The Bangala Heritage Hotel

The Bangala is a lovingly restored 1916 Chettinad mansion that offers one of India's most unique heritage hospitality experiences. Set in the heart of Karaikudi in the Chettinad region, this intimate 14-room hotel gives guests an authentic window into the extraordinary merchant culture of the Chettiar community. The Bangala's culinary school is famous throughout India — its Chettinad cooking classes are considered among the finest in the country. Traditional Chettinad meals served on banana leaves are a revelation, featuring complex spice combinations and unique ingredients found nowhere else in India.