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Chidambara Vilas Heritage Karaikudi Family Escape with Chettinad Culinary Experiences
3 Days · 2 Nights
₹ 10,999
/ couple
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Karaikudi
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Book before 28th February 2021

Chidambara Vilas

Heritage Karaikudi Family Escape with Chettinad Culinary Experiences

Embark on a culinary voyage of authentic Chettinad flavours at Chidambara Vilas, a 116-year-old property that has carefully preserved the Chettiar lifestyle. Experience a culture rich in heritage and architecture in this stunningly restored property near Karaikudi. Just an eight-hour drive from Bengaluru, this heritage property is the perfect staycation destination, particularly for foodies. Let your tastebuds tingle with the decadent flavours of Chettinad cuisine and your mind be inspired by this charming rustic region.

The Hotel – Traditional setting with a touch of modernity

If you're after a slow-paced escape rich with heritage, culture and food, look no further than Chidambara Vilas. An ode to the Chettiars – the mercantile community of Tamil Nadu, known for its lavish mansions and temples – Chidambara Vilas promises to make your stay unforgettable. Take a break from city life and head to the rural region of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu and immerse yourself in its rich culture and heritage as you discover the true roots of Chettinad cuisine.

Chidambara Vilas is a 116-year-old palatial mansion that authentically showcases the luxurious Chettinad lifestyle of the last century. The efforts of the three-year restoration can be seen in the jaw-dropping exteriors, colourful walls adorned with Hindu gods and goddesses and many ornate figurines. If the exteriors wow you, wait until you experience the interiors. Colonial architecture, long corridors flaunting rich paintings, antique furniture: everything evokes the vibes of an era gone by.

The Heritage Double Room is like a trip back in time with its four-poster rosewood bed, beamed roofing, wooden paneling and alluring Athangudi tiled flooring. Vintage accessories dot the room along with handpicked paintings. The perfect amalgamation of ancient heritage and contemporary amenities, the room also comes complete with an HD TV, refrigerator, a bathroom with a bath and shower cubicle, a study table and large wardrobes.

Your handpicked inclusions:

Begin your day with delicious breakfast

Enjoy one experiential Chettinad lunch

Learn the basics of Chettinad cuisine with one cooking class (after which you can enjoy the dishes you've created)

Delve into the history of the region with one morning heritage walk

Travelling with family? Two kids aged 11 years and under stay free in existing bedding with all package inclusions.

Hotel Details
  • Check-in: 12pm / Checkout: 12pm
Amenities
  • Book before 15th February 2021
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathtub
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • King bed
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
Experiences
  • Book before 28th February 2021
  • Even though the property is located in a village, it's close to almost all the major attractions such as Thirugokarnam Temple (24 km), Thirumayam Fort (4 km), Narthamalai (36 km) and Kodumbaloor (60 km).
  • While Narthamalai is famous for its historical rock-cut temples, Kodumbaloor is renowned for the resplendent Moovar Koil temple complex.
  • Just 27km from the property is Pillayarpatti which houses Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, one of the oldest rock-cut cave temples of Tamil Nadu.
  • This heritage property is located at the mid-point of the famous Tanjore-Madurai-Trichy circuit, which means you can visit any of these places within a day.
  • The temple towns of Madurai and Tanjore are just two hours and one-and-a-half hours away, respectively.
  • For those who love their antiques, the famous antique market of Karaikudi is only 30 minutes away.
  • The popular beach town of Rameshwaram and the ghost town of Dhanushkodi are only three hours away.
  • If there's ever a place to go overboard with all things food, it's here. Begin your culinary journey with a hearty five-course breakfast along with fresh fruit juice, tea and coffee served in the restaurant between 7am and 10am.
  • The breakfast served is a mix of continental and Chettinad dishes, with delectable treats such as medhu vadas, vellai paniyaram, milagu pongal, dosas, kandarappam and more.
  • Famous with visitors to the region, the experiential lunch (served once per stay) is not to be missed. Take your tastebuds on an epicurean journey of South Indian flavours with a staggering 23 varieties of Chettinad dishes and accompaniments served on a banana leaf. Relish hot soup, different varieties of vegetables, chicken, mutton, fish, rice and dessert.
  • Try your hand at cooking all the delicious delights in your one-hour cooking class (once per stay) where you can join the property's speciality Chettinad chef in preparing one authentic vegetarian or non-vegetarian dish or dessert. Once you've finished, tuck into the treats you prepared.
  • During your one-time morning heritage walk at 7.30am (or in the evening at 5pm if you prefer), step out of the palatial mansion and immerse yourself in the splendid surroundings, dominated by equally stunning Chettinad mansions built around the 19th century.
Inclusions
  • Book before 28th February 2021
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • An experiential Chettinad lunch, once during your stay
  • A cooking class, once during your stay
  • A morning heritage walk, once during your stay
  • Check-in: 12pm / Checkout: 12pm
  • Inclusions valid for up to two adults and two children (aged 11 years and under)
Exclusions
  • All expenses of personal nature
  • Anything not mentioned above

Valid for travel until 30 September 2021 (Book before 28th February 2021).

Compulsory Gala Dinner Surcharge: Gala dinner charges apply for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 2020. The charges are INR2,000 per adult (aged 13 years and over) for 24 December 2020 and 31 December 2020. Kids aged five to 12 years will be charged half the tariff applicable for adults. Kids aged four years and under will be served on a complimentary basis. This gala dinner will include a cultural night and special Chettinad and Indian cuisine. Payable directly to the hotel.

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7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.

Feel Like Changing Your Dates? No Worries… You may make unlimited date changes up to 21 days before check-in. This is provided you choose dates that are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Safety Measures: Chidambara Vilas has initiated a range of safety measures such as contact-free check-in, thermal screening, baggage sanitisation, social distancing in common areas, regular sanitisation of rooms and high-touch points, regular disinfection of common areas, and more.

The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.

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Buy Now, Choose Dates Later: If you want to secure this offer and don't know when you want to travel please select 'Buy Now, Choose Dates Later'. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates — within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select 'My Escapes' under the 'My Account' tab and follow the prompts.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.

Feel Like Changing Your Dates? No Worries… You may make unlimited date changes up to 21 days before check-in. This is provided you choose dates that are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

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