Local customsTravel note
Most mansions are private homes
Kanadukathan, Karaikudi (Chettinad), Tamil Nadu
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Many of Chettinad's grand mansions are still family homes. Only some are open to visitors, often for a fee, and walking into a courtyard uninvited isn't welcome.
The lesson
Visit the mansions that are open, or go with a local guide who arranges access.
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