Chettinad is an interesting place to travel to whether you are an antiquarian or a tourist. Chettinad is famous as the land of Chettiars, the wealthiest merchant families in Tamil Nadu.
Distance from Chennai: 363 kms
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Ideal Weekend Duration: 2-3 days trip
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Ideal Weekend Duration: 2-3 days trip
Places to Visit: museums-the Kamban Mani Mandapam and the Kaviarsar Kannadhasan Mani Mandapam, Athmanathaswamy Temple, Chettiar Clan Temple, Karpagavinayagar Temple, the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Devakottai is famous for the 108 statues of Vinayak.
Things to do: shopping in Chettinad you will be overwhelmed by the large number of antique shops and the range of antiques-from mugs and bowls from Czechoslovakia to bamboo boxes from Burma.Chettinad is the place where you can buy exquisite antique furniture as home décor.
Things to do: shopping in Chettinad you will be overwhelmed by the large number of antique shops and the range of antiques-from mugs and bowls from Czechoslovakia to bamboo boxes from Burma.Chettinad is the place where you can buy exquisite antique furniture as home décor.
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