The Lotus Palace, #Chettinad | Photo Credit: Special association

The Lotus Palace #Chettinad, by the Park Hotels, is a heritage property housed in a restored mansion that dates again to the seventeenth Century. Located in #Kanadukathan, close to #Karaikudi in #Tamil Nadu, the lodge is becoming a member of palms with different heritage properties within the space for Suvai — a three-day competition celebrating the delicacies of #Chettinad. Iconic properties comparable to The Bangala, Visalam, Chidambara Vilas, and #Chettinad Mansion, are additionally a part of the competition that begins on the night of July 18.

On the primary day, company can bask in #Chettinad-inspired small plates and a seven-course progressive dinner at The Lotus Palace #Chettinad, by Chef Niyati Rao of Ekaa #Mumbai. On the second day, they will discover the area with visits to an 80-year-old nannari sherbet store, conventional pickle and vatthal makers, snack making artisanal store and have a wedding-style banana leaf feast at The Bangala. The day ends with dinner at Chidambara Vilas.

A conventional #Chettinad hen curry

On the final day, company will stroll by way of the native market. And the competition will finish with a Burmese-inspired farewell lunch at Visalam, as an ode to the commerce and historic ties between the 2 areas.

The area additionally holds the #Chettinad Heritage Festival yearly, however Suvai is distinct. #Priya Paul, the chairperson of the Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, who’s spearheading the undertaking, says, “Suvai is our means of celebrating #Chettinad’s wealthy culinary heritage by way of an intimate, immersive journey. The #Chettinad Heritage Festival is a broader cultural showcase whereas Suvai, additionally a collaboration with resorts throughout the area, stays fully food-focussed: a layered, curated culinary exploration of heirloom recipes, conventional methods, and native flavours that transcend the palate. Suvai isn’t only a competition — it’s a residing narrative of #Chettinad advised on a plate”. She appears to be like ahead to creating the Suvai competition an annual occasion.

₹59,999 upwards for the 2 nights and three days (contains lodging and curated experiences). At The Lotus Palace, #Chettinad, #Karaikudi. For extra particulars, name: 9884750601

Published – July 10, 2025 03:12 pm IST