Start Point ; Shakambari nursery on 4th Main Road, near Fortis-Malar Hospital side. At 7.30 a.m.
Open to all. No registration.
80mins.
This Walk helps you to explore what was Madras’ first planned residential area. The art deco bungalows which once were homes to film stars, writers, lawyers, artistes and VIPs. Walk is led by G C Shekher and Shekar Raghavan.
Start point and time ; Parking lot opp. main gate of Fort. 7.30 am.
The Fort is where it all began. And all that happened here led to the formation of Madras, now Chennai. The Walk helps you explore the moat, chambers and ramparts of the Fort, landmarks like officers’ bungalows, parade ground, St Mary’s Church, Clive House and Army Barracks and take in the unique architecture and spaces inside this city within a city. Walk is led by Vincent D Souza.
Note: Walk lasts for 90mins. Register by email at – themadrasday@gmail.com. Parts of the Fort are secured areas; hence walk may be restricted at any point, time. Please carry your ID card.
Start point and time ; Parking lot opp. main gate of Fort. 7.30 am.
The Fort is where it all began. And all that happened here led to the formation of Madras, now Chennai. The Walk helps you explore the moat, chambers and ramparts of the Fort, landmarks like officers’ bungalows, parade ground, St Mary’s Church, Clive House and Army Barracks and take in the unique architecture and spaces inside this city within a city. Walk is led by Vincent D Souza.
Note: Walk lasts for 90mins. Register by email at – themadrasday@gmail.com. Parts of the Fort are secured areas; hence walk may be restricted at any point, time. Please carry your ID card.
World Storytelling Institute is organising 5th Annual Living Statues of Marina Beach Walking Tour.
At 7:30am.
Dramatic Enactments of Historical Characters Kannagi, NSC Bose, Thiruvalluvar, George Pope, Bharathidasan, and Auvvaiyar (English and Tamil languages).
Location: Meet at the Kannagi Statue (on Marina Beach, opp Bharati Salai). Admission: Free.
Contact: 98403 94282.
Organised by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr. Chithra Madhavan. The tour will be between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm. The fee for the tour will be Rs.200/- per person.To contact write to nammamylapore@hotmail.com or call Geetha 9941450776
Organised by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr. Chithra Madhavan. The tour by van will start at Luz Church at 7 a.m. and will end at Kapalishwara temple at approximately 9 a.m. The places covered will be Luz Church, San Thome Bascilica, two temples near Chitrakulam and Kapalishwarar temple . Tour will end at Karpagam Mess (near Kapalishwarar temple) for coffee. The monuments will be explained from the outside only. The fee for the tour will be Rs.300/- per person.
To contact write to nammamylapore@hotmail.com or call Geetha 9941450776
Organised by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr. Chithra Madhavan. The tour will be between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm. The fee for the tour will be Rs.200/- per person.To contact write to nammamylapore@hotmail.com or call Geetha 9941450776
Organised by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr. Chithra Madhavan. The tour by van will start at Luz Church at 7 a.m. and will end at Kapalishwara temple at approximately 9 a.m. The places covered will be Luz Church, San Thome Bascilica, two temples near Chitrakulam and Kapalishwarar temple . Tour will end at Karpagam Mess (near Kapalishwarar temple) for coffee. The monuments will be explained from the outside only. The fee for the tour will be Rs.300/- per person.
To contact write to nammamylapore@hotmail.com or call Geetha 9941450776
At LV Prasad Studios, Saligramam. Starts at 4 p.m
Namma Arcot Road organizes Walk Down Memory Lane, a tour of the studios conducted by Mugil Chandran. Open to the public. For more details, contact 9382165705
Organised by Madras Naturalists Society.
Reporting Time: 6.30 a.m.
Maximum Group Size: 30.
Report at Forest Department Office on the side of the Marsh just before the Toll Gate to Perungudi from the Velachery side.
For registration, contact Gnanaskandan at gnanaskeshav@gmail.com or call him at 98843 66446.
Tour by van, foot and boat, followed by breakfast. Guide: Sriram V. Starts at 6.30 a.m.
Charges: Rs 850 per head. Optional: Lunch at the RMYC and a speed boat journey in the sea at Rs 200 extra.
Bookings for this walk close on 19th August. Those interested must furnish copy of proof of identity along with payment.
A Madras Musings Heritage Tour. For booking, email to editor@madrasmusings.com
Tour by van and foot for two hours, followed by breakfast. Guide: Sriram V. Starts at 6.30 a.m. Charges : Rs 600 per head.
A Madras Musings Heritage Tour. For booking, email to editor@madrasmusings.com
Tour by van and foot for two hours, followed by breakfast. Guide: Mohan V Raman. Starts at 6.30 a.m. Charges : Rs 600 per head.
A Madras Musings Heritage Tour. For booking, email to editor@madrasmusings.com
Tour by van and foot for two hours, followed by breakfast. Guide: Sriram V.
Starts at 6.00 a.m. Charges : Rs 600 per head.
A Madras Musings Heritage Tour. For booking, email to editor@madrasmusings.com