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Visalam
is CGH Earth Group's new experience in Kannadukathan situated 16
km from Karaikudi village in Chettinadu District of Tamilnadu
in Southern India.
Chettinadu
region is known to be home of the Chettiar families, one of
the richest business communities of South
India and now having spread wings
all over India and South East Asia. Old Chettiar
Families built large homes
known as Nattukottai means
home/local fort which have
an amazing array of antique furniture, traditional feel and
exquisite architecture.
Since
early 2000 Chettinad region has come to be known for few
homestays that were converted out of Nattukottai.
These formed a very interesting luncheon stopovers (Where
Chettinad Meals are served in traditional fashion) on
the Thanjavur - Madurai Route and also a good stay option for
those who want to savour the experience for a little longer.
CGH
Earth with Visalam has gone a step further and integrates an
unforgettable experience like its Kerala and Karnataka
Resorts.
Visalam
is a 72 yr old chettinad mansion restored to its original
state with woodworks and masonery etc located at kannadukathan
a village 16 km from karaikudi (Chettinad’s main town).
The exterior
is wonderfully made with a mix of Art decor, South Indian and
Colonial styles.
Interiors are designed with ethnic look with artistic woodwork
furniture, doors etc and old carvings.
Sight
Seeing / Activities: All places of interest are within 35 km radius of
karaikudi.
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Visit village
market at Chandor (Mondays in karaikudi) for palmyra leaf,
basket weaving cotton weaves and see & taste fresh and
dried produce from farms and sea.
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Raja
Chettined mansion.
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9 major
Saivite Temples.
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Pandye-era
general Veerapandyan kottabomman’s fort.
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Firestones
and Statues at the rock cut caves of Siddannavasal -
(about 25 – 30 km from karaikudi).
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Azhagu
mess on mayappan ambalam street for traditional chettinad food
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Karaikudi’s
Muniswaran kovil street has several antique shops selling
stuff from local home furnitures, lots of junk, glass objects,
glass with art works etc.
Location:
Southern
Tamil Nadu is a place where one can see people living in
cultural rhythms, masterworks of Tamil literature and great
temples of Madurai. Karaikudi is visited as a part of Heritage
Tamilnadu Itinerary.
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