A Madras Day Ride Across Chennai’s Iconic Spots
By: FastTrack
Last Updated: August 22, 2025
Every August 22nd, we celebrate [Madras Day](https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/madras-day-2025-date-history-significance-all-you-need-to-know-9137824#:~:text=Let%20us%20know.&text=Madras%20Day%202025%3A%20Chennai%2C%20the,day%20today%20(August%2022). "Madras Day"), marking the founding of our beloved city in 1639. It’s more than just a date — it’s a celebration of heritage, culture, and the heartbeat of Namma Chennai. This year, let’s celebrate Madras Day not just in words but in motion — with a ride through history’s lanes, heritage buildings, and our city’s most iconic spots.
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🌅 1. The Marina Mornings
Start your day with a peaceful drive to Marina Beach — the world’s second-longest urban beach. Feel the cool sea breeze, watch the sunrise paint the horizon, and sip a cup of hot filter coffee from a nearby stall. A timeless Madras morning that never loses its charm.
🏛️ 2. Mount Road Magic
Known officially as Anna Salai, Mount Road is a heritage stretch where history and modern life meet. As you drive through, you’ll see colonial-era buildings standing proudly alongside buzzing malls and offices. At night, the streetlights and traffic make it a photographer’s delight.
🛕 3. Mylapore Charm
No Madras Day is complete without a visit to Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore. The gopuram’s intricate carvings tell stories older than the city itself. Wander through its lanes for traditional music shops, flower markets, and steaming hot tiffin spots.
🏰 4. Fort St. George
Step back into the city’s beginnings with a visit to Fort St. George, built in 1644. Now housing the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, it remains one of the most important landmarks from the British era — a symbol of where Madras began.
🚖 Celebrate Madras Day on the Move
Whether you’re a lifelong Chennaite or visiting for the first time, the best way to feel the city is by exploring it. Fasttrack Taxi is here to take you across all these spots in comfort and safety — so you can focus on the sights, stories, and selfies.
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