Madras by the Harbour: Rajaji Salai Walking Tour

Name: Madras by the Harbour: Rajaji Salai Walking Tour
Start: 2026-06-06T17:00:00+05:30
End: 2026-06-06T18:00:00+05:30
Location: Rajaji Salai, Chennai, India

Schedule

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+05:30

Location

Rajaji Salai, Chennai, India | Chennai, TN

Madras by the Harbour: Rajaji Salai invites participants to journey through the historic waterfront that shaped the making of modern Madras. Stretching along the city’s old commercial spine, this walk explores colonial architecture, trading houses, harbour histories, banking institutions, shipping networks, and stories of labour, migration, and commerce that transformed Chennai into a global port city. From grand Indo Saracenic landmarks to forgotten streetscapes and public institutions, the experience uncovers layers of political, social, and cultural memory embedded within Rajaji Salai and First Line Beach. This heritage walk offers a deeper understanding of the people, movements, and maritime connections that built the city of Madras.
Experience curated by Nam Veedu Nam Oor Nam Kadhai