SARATHA VILAS HOTEL IN CHETTINAD
How and When to get There?
Chettinad in the heart of Tamil Nadu, South India
Chettinad is located in the center of a 100 km diameter circle formed by Dravidian India’s great heritage sites: Thanjavur in the northeast, Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) in the north, and Madurai to the southwest. Chettinad is therefore located along the most popular tourist route of South India although its beauty has been explored by comparatively few travelers.
Saratha Vilas Chettinad Palace – Hotel is located 15 km north of the Chettinad region’s main city, Karaikudi, and 5 km west of the village of Kanadukathan, in a peaceful hamlet of heritage homes built around two temples and their tanks.
How to Visit Chettinad?
By train:
Direct, overnight trains between Karaikudi junction (station code KKDI) and Chennai run twice daily. The station is 16 km from Saratha Vilas. Taxis are available to the hotel.
By road:
Chettinad is well connected to Trichy, Thanjavur, and Madurai (2 hours) by bus and train. The route takes approximately two hours.
From Chennai International Airport, it takes approximately 7½ hours to drive to the 385 km to Saratha Vilas.
From Pondicherry, it takes approximately 5 hours for the 280 km drive to Saratha Vilas.
By air:
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) is 75 km from Saratha Vilas, an approximately 90-minute drive.
Madurai Airport (IXM) is 110 km from Saratha Vilas, an approximate 2 hour drive.
Chennai International Airport is 385 km from Saratha Vilas, an approximately 7½ hour drive.
Taxis may be arranged upon arrival at the airport or reserved in advance.
Chettinad Maps - Places of Interest
Climate and Seasons in Chettinad
As per the India Meteorological Department, monsoon season rainfalls are very rare during the period from June to September, making Chettinad a great destination for families traveling during European school holidays. Winter temperatures ranging between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius (Indian Meteorological Department) make it the perfect destination for North Indian and European travelers searching for the sun.
Best season: December to the end of March. Expect moderate temperatures during the day and refreshing evenings.
Summer season: July/August/September. Expect sunny days with high temperatures and sultry evenings.
Hot tropical season: April/May/June.
Moderate rainy season and much cooler : October/November. Cool temperatures with moderate to heavy rainfalls on and off during the day.