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Tour
Description:
 Goverment
Museum Chennai : The proposal for a museum in Madras was mooted
by the Madras Literary Society in 1846 AD and Sir Henry Pottinger,
the then Governor, obtained the sanction of the Court of Directors
of the East India Company in London.
In January 1851 AD, Dr. Edward Balfour, Medical Officer of the
Governor's Body guard was appointed as the First Officer in charge
of the Government Museum. The notification in the Fort St. George
Gazetteer dated 29th April 1851 AD contained the first announcement
regarding the opening of the Madras Government Museum. The
Government Museum otherwise called as the Central Museum was started
in the College of Fort St. George, in the premises of the present
office of the Director of Public Instruction, on College Road. The
college had been established in 1812 AD and made a significant
contribution to the development of South Indian Languages. The
Museum was started in the first floor of the college with the 1100
geological specimens of the Madras Literary Society. It steadily
developed and expanded under the guidance and supervision of a
succession of directors.
Fort Museum Chennai : The Fort St. George Museum was
organised and opened to the public from 31st January 1948. The
museum began with a small collection of objects of the British Raj
donated by the then Madras Presidency Government, the St. Mary's
Church authorities, the disbanded army units and others. Over the
years many objects were acquired by various means and there are now
3661 registered antiquities in the collection. Best among them (602)
are on display in ten galleries.
The building housing the museum is one of the oldest surviving
buildings built within the fort. The building was completed in 1795
and served as the location for Madras Bank. The museum building has
a history of its own.
Ripon Building : Ripon Building homes the popular municipal
complex that lies to the West of Central Station in the city
suburbs. The building was founded in the year 1909 by Sir Gilbert
John Elliot M.K.M Bart and Carl Minto who happened to be the Viceroy
and Governer General of India at that time. The building has been
named after Lord Ripon, who made great contributions regarding local
self government. In the year 1913 the municipal corporation of
Madras started functioning from the Ripon Building. The Ripon
Building houses Nehru Stadium, Victoria Public Hall, Moore Market
and a number of parks and gardens. The complex is a medley of
Gothic, Ionic and Corinthian architectural styles. The construction
of the complex was undertaken by four engineers and all of them were
expatriates. The wall have been constructed from brick and the
cementing agent used is primarily lime mortar. The ground floor is
laid with marble and the cieling above stands as high as 5.6 metres.
The foundation too stands to about 5.3 metres. Some 20 metres from
the terrace is the popular West Minister Quarter Chiming Clock that
was installed in 1913 by famous company Oakes and Co.
Highcourt Building : High Court was established on June 26,
1892 under
the guidance of the famed architect Henry Irwin, this red Indo-Saracenic
structure at Parry’s corner is Chennai’s main landmark. It is
believed to be one of the second largest judicial buildings in the
world. This complex houses the High Court, the small Cause’s Court
and the City Civil Court. It is considered to be one of the three
High Courts of india. It is time-honored at Presidency Towns by
Letters Patent granted by Queen Victoria. The authority of Chennai
High Court extends to Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
Marina Beach : The 13-kilometre long Marina Beach forms the
city's east coast, from Fort St. George all the way to Mahabalipuram
and is one of the longest beaches in the world. The Marina Beach is
a sandy beach and is the most sought-after beach for many. A visit
to the Marina Beach is an enchanting experience for a traveller.
San Thome Church : There are three places in chennai that
stand out as monuments of honour, speaking aloud about the presence,
activity and the martyrdom of St. Thomas, the Apostle of india. They
are 1. Little Mount, 2. St Thomas Mount, 3. San Thome Cathedral
Basilica.
St Thomas built a church at San Thome. After his martyrdom, his body
was buried in the Church built by him. A pot containing earth,
moistened by his blood and the lance with which he was pierced were
both buried in his tomb. The foundation for a new Church was laid on
2nd july 1523. The Church was rebuilt and erected as a Parish.
Father Penteado from Portugal was the first Parish Priest. In 1893
His Excellency, Dom Henry Joseph Reed Da Silva, Bishop of Mylapore
demolished the old Cathedral and laid the foundation for the new
Basilica, to commemorate the Golden Jubilee Day of the Episcopal
Consecration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII. In this church the
second tower, asmaller one, points to the exact place where the
Apostle was buried. The new Basilica was constructed and consecrated
on 1st April 1896 AD. The tip of the cross on the spire is 155 feet
from the ground level. In this Church, the statue of our Lady of
Mylapore is enthroned, before which St Francis Xavier prayed
intensely for several days while he stayed in mylapore.
Kapaleeshwar Temple : The Mylai Kapaleeshwarar Thirukoil,
commonly known as the Kapaleeshwar koil is one of the very ancient
temples of India. This landmark temple situated near the shores of
the sea in Mylapore, Chennai, is thronged by thousands of devotees
daily. The primary deities worshipped here are Lord Kapaleeshwarar
and goddess Karpagambal.Legend has it that the Kapaleeshwar Koil was
first built in 7th century CE by the Pallava rulers, but was later
destroyed by the Portuguese. The temple that stands today in all its
glory, is the one that was rebuilt by Vijayanagar rulers around 400
years ago, not far away from its original location. People settled
around the temple over the years and the area has come to be known
as Mylapore, derived from the word Mylai, which means ‘Peacock’ in
Tamil. The story goes that Lord Shiva removed one of Brahma’s heads
or ‘kapalams’ for being disrespectful. Lord Brahma, out of remorse,
came here and installed a ‘Siva Lingam’ to please Lord Shiva and
hence the name ‘Kapaleeshwarar’. Another popular belief is that
Goddess Karpagambal came here to worship Lord Shiva, for curing a
curse that had transformed her into a peacock.
Shopping at Chennai : The
shopping list in Chennai could vary from groceries, ready made
clothing, to buying of branded items. Jewelry, accessories,
chocolates, handicrafts, and metal works. There are several
government emporiums and shops where you get authentic South Indian
sarees and other outfits. Steel products especially utensils are
another important item you can shop from the city. The increase in
tourism activities in Tamil Nadu and especially Chennai has
influenced the local artisans. You have variety of choice in
purchasing silk sarees from Kanchipuram, Mamallapuram, and even
those imported from Bangalore.
Location :
Chennai (Pick up & Drop at Chennai City Hotel)
Duration : 6 - 8 HRS
Itinerary :
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Pick up at 09:00 AM in
morning from City Hotel (Optional Pick up or Drop at Airport / Railway
Station Possible at additional cost)
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Visit Guided Sight seeing
of Chennai - Drive and Visit to Govt.Museum Complex Art & Bronze
Gallery, Drivethru Panoramic View Old Part of Chennai - George Town -
Egmore Railway Station, Rippon Buildings, Victoria Hall, Central Railway
Station, Southern railway Head Quarters (All british style Heritage
buildings), Evening Bazaar, Flower Markets, Highcourt Buildings, Parry's
Corner, Visit - Fort complex - Fort Museum & St. Mary's Church and
panoramic view Marina Beach (longest beach) and visit Santhome Cathedral
Church & Kapaleeshwar Temple. Lunch Break at any Hotel as suggested
PM:Visit Shopping areas -
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Tour ends at 4:00PMto
6:00PM &
drop at hotel
Number of Pax :
Guide Service :
- Optional on Request
- English Speaking or language of your
choice subject to availability
Note : Govement & Fort Museum
are closed on Friday, Holidays & National Holidays
Tour
Description:
Location :
Madurai (Pick up & Drop at Chennai City Hotel)
Duration : 3 Hours
Itinerary :
-
Pick up at 09:00 AM in
morning from City Hotel (Optional Pick up or Drop at Airport / Railway
Station Possible at additional cost)
-
Visit Guided Sight seeing
of Chennai - Drive and Visit to Govt.Museum Complex Art & Bronze
Gallery, Drivethru Panoramic View Old Part of Chennai - George Town -
Egmore Railway Station, Rippon Buildings, Victoria Hall, Central Railway
Station, Southern railway Head Quarters (All british style Heritage
buildings), Evening Bazaar, Flower Markets, Highcourt Buildings, Parry's
Corner, Visit - Fort complex - Fort Museum & St. Mary's Church and
panoramic view Marina Beach (longest beach) and visit Santhome Cathedral
Church & Kapaleeshwar Temple
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Tour ends at 12:00 PM
to 1:00 PM &
drop at hotel
Number of Pax :
Guide Service :
- Optional on Request
- English Speaking or language of your
choice subject to availability
Note : Govement & Fort Museum are
closed on Friday, Holidays & National Holidays
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