Retrace the evolution of George Town from a trading post for British East India Company in the 17th century to its emergence as Chennai's foremost market today. Visit Fort St George, the first English fort in India. Explore streets selling everything under the Sun, where Armenian traders set up shops in 1712, walk past ancient temples and savor mouth watering snacks in a food street!
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.
The George Town Heritage walk in Chennai is led by a cultural evangelist who will bring alive the heritage and legacy of Chennai's first settlement.
In the George Town Heritage walk in Chennai, Experience cultural diversity as we walk to ancient temples predating the British Era and an iconic Church of Armenian traders.
The food street of George Town is a haven for foodies and provides a great opportunity to savor local snacks.
For a blog on the story behind the origin of Fort St. George, the first English fort in India, and how it led to the establishment of the British Empire, please read ‘Rise of an Empire‘.
Fort St George, High Court, heritage bulidings, Armenian Church & local eateries
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Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Experience the city’s beliefs at Parthasarthy Temple. Learn about Swamy Vivekananda, one of the greatest Philosophers who took Indian Philosophy to the West. Climb an old Light House for an incredible aerial perspective of Chennai!
The experience comprises spell binding Pancha Rathas or Chariots carved in stone, Asia’s largest bas-relief structure at Arjuna’s Penance, a gravity defying boulder and the magnificent Shore Temple, which was one of the 7 Pagodas as mentioned by Marco Polo during his visit in the 11th Century.
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