Rameshwaram to Thanjavur is 250 km distance, we decided to travel there via Karaikudi, which is the food & Culture capital of Chettinad region

In this video you will see India’s first vertical life sea bridge at Pamban, then Karaikudi local food and a visit to see the Chettinad architecture. We learnt about the luxury heritage property converted into a hotel ie Chidambara vilas there after we went to see the same.

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Description of the places visited by us on the 17th Dec 2024 tour of Rameshwaram to Thanjavur.

Pamban Bridge Pamban bridge is at a distance of 10 km from Rameshwaram temple.

Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge that connects the town of Mandapam in mainland India with Rameswaram.

Length of railway bridge 2.06 km

The new railway bridge is a vertical uplift from the centre to let the ships pass through.

Lunch at Karaikudi We travelled 140 km from Rameswaram and reached Karaikudi which is famous for its “Chettinad Cuisines”. We had our Chettinad lunch at Priya Mess. This restaurant is famous for nonveg food.

After lunch, we explored Karaikudi with Mr Mandikandan ji (Tourism guide) He is a French teacher by profession and has an interest in Tourism as well.

Desotta Bakery Then we headed towards one of the famous and oldest bakeries of Karaikudi Desotta Bakery. We came to know that this bakery is since 1962. We tried some of the cake options there and that was all so delicious.

Cashew Cake Rs 22 per piece
Honey Cake Rs 22 per piece

Chettinad Houses After this, we visited a village Kanadukathan which is famous for Chettinad houses & its Architecture and we also saw a Chettinad Palace from the outside.

Handloom Weaving Centre After this we visited the 100yearold Handloom Weaving Centre also known as “Tamil Theri”.

We met the owner of this centre, Mr Venkatraman who is a major Chettinad Saree producer. Also visited their Saree Shop and bought one Chettinad Saree from there.

Saree Cost Rs 1200

Chidambara Vilas After this, we travelled 10 km and reached at Chidambara Vilas which is 120 years old heritage property.

We experienced an amazing view from the terrace of Chidambara Vilas & also understood the Chettinad architecture.

Tariff of Chidambara Vilas Rs 15,000 for a Night

Bakery Maharaj Pudukkottai After this we visited a Maharaj Bakery at Pudukkottai & had a pudding cake.

Pudding Cake Rs 12 per piece

Hotel in Thanjavur We stayed in Thanjavur at TTDC property Hotel Tamil Nadu which is the Tamil Nadu government undertaking.

Stay at this place was average, I enjoyed my stay more at TTDC Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari.

Tariff Rs 2100 for double occupancy

After this, we ended our day

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