Visalam

Chettinad, India

Visalam hotel is located 10km from the famous Thirumayan Fort in the Kanadukathan village of the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. It is a century-old palatial home with a lot of love and care put into keeping it to its former glory.

Onsite is a 24 hour front desk and keeping with local traditions, rooms are detailed with flooring made with local tiles and craftsmanship. Air conditioning is in each room, and outdoor is a pool to cool off in at the start or end of a busy day touring.

A variety of dining options are available – Shapad Shala where South Indian Chettinad cuisine can be enjoyed on a plantain leaf, a cafe by the pool for lunch, and/or there is a covered terrace for interactive cooking experiences.

On and nearby the property guests can go for a ride on a bullock... 

You will love

  • Iconic Geoffrey Bawa pool
  • Old meets new in timeless style
  • The Raintree restaurant
  • Chennai’s rich heritage

An absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.

Judith & Roger Williams

Thank you for putting together the ancestral adventure of a lifetime. I cannot speak highly enough of the trip. The transfers went smoothly, the accommodation was excellent, the drivers were amazing as they manoeuvred through the traffic and every tour guide had a great deal of knowledge and information. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The contrast of poverty and riches of the country was striking, from the beggars in the street and struggles of the poor to the spectacular, impressive sights of the forts and monuments. There were so many highlights. A moment in time that will never happen again.

Jenny Kidd

Exellent and wonderful, reaching way above expectations.

Elizabeth Mackintosh

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