FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We’ve compiled a list of questions people frequently ask about visiting Athangudi Palace. We hope you’ll find everything you need, but if there’s something we haven’t covered, please let us know info@athangudipalace.com and we’ll do our best to help.
We totally understand your concern. The primary reason is Maintenance. Even these days maintaining is a complex activity. With house facing road, it is challenging to shield from ever appearing dust. Nevertheless, we are open to your solution. Shoot us your idea on maintenance solutions, we are happy to learn and implement.
"Sri Letchmi Vilas" now globally recognized as Athangudi Palace is a house built by Shri. N. AR. Nachiappa Chettiar and Shrimathi Meyyammai Aachi. It is now managed by key family members.
We have put humungous effort to keep the place in the way as it is today. Prioritizing and overseeing the renovation work. Learning from past experiences, with commercial filming, helped us to understand that the technology with high power instruments is burning the paint and wood, increasing the maintenance efforts to unprecedented heights.
No, none. No partnership, no promotion to any Tiles, Art, Restaurant, or Any Firm whatsoever. This is a house, managed by key family members. Opened to the public to promote Chettinad Heritage and tourism. We only offer in-house interior and architectural services, as well as souvenirs. Please reach out to us at info@athangudipalace.com for more details.
No, boarding and lodging arrangements require changing the primary design and altering the structure, we cannot do that without doing away with the original elements.
We're open from 9.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. IST. (Note: Entry closes by 4:30 PM IST). Please plan to enter before 4:30 PM and cooperate with the staff. Thanks. There are very few exceptions to Pongal, festivals, Temple Car festivals, Kumbh festival, family functions, and weddings. We will update you on any upcoming exceptions/holidays on the "Plan your Visit" page.
₹30 School educational tour
Inclusive of GST Rs. 5
Per Student
Showcase valid Teachers and Students ID Card
₹60 Team / Group outing
Inclusive of GST Rs. 9
Per person
Plan Ahead & Notify Our Caretakers
₹80 Adult
Inclusive of GST Rs. 12
Adults: Age 10 and Above
Free for accompanied children below 10 years
₹120 Foreigners
Inclusive of GST Rs. 18
Per Person
₹120 Camera
Inclusive of GST Rs. 18
Camera is allowed only for the duration ~30 mins during the visit.
It is well connected by Air (TRZ, Trichy Airport at 75Kms and MDU, Madurai Airport at 105 Kms). It is ~12 Kms from Karaikudi - a neighboring city well connected by trains and buses. Location