THE Lotus Palace is a 230-year-old house in Kanadukathan village, which has been carefully restored and converted into a ...

Kanadukathan, around 15km from Karaikudi, is the best places to admire the heritage houses, built between the mid-1800s and early 1900s, of the Chettiyar community, who were traditionally bankers ...

The Chettiars showcased their wealth by building more than 10,000 grand mansions, some constructed as late as the 1930s, often in flamboyant styles incorporating luxury materials such as Italian ...

Even the design of the palace was provided by Dr Chettiyar only. An outstanding example of the Chettinad architecture, the Chettinad Palace of India dates back to the year 1912. It reflects the ...

While most of the boutique hotels in the region have stuck to a template, The Park’s design sensibilities have brought a new approach, a fascinating blend of Chettinad heritage with the decadent. It ...

Considered as one of the seven wonders of India, Chettinad Palace is a must-visit attraction while in Karaikudi. Do visit the “Aayiram Jannal Veedu”. The region is a heaven for lovers of antiques, ...