C H E T T I N A D Location
: Located in the central part of Tamilnadu
on the high ranges of the western ghats. Area :
147 sq. kms. Population : Approx. 3 lakh
Tourist
Spot » From Chittinadu
All the below are located between 5 to 15 kms Kamban Mani
Mandapam Kaviarsar Kannadhasan Mani Mandapam Periya Minor's Veedu Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple Athangudi
How to reach Chettinad
? : Roadway :
Karaikudi, located near Chettinad, is well
connected by national highways 45 and 210
with cities like Madurai,
Trichy, Tanjore and Chennai. : Railway :
The main railway station is located at Karaikudi,
which connects Chettinad with Chennai and other
major cities in
Tamil Nadu. : Airway :
The nearest airport is the Madurai Airport (90 km).
History of Chettinad
Enjoy a tour to Chettinad, famously referred to as the Land of Chettiars - the richest merchant families in Tamil Nadu. Chettinad is decked with plush wood furnishings and ceramic collections from across the globe, reminiscent of the grand architectural style of the ancient times. During a tour to Chettinad, visitors should not miss out on shopping. Right from antiques to cotton sarees, Chettinad in Tamil Nadu offers a shopping experience to remember with great delight.