- Kotwal Chavadi Market - From being the Black Town to becoming a bustling wholesale market, George Town in Chennai has seen it all. A market place where practically anything that can be legally sold can be bought for the right price. The walking tour takes you into the heart of the vegetable and flower market, with fascinating stories that provide a context to the colourful sights. A visit to the heart of George Town is an experience you will not forget. Crowded markets, narrow lanes, fascinating history, and mesmerizing images are welcoming you to experience the colorful and rich culture.
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All-inclusive fees and taxes
- Expert guide assistance
- Hotel pickup and drop
- Gratuities
On this journey, we delve into the bustling district of Georgetown. This region features long-standing specific markets, featuring narrow twisting lanes, storage buildings, enclosed wholesale outlets, roadside vendors, and conventional stores.
Historically referred to as ‘Black Town’, this locale emerged in the tail end of the 1600s following the creation of Fort St. George. Indigenous individuals settled in this region for commerce and engaging in transactions with the fort. During the 1700s, a part of Black Town was decimated to facilitate an open space outside Fort St George. The inhabitants of Blacktown relocated beyond this open space, in an area known as New Black Town.
In the middle of the 1800s, the vacant space (former Black Town) was utilized for the construction of the majestic Madras High Court. In 1910, coinciding with King George’s visit to India, Blacktown was rechristened as Georgetown. Presently, Georgetown still stands as a bustling marketplace, offering an array of products: bracelets, textiles, fruits, vegetables, spices, stationery, jewellery, etc.
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