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Chettinad Flavors and Traditions Tour with a Culinary Expert

3 days
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Start and end in Karaikudi
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Classic Chettinad style corridor with black pillars
  • Temple with a tall tower and reflected in a water body.
  • Outdoor pool area with lit pavilion at dusk
  • Colorful painted statues of animals lined up in a row.
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  • Walking through the stunning old mansions and tasting the region's unique spices felt like stepping into another world.

    YJ
    Yewan, traveled in October
    5.0
  • Colonial-style mansion beautifully lit at dusk
  • Historic building facade with traditional Indian signage.
  • Well-lit dining area with traditional wooden decor
  • Man walking past a bright, ornate building with green windows.
  • Traditional Indian spices and ingredients arranged on a counter
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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
Ages 6+

Highlights

  • Explore heritage mansions in Kannadugathan
  • Cook traditional Chettinad dishes with a chef
  • Experience Tamil fortune-telling with parrots
  • Weave your own Chettinad cotton saree
  • Dine on a banana leaf at The Bangala

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival & Welcome to Chettinad
  2. Day 2 Palatial Trails & Culinary Heritage
  3. Day 3 Farewell with Flavor
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  • YJ
    · October 1st, 2025
    The Chettinad Flavors and Traditions tour was honestly one of the most special travel experiences I’ve had. Walking through the stunning old mansions and tasting the region’s unique spices felt like stepping into another world. I loved the cooking session with a local chef learning to make authentic dishes and then sitting down to enjoy them was such a personal highlight. Our guide wasn’t just informative but also warm, sharing stories that made the culture and people come alive. Staying in heritage homes gave the whole trip a magical charm, and I came back not just with photos, but with memories and connections that I’ll truly treasure.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • RW
    · October 1st, 2025
    an extrodinary short tour exploring the authentic chettinad food, preparations and selections of spices was an wonderful experience which I embrace lifelong.
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    Trip date: September 2025
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