Visalam Chettinad Palace - A CGH Earth Experience

Visalam is a century-old lovingly-restored palatial home in Kanadukathan village of the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. The property is located 6.2 mi from the famous Thirumayam Fort – a remnant of the Chettinad dynasty. It offers a 24-hour front desk, free parking on property and a swimming pool. The airy rooms comes with air-conditioning and period details like flooring with locally-made tiles. There is a private balcony, a seating space with a sofa and the room is equipped with a work desk, wardrobe and an electronic safe. The attached bathroom has hot/cold shower facilities and contains complimentary toiletries. The restaurant has a covered terrace with access to interactive cooking experiences. There’s an outdoor pool with a café to savor a satisfactory lunch. There’s also the Shapad Shala, where you can enjoy South Indian Chettinad cuisine on a plantain leaf. Visalam offers a 24-hour front desk and free parking on property, luggage storage facilities, library, travel desk and a concierge to assist you. Car rental and currency exchange facilities can also be availed. For those who like to work on the move, there is also a business center. It is located 9.3 mi from the ancient Ayyanar Temple. Transport hubs nearby include Madurai Airport which is 56 mi away, and Trichy Railway Station which is 50 mi away. An enthralling way to explore life around Visalam is to ride on a bullock cart or go bicycling. You can catch glimpses of local artisans at work, womenfolk cooking local delicacies and several other charming facets of Chettinad. This room has high ceilings, gleaming floors and furnishings that give you a sense of luxury that is warm, intimate and rustic – inspired by the styles of the past, flawlessly crafted and made from the finest Burma teak. King-size, comfortable beds with handcrafted bed linen are provided in every suite. All the floors and the walls are inlaid with the famous handmade Aathangudy tiles. Every room has an attached bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the garden where you can spend your afternoons reading, or nights looking out into the sky.