Book a hotel near Kanadukathan Palace, Karaikudi

Don't scratch your head thinking about what's next on the agenda. Chettinad is calling to you.

You'll locate it in Tiruchirappalli, approximately 1,250 mile (2,012 kilometers) from the national capital, New Delhi.

There's a good selection of 7 hotels within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of Chettinad, but it's still worthwhile to make your reservation ahead of time. Just 1 mile (2 kilometers) away, you will be able to get some rest at the Sangam Hotel Trichy. A couple of others are the Grand Gardenia, 2 miles (3 kilometers) away, and the OYO Rooms Convent Road Tiruchirapalli, 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) away.

To make sure there's enough of your piggy bank left over to experience everything you'd planned, stay at the OYO Premium Trichy Railway Station, 1 mile (2 kilometers) away.

Hang out, take a break and rub shoulders with the locals at PaatiKoozh, which is just around the corner. If you'd like a more formal bite, check out cake house, which is also close-at-hand. Of course, there's no better way to cap off a day of exploring than with a relaxing drink or two. TASMAC Wines, also a brief walk away, is the spot to be.

Other Things to Do Near Chettinad

• A significant house of worship in this area is Our Lady's Cathedral. Admire its beautiful façade or find out if there is a chance to have a tour.
• You can stop by St John's Church. Although this local house of prayer is frequented by tourists, you need to inquire about the tour times if you'd like to spend some time inside the actual building.
• Take out some time to go and look at St. Lourdes Church. Ask about information on visiting if you'd like to go inside.
• Travelers and locals alike tend to admire Rock Fort. Arrange a tour to get a closer look.
• Learn about the local religion and traditions and perhaps even offer up a prayer of your own at Vekkaliamman Temple.

If you are after an easy way to get to Chettinad, why not catch the metro? If you get off at the closest station, Tiruchchirappalli Palakkarai, it's just 0.1 miles (0.2 kilometers) away. Another station that's just a bit farther, at 0.4 miles (0.6 kilometers), is Bells Railway Ground.