Chettinad Crafts And Culture Tour With Lunch - From Madurai

New9 hFree cancellationBy SITA World Tours

About this activity

This is a private full-day excursion to explore the history, culture, cuisine and crafts of the Chettinad district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The district gets its name from the Chettiars, a powerful and prosperous business community whose influence is clearly discernible in the region's culture, crafts and cuisine. The old wealth of the Chettiars can still be seen in the large number of elaborate 19th century mansions they built in a mix of Indian and European styles. Apart from being famous for its spicy and aromatic cuisine, Chettinad is also known for its crafts, such as the famous Athangudi handmade tiles and the Chettinad handloom sarees.

Highlights

• Tile and pottery making

• Thirumayam fort

• Chettinad style mansions

• Antiques market

What's included

✓Lunch (vegetarian lunch, beverage excluded)
✓A local English speaking Guide.
✓Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
✓02 bottles of mineral water per person
✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

✕Additional food or drink
✕Items of a personal nature
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Not recommended for participants with back problems.
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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