Heritage Walks/Tours 2012

Fort St. George Walk – Aug. 26. 2012

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.


Fort St. George Walk – Aug. 19, 2012

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.


Living Statues of Marina Beach Walking Tour – Aug. 26, 2012

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.


Heritage tour of Mylapore – Aug. 25, 2012

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


Heritage tour of Mylapore – Aug. 18, 2012

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


102 years of the Royal Madras Yacht Club – How the harbour developed – Tour – Aug. 26, 2012

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