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2 days / 1 nights

Chettinad Heritage & Mansions Tour

Explore the grand Chettinad mansions, antique markets and the region's legendary cuisine, paired with the Chola temples of Thanjavur.

Duration
2D / 1N
From
₹9,800
Best season
November to March
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Number of days
days
8
Date
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Passengers
2

Free enquiry · Fixed fare confirmed before you travel · No online payment

Tour highlights

What you'll experience

  • Karaikudi & Kanadukathan mansions
  • Athangudi tile workshops
  • Authentic Chettinad meal
  • Thanjavur Big Temple
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Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. D1

    Chettinad mansions & cuisine

    Wander the palatial homes of Kanadukathan and Karaikudi, visit Athangudi tile makers and antique shops, and sit down to a proper Chettinad lunch.

    Kanadukathan Karaikudi Athangudi Kandanur
  2. D2

    Thanjavur Chola heritage

    Drive to Thanjavur for the UNESCO Brihadeeswarar Temple, the Royal Palace and the Saraswathi Mahal library before your drop.

    Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Palace Saraswathi Mahal

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned car
  • Driver bata & night halt
  • Toll & parking
  • Fuel

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Mansion entry fees
  • Meals
Good to know

Chettinad Tour — FAQs

Are the Chettinad mansions open to visitors?

Several mansions in Kanadukathan and Karaikudi welcome visitors for a small fee, and some operate as heritage hotels. Our driver knows which are open on your travel day.

Traveller reviews

Loved by 2,000+ travellers

4.9 / 5from 2,148 trips
Chettinad heritage tour, well planned
“Explored the Chettinad mansions and ate a proper Chettinad meal the driver recommended. He knew which palaces were open and the back roads between villages. A memorable, authentic day.”
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Gokul Raman

Trichy · 9 Dec 2025

Sorted our whole TN temple trip from abroad
“As an NRI I was nervous arranging transport from Dubai. One WhatsApp number handled everything — Trichy airport pickup, the Chettinad and Thanjavur temples, then a Madurai drop. Drivers were on time every single day.”
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Dubai · 21 Nov 2025

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Madurai · 18 Oct 2025

Sabarimala season, very dependable
“Took a group to Pamba for Sabarimala. During the busiest season the driver still managed the parking and timing beautifully. Respectful of the vratham rules and the irumudi. We felt looked after.”
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