Madurai – Chettinad – Madurai

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About Madurai – Chettinad – Madurai

The day excursion covering Madurai and Chettinad will give you an entirely different experience, exhibiting the ancient tradition and age-old culture that prevailed in these two cities.

Visit the royal residences in Chettinad, within a two-hour drive from Madurai. The majestic buildings which were once the residences of Tamil Nadu’s popular business community called Chettiars,making you spellbound with their regal architecture. Enjoy your visit to Chettinad and drive back to Madurai

Madurai

Madurai is the well-known city in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, is hailed for having the longest-surviving civilization and cultural customs. Because of its bustling marketplaces and other shopping areas, which keep the city vibrantly alive all day, Madurai is commonly named the "sleepless city."

Madurai is famous for the grandest Meenakshi Amman Temple with Lord Shiva in the name of Sundareswarar and His consort Meenakshi Amman, blessing His devotees. It will be surprising to know that the entire city of Madurai is around the temple, with the sanctum of Goddess Meenakshi as the epicenter.

Destination Covered

Madurai

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01Madurai – Chettinad

Chettinad is around 87 km from Madurai and can be reached in less than two hours’ drive. Chettinad, known for its grand buildings, was home to the Chettiars, a prominent business community. The house with one thousand windows is still popular in this area. Over time, as people moved away, many houses remained empty, and a few were turned into heritage hotels.

During your tour to Chettinad, you can visit these regal architectures and give a try the world renowned Chettinad cuisine. If time permits, visit the nearby village of Athangudi . Explore the intriguing craft of handcrafted tiles in this charming village.

After visiting all the places, you can drive back to Madurai. You can shop or spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the hotel.