Visalam - Cgh Earth Hotel

Visalam is a century-old lovingly-restored palatial home in Kanadukathan village of the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu The property is located 10 km from the famous Thirumayam Fort ? a remnant of the Chettinad dynasty It offers a 24-hour front desk, free parking on property and a swimming pool

The airy rooms comes with air-conditioning and period details like flooring with locally-made tiles There is a private balcony, a seating space with a sofa and the room is equipped with a work desk, wardrobe and an electronic safe The attached bathroom has hot/cold shower facilities and contains complimentary toiletries

The restaurant has a covered terrace with access to interactive cooking experiences There?s an outdoor pool with a café to savour a satisfactory lunch There?s also the Shapad Shala, where you can enjoy South Indian Chettinad cuisine on a plantain leaf

Visalam offers a 24-hour front desk and free parking on property, luggage storage facilities, library, travel desk and a concierge to assist you Car rental and currency exchange facilities can also be availed For those who like to work on the move, there is also a business centre

It is located 15 km from the ancient Ayyanar Temple Transport hubs nearby include Madurai Airport which is 90 km away, and Trichy Railway Station which is 80 km away

An enthralling way to explore life around Visalam is to ride on a bullock cart or go bicycling You can catch glimpses of local artisans at work, womenfolk cooking local delicacies and several other charming facets of Chettinad

This room has high ceilings, gleaming floors and furnishings that give you a sense of luxury that is warm, intimate and rustic ? inspired by the styles of the past, flawlessly crafted and made from the finest Burma teak King-size, comfortable beds with handcrafted bed linen are provided in every suite

All the floors and the walls are inlaid with the famous handmade Aathangudy tiles Every room has an attached bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the garden where you can spend your afternoons reading, or nights looking out into the sky