Situated in the heart of Tamil Nadu state in India, the region of Chettinad is well-known for its agriculture, architecture, and unique cuisine. This region holds important cultural and historical treasures including French Art-Deco style palatial mansions peppered across the region, the magnificent Raja’s palace in Kanadukathan, and the 17th-century hilltop Thirumayam Fort. Browse antique markets in Karaikudi, sample the region’s flavourful and fiery cuisine featuring the famous Chettinad chicken, and visit to one of the impressively ornate temples. The town is also famous for its beautiful, hand-printed cotton fabric and traditional brightly-coloured Athangudi tiles.