Muthunandhini Palace in Kanyakumari is a beautiful mix of heritage and modern

Kanyakumari is one of the less-visited destinations in Tamil Nadu, for reasons unknown of course. The district is one of the most serene ones in the state and makes for a perfect and peaceful getaway.

Pothayadi village in Kanyakumari is a perfect place to start your Kanyakumari experience.

Muthunandhini Palace in the village has one of the most beautiful settings, surrounded by rugged hills and vegetation, which will easily take you away from the city’s chaos and the peaceful countryside of Tamil Nadu. There aren’t many people around, so a quiet holiday is what you are going to get.



Muthunandhini Palace is as unique as they come. The house itself may not be a heritage property but the things that make up the pretty home come from places far and wide and most of them are over 100-years-old. Lovers of all things heritage are going to find this abode endearing.


The property is a beautiful blend of Tamil, Venad and Chettinad styles of architecture. From construction to the collection of items, everything will remind you of good times of the yore.


Here, you will find antique items from Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Madurai and Karaikudi. The antique collections not only show the exquisite personal style of the proprietors but also the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.





Muthunandhini Palace has three spacious rooms for visitors with attached bathrooms. Homestay like this is a destination in itself, and you will see why.


Apart from the interesting heritage pieces in the house, there are spaces in the house where visitors can relax. One can explore the common living spaces, and guests can even take as many pictures of the interiors as they want. The traditional outdoor sitting area – suthukattu – is an interesting area one can explore.


The views of the hills and the surrounding greenery from the terrace and balcony are something special. Thanks to the location of the property, you can expect privacy and the much-needed peace and quiet. That’s what most travellers look for anyway nowadays.



Should you have any curiosities about the place, all you need to do is have a chit chat with the proprietors. They will be more than happy to enlighten you about the stay, neighbouring places and tourist attractions. You will be in Kanyakumari so you might as well take out some time to explore the major tourist attractions.

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Now that the stay is all set, it’s time to explore your dining options.


They have got you covered there as well. Visitors can either order food from outside or partake in some home-cooked meals. Either way, the proprietors will guide you there as well. In the case of home-cooked meals, you can let them know of your preferences in advance