Half Day Guided Tour from Madurai to Athangudi

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Athangudi, to visit to the traditional tile-making and pottery units. The brightly patterned Athangudi tiles were commissioned by the Chettiars for their mansions and are entirely handmade, even now. From Athangudi, we may drive to the Thirumayam Fort. Built in the 17th century, the fort has been a site of several battles and intrigues. Nearby, is the small town of Kanadukathan, famous for its grand old-style mansions with elaborate woodwork, terracotta and tile work.

You may also check out the antiques market in Karaikudi and the local weaving units that produce the famous Chettinad weaves.

Apart from the places listed above, this tour also offers a great opportunity to see the living culture of Chettinad. You will see paddy farming, small villages, bazaars, and shrines dedicated to folk deities.

What's Included

Two bottles (250 ml) of water per person
Entrance fees
English speaking guide
All applicable taxes
Gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, specialty beverages and meals not stated in the programme
Any service not listed in the inclusions
US$ 20 extra fee for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Kms from the city center.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please contact 48 hours before the excursion to confirm exact time and pick up location. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    During this excursion, you will explore the history, culture, cuisine and crafts of the Chettinad district. Chettinad is named after the Chettiars, a powerful and prosperous business community, which has strongly influenced the region's culture, crafts and cuisine. They built a large number of elaborate 19th century mansions 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 saris.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Athangudi, to visit to the traditional tile-making and pottery units. The brightly patterned Athangudi tiles were commissioned by the Chettiars for their mansions and are entirely handmade, even now.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    From Athangudi, we may drive to the Thirumayam Fort. Built in the 17th century, the fort has been a site of several battles and intrigues. Nearby, is the small town of Kanadukathan, famous for its grand old-style mansions with elaborate woodwork, terracotta and tile work.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum vehicle size is 6 passengers
  • If you have limited mobility, please let us know in advance
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs
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Half-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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