Best Places to Visit in Karaikudi & List of Tourist Attractions in Chettinad, The Land of Nagarathars / Nattukotai Chettiars, Sivaganga District – Visit, Travel Guide
– best places to visit in Chettinad or Chettinadu – the land of nagarathars, the nattukotai chettiars photo coverage

Karaikudi is a charming little town that has traces of its glorious past. Karaikudi is famous for its buildings and its houses.Karaikudi is situated between Trichy-Rameswaram High Road in the Sivagangai district. And the municipality of Karaikudi comprised 74 villages.
The iconic places of Karaikudi are The famous Karpaga Vinayagar temple at Pillaiyarpatti, Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar temple with 108 statues of Ganapathy, Muthu Mariamman Temple, Tamil Thai Kovil, Kamban Manimandabam,The famous Perumal(Vishnu)temple at Ariyakudi, Kundrakudi Murugan Temple,Kavi Arasar, Kannadasan Manimandabam, Vallal Alagappar Statue,Athankudi Palace.
Chettinad Palace adds jewel to the Karaikudi.Karaikudi houses very highly notable for its unique architecture houses. The houses in this town are built using the limestone famously called in local language as “Karai Veedu.”
Travel Tips for Karaikudi / Chettinad or Chettinadu, Sivaganga District:
How To Reach Karaikudi:
On Road: Taxis, buses ,and hired cars are easy ways to get around.
Nearest Railway station: Karaikkudi Junction railway station (station code KKDI), very nearer to Railway station.
Nearest Airport : 84km towards Tiruchirappalli International Airport (Code: TRZ) and 109 km towards Madurai International Airport ( Code IXM).
Following are the Best Places to Visit in Karaikudi & Tourist Attractions in Chettinad or Chettinadu, Sivaganga District – The Land of Nattukotai Chettiars / Nagarathars :
Chettinad Kanadukathan Palace and Attangudi / Athangudi Palace, Karaikudi Visit, Travel Guide
Sri Solai Andavar Temple / Sri Arulmigu Solai Valartha Ayyanar Temple in Kothari at Palathur, Chettinad, Sivaganga District – The Oldest Lord Ayyanar Temple in Chettinad – Temple Timings, Visit, Travel Guide
The Bangala, Chettinad – The Award-winning & Best Heritage Hotel / Resorts in Chettinad, Karaikudi – Visit, Travel Guide, Review
Koppudaiya Nayaki Amman Temple / Koppudai Amman Temple at Karaikudi in Sivaganga District – Oldest & Famous Goddess Amman Temple in Karaikudi, Chettinadu – Temple Timings, Visit, Travel Guide
Kunnakudi / Kundrakudi Shanmughanathar Murugan Temple, Tirupattur – Best & Famous Murugan Temple In Chettinad, India – Visit, Travel Guide (Updated)
Pillaiyarpatti Pillaiyar Temple / Karpaka Vinayakar Temple, Tiruppathur – Best & Famous Ganesha Temple In Chettinad India – Visit, Travel Guide
Thiruppakkottai Village & Temple Festival Trip at Sivaganga District Visit, Travel Guide
Soundaram’s Chettinad Sweets and Snacks, Karaikudi – Best Place To Buy Chettinad Sweets & Snacks – Visit, Travel Guide (Updated)

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