Chettinad, homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiars, a prosperous banking and business community, seems to live and breathe history. Experience a heritage, art and architecture untouched by time. Visalam, in Karaikudi, is reflective of the grandeur of the region, combined with the almost yogic simplicity of the community.

•    15 heritage rooms

The famed Chettinad cuisine

Jan - Mar: These months are cool (well, 28-34 C) and dry.
Apr - May: Peak summer.

June - Aug: These are the Monsoon (rainy) months. In ayurveda, this is considered a specially good time for healing.

Sept - Dec: A pleasant and dry period, usually the main tourist season.

90 km from Trichy airport and 105 km from Madurai airport.

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