Chettinadu Mansion, Kanadukathan

Situated just behind the Raja’s Palace in a sleepy, rural town, this stylish heritage home is equi-distant from Trichy, Tanjore and Madurai. Constructed in 1902 and taking 10 years to build, the courtyards, halls and corridors are quiet, cool and beautifully decorated with intricate artwork, Burmese teak and Italian marble. Your host will introduce you to the local Chettinadu cuisine and, given the slightest encouragement, will regale you with stories of local folklore.