone era.
Markets selling artifacts that rich Chettiars of yore collected from across the world, ornate temples, and opulent palaces dot this town.
This is one of India’s heritage villages with culture that is reminiscent of the country’s wonderful past.
If nostalgia, photos in sepia and some cultural experience is what you seek.
Look no further than our offbeat tour of Chettinadu, complete with a heritage mansion homestay.
Unwind: Familiarize yourself with Chettinadu culture through cooking demos.
A guided tour of the mansion and chats with the locals.
Visit the significant 17th century fort at Thirumayam and take in the life size sculptures at the Avudayar temple.
Watch the weavers spin out special Chettinadu saris.
Go cycling around the villages and see the workings of a Chettinadu village.
Savor: Traditional Chettinad food is rich in spices and flavours.
Chettinadu chicken, mutton kolambu and kuli paniyaram and kavanarisi are some of the dishes that you will get to feast on.
Have a tour of the mansion, marveling at the details involved in the heritage artistry.
Your day of culture has just begun. Set off on a tour of the handmade tile unit at Athangudi.
This industry dates back several years back, but has been gaining popularity recently.
On your way back, visit the weaving centre at Kanadukathan where beautiful Chettinadu sarees are weaved in a simple weaving center.
A Nadaswaram recital in the evening will be just the perfect way to end this culturally rich day.
Today, a local guide from Kanadukathan will accompany you in exploring the nearby towns of Pudukottai and Thirumayam.
Once a princely state, Pudukottai now comprises of places of absorbing interest to historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and lovers of art.
Thirumayam has a beautiful Fort constructed in the year 1687.
It is important in the history of the Thondaiman rulers of Pudukkottai and the British.
A cooking demonstration in the afternoon will wind up this tour of Chettinadu.
