• Chennai Heritage Walk

  • Dive into the culture, rich heritage & diverse architecture of Chennai & appreciate the British influence 

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Chennai Heritage Walk

Highlights

  • Visit a number of prominent landmarks of Chennai,which were built during the British era
  • Discover architectural style blending British as well as Indian elements
  • Visit Senate building which is considered to be one of the best and oldest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture in India
  • Deport yourself back in history and learn about the British rule
  • See buildings with Gothic, Islamic, and Hindu characteristics

Includes

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  • checkMineral Water
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Description of the Experience

Chennai, formerly called Madras, was the capital of Southern British India. Many great monuments were built during the British rule and several of them continue to dominate the skyline of Chennai even today.The walk starts at the Central Railway Station. It was built in 1873 in a Gothic Revival style by British architect George Harding. It then was modified by Robert Chisholm who added the central clock tower and Travancore caps on the main towers.We next stroll to the headquarters of the Southern Railways in India. Built in the Indo–Saracenic style, this building was designed by N. Grayson and built by Samynada Pillai.The Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's Bow, is a memorial constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I. Our stroll brings us to Fort Saint George, the very first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. Explore St Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India.Napier Bridge is one of Chennai’s most well-known landmarks. Also called Iron Bridge, it was built in honor of Lord Napier who was a former Governor of Fort St. George.The Senate House is the administrative centre of the University of Madras in Chennai, India. It is situated in Wallajah Road, along Marina Beach.

Meet up point

  • Chennai Central Railway Station

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  • Full refund will be issued for cancellations made at least 72 hours prior to the activity.

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    • Adult 936.00 remove add
    • Child (3-11) 648.00 remove add
    • Total: ₹ 936.00
      (Inclusive of all taxes)
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    • checkEnglish Speaking local amigo
    • checkMineral Water

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