Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
On this half day tour discover the architectural heritage of Chennai. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, the city once served as a trading outpost for the East India Company. Drive past some of the heritage buildings of Chennai and discover the colonial past of the city. You will be able to see prime examples of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, which flourished in the 19th century as British architects combined Gothic styles with India’s Indo-Islamic architecture.
Highlights
• Indo-Saracenic architectural style
• Photo stop at buildings with Gothic, Islamic, and Hindu characteristics
• Learn about Chennai’s history and culture through the lens of its buildings
• Visit to the Government Museum, second oldest museum of India
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
On this half day tour discover the architectural heritage of Chennai. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, the city once served as a trading outpost for the East India Company. Drive past some of the heritage buildings of Chennai and discover the colonial past of the city. You will be able to see prime examples of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, which flourished in the 19th century as British architects combined Gothic styles with India’s Indo-Islamic architecture.
Highlights
• Indo-Saracenic architectural style
• Photo stop at buildings with Gothic, Islamic, and Hindu characteristics
• Learn about Chennai’s history and culture through the lens of its buildings
• Visit to the Government Museum, second oldest museum of India
Itinerary
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Stop At: Madras High Court, Near Marina Beach, Chennai (Madras) India
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai for the four-hour drive around the city to discover some of the finest examples of its architectural heritage that date back to the times when it served as a trading port for the British.
A number of the Heritage buildings served as administrative offices for the British. The unique Indo-Saracenic architectural style is distinctly visible in the sites lined up on this itinerary. You will drive past and photo stop at important buildings such as the Madras High Court, State Bank of India, General Post Office, Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Southern Railway Headquarters, and the Ripon Building.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Victoria Public Hall, 11/33, Evr Salai, Park Town Park Town, Kannappar Thidal, Poongavanapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India
Then continue to landmarks like Victoria Public Hall, Senate House, Victoria Hostel
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Art Gallery, Panthian Road Egmore, Chennai (Madras) India
and the National Art Gallery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Government Museum, Pantheon Road, Chennai (Madras) India
Before finishing your tour you may visit the Government Museum, which is the second oldest museum of India. The museum has a rich archaeological and numismatic collection and the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe.
At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
