visa2explore's video: EP-5 Pamban Bridge Karaikudi -Chettinad Houses Food Chidambara vilas Rameshwaram to Thanjavur

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. Just in case if you have missed watching our previous Episode 4 of Dhanushkodi, the link of the video is below https://youtu.be/4BuyNjbgC1c?si=89awX2VfJ0BhR_rC 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 non-veg 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 100-year-old 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 Hope you liked this “Rameswaram to Thanjavur’ video If you wish to support this channel: YouTube Member Programme : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuxLOUo41P3eEAW8U-Dwjg/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/visa2explore Channel merchandise: https://kadakmerch.com/collections/visa2explore