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Researcher-historian D. Hemchandra Rao who has been studying the Canal for over five years will lead the group around Basin Bridge in North Chennai, where this landmark Canal project was started and was later, a very busy hub of water transport.
The tour has stops at the Central Station zone and Madras University, besides walking in the Basin Bridge area, to give you a closer look at key functions of this Canal in years gone by.
Date; Aug.12, Sunday. 7 am onwards. Duration: 2 hours.
Tour is by van and on foot.
Fee: Rs.150 ( van fee – to be paid when the tour starts / no cancellation).
Start Point: Outside gate of Mylapore Club, Luz. 7 a.m.
To register, send a mail to – themadrasday@gmail.com with ‘B. CANAL’ in the subject line – mention name/s and contact ph nos. First-come, first-serve.
Note: Places we explore are dirty and very busy zones. Suggest you bring drinking water, light snacks. Van tour ends near Madras University campus / Marina zone.

Researcher-historian D. Hemchandra Rao who has been studying the bridges of this city for many years will lead the group to six old bridges, talk about their design and function and their role in city transport.
The tour covers Egmore, Chintadripet, Anna Salai and Chepauk.

7 am onwards. Duration: 2 hours.
Tour is by van and on foot.
Fee: Rs.150 ( van fee – to be paid when the tour starts / no cancellation). Limited seats!

Start Point: At the gates of Hotel Connemara, Binny Road. 7 a.m.

To register, send a mail to – themadrasday@gmail.com with ‘BRIDGES’ in the subject line – mention name/s and contact ph nos. First-come, first serve.

Note: Places we explore are dirty. Suggest you bring drinking water, light snacks. Van tour ends in Chepauk.

Tamil Jains and Madras (by Van) – From Puzhal, Vilankadu, Thiruvallur, etc..

Conducted by Kanaka Ajithadoss

Time: 6.00 AM to 11.30 AM Cost: Rs 500/- (Breakfast included)

Assemble at Nageswara Rao Park entrance, Mylapore

For registrations: kaniyanheritage@gmail.com (or) call 94440 77171

Justice Party Heritage Tour – North Madras (By Van).

Conducted by Govi Lenin, Editor-in-Charge of Nakheeran

Time: 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.

Fee: Rs 400/- (Breakfast included)

Assemble at:: Side entrance to Rippon Building (opp to Periamet Mosque),

For registrations: kaniyanheritage@gmail.com (or) call 94440 77171

Arcot Nawabs Trail in Triplicane Heritage tour (by Van).

Conducted by Kombai S Anwar

Time: 6 a.m – 9 a.m.

Fee: Rs 500/- (Breakfast included)

Assemble at: Madras University Entrance on Walajah Road

For registrations: kaniyanheritage@gmail.com (or) call 94440 77171

Walk led by V. Sriram
The walk starts at 6.00 am at the Boat Club gate and ends there, followed by breakfast at 8.00 am.

Charges per person – Rs 800

To register – click on this link below :
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Alternatively, if you want to pay through bank, please see details below:

Account Name : Past Forward
Account Type : Current
Bank Name : The Federal Bank Ltd
A/c No : 12820200104237
Branch : Royapettah
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Pls remember to send an email with transaction details to walks@chennaipastforward.com after you make your payment.

If you still prefer paying the heritage way, do drop in at our office between 9.30 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday and pay by cheque (payable to Past Forward) or cash.

Address is given below:
c/o HVK Systems,
2&3, Bhattad Tower
30, Westcott Road,
Royapettah, Chennai 600014