The founding of Chennai at Georgetown a heritage walk

The founding of Chennai at Georgetown a heritage walk

This walk is led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement.

Trace the evolution of George Town as the trading post for East Indian Company in the 17th century to its modern avatar as the trading hub of Chennai.

Experience cultural diversity as we walk to ancient temples predating the British Era and an iconic Church of Armenian traders.

Itinerary
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Stop At: nsc bose road, 13-32, Bunder Street, Broadway, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India

Walk through Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road also called China Bazaar road, which has a market famous for utensils, cosmetics and clothes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vishnu Temple, NSC Bose Rd, Rattan Bazaar, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India

Visit the twin temples of Chennakesava Perumal and Mallikarjuna. The city of Chennai got its name from this temple.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kasi Chetty Charities, Kasi Chetty Street, Sowcarpet, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600108, India

Walk through the markets famous for stationery, gift items, bags and electronics.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mint St, Seven Wells North, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India

It is here where the East India Company set up its Mint. Today its famous for clothing markets. Listen to the legend of the poisoning of the 7 wells by Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sowcarpet, Chennai (Madras) India

Experience a riot of colours and jazz in the Saree market. It is also time for savouring snacks in this famous food street.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Armenian Church, Armenian Street Parrys, Chennai (Madras) 600001 India

Walk past the street where Armenian refugees set up trade for silk, spices & gems 300 years ago. Visit the unique Armenian Church.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Madras High Court, Near Marina Beach, Chennai (Madras) India

Set up in 1862 by a decree from Queen Victoria, the High court serves the state of Tamil Nadu today. Our guide will narrate the events in 1914 during the Word War I, that led to an attack on this building by German submarines

Duration: 30 minutes