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The founding of Chennai at Georgetown, a heritage walk
3 h
By walk
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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
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
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
Included
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - nsc bose road
- Entry/Admission - Vishnu Temple
- Entry/Admission - Kasi Chetty Charities
- Entry/Admission - Mint
- Entry/Admission - Sowcarpet
- Entry/Admission - Armenian Church
- Entry/Admission - Madras High Court
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
60%
Original
20%
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