Saratha VilasHeritage Hotel in Chettinad
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View of the main façade of Saratha Vilas
Main wedding hall at Saratha Vilas
Central courtyard at Saratha vilas
Welcome and transfer from Madurai or Trichy airports. 2 to 2 ½ hours driving to reach Saratha VilasArrival and welcome at the hotel, visit of the heritage buildingWalk or bicycle ride in the village of Kothamangalam , Ayyanar shrine and the terracotta figure, sacred wood, bird watching . Dinner at Saratha Vilas
Day 1 – Afternoon
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Bois sacré dédié à Karupa à Kothamangalam
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Paysage de « érys » et temple de Shiva à Kothamangalam
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Exploring around Kotamangalam (total 30km):Chettiar village of Kadiyapatti and visit of a Palace – XVII°century Tirumayam Fort and its two cave temples (Vishnou stonecarving - VII° century) – Village of Kanadukathan, visit of a palatialhome and handloom weaver’s workshop.Traditional vegetarian lunch on banana leaf at Saratha Vilas
Street of Kadiyapatti
Day 2 – morning
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Tirumayam Fort and Siva and Perumal cave temples, Chola period
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Chettinad Rajas’ Palace in Kanadukathan and weavers’ workshop
Day 2 – morning
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Free programme - ayurvedic Massages – Carambol game –Presentation on Chettinad heritage and the protection & heritage-based projects - Visit of potter’s workshop – Bull oxcart ride (prior booking only)Dinner at Saratha Vilas
Massage ayurvédique à la Saratha Vilas
Day 2 –afternoon
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Tour in the heart of the Chettinad region(total 50km):Chettiar village of Pallathur – Kotadi Ayyanar shrine – Old Chettinad train station - Village of Kottaiyur (visit of one palace , future Museum of Lifestyle)Lunch at the Bangala Hotel in Karaikudi
Pallathur & Kothadi Ayyanar shrine
Day 3 – Morning
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Karaikudi (antic shops –bazaar- Wood carving workshop – visit of A.M.A. house)Dinner at Saratha Vilas
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Day 3 – afternoon
Palatial architecture of Karaikudi and its bazar
Exploring Chettinad region (total 50/100km):Bird sanctuary of Vettangudi, or village weekly market, or religious festival accordingly to Tamil calendar.Traditional vegetarian lunch on banana leaf at Saratha Vilas.
Day 4 – morning
Religious festival of Kawadi (end February), Pongal (mid-January) and Ayyanar (from May to end of August)
Weekly market of Kothamangalam
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Decorative tiles factory in Athangudi - Athangudi PalaceClans Temple of Pillayarpatti – Vairavanpatti – NemanDinner at Saratha Vilas
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Day 4 – afternoon
Decorative tiles factory and Palace in AthangudiClan Temples of Nemam and Vellangudi in the heart of Chettinad
Ensemble des temples et sanctuaires du site de Nartamalai
Day tour in the ancient kingdom of Pudukottai (1686), (total 100/150km ). Visit of the Museum .Temples et shrines in the natural site of Nartamalai. The temples were built from IX° century (2-3 hour-walk)Picnic prepared by Saratha Vilas
Day 5 – Morning
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Ayyanar shrine of Ellangudipatti
Cave temple of Sittannavasal (frescos from IX° century)On the way back, visit of Ayyanar shrine of ElladangudipattiDinner at Saratha Vilas
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Day 5 – afternoon
Temple of Ramanathan Swami in Rameshwaram
Tour to Rameshwaram, 1or 2 days (total 300/350km)City of Lord Rama (Ramayana Legend) built on an island in MannarGulf (UNESCO biosphere reserve)Temple of Ramanatha Swami XII° century – hypostyle corridors (3000 pillars) of 1,2km long – 22wells pilgrimage), dedicated to Lord Rama. One of the most important Hindu pilgrimage site of India.Picnic prepared by Saratha Vilas. BeachNight in Madurai or in Rameswaram
Day 6 – morning
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Ramanathan Swami Temple in Rameshwaram and Meenakshi Aman temple in Madurai
Day 6 – afternoon
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La suite Victorienne
La suite Art Déco
La suite Ethnique
Saratha VilasHeritage Hotel in Chettinad
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La chambre des Bomais
La suite Gondwana
Les terres cuites à la Saratha Vilas
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Saratha VilasN°832, Main Street - 630 105 Kothamangalam
Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu+91(0)99842 03175/ +91(0)99849 36158
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Saratha VilasHeritage Hotel in Chettinad
