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Walk the storied lanes of Sowcarpet at dusk—sampling murukku sandwiches, thattu idly and palkova while local guides narrate the market’s merchant histories. This 3–4 hour evening food trail is equal parts tasting and neighborhood storytelling.
Walk the storied lanes of Sowcarpet at dusk—sampling murukku sandwiches, thattu idly and palkova while local guides narrate the market’s merchant histories. This 3–4 hour evening food trail is equal parts tasting and neighborhood storytelling.
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Operated by SITA World Tours · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The narrow lanes of Sowcarpet come alive as late afternoon light slides between stacked spice sacks and shuttered storefronts; vendors arrange trays of murukku and little carts steam tharuttu idli and thattu idly. You move with the market’s rhythm—dodging cycles, following the scent of roasted peanuts and condensed milk—while a local guide points out the stalls that have fed generations.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
You should be comfortable standing and walking on city streets for several hours; moderate fitness is sufficient.
The walk typically starts at 4:00 p.m. and lasts about 3–4 hours, ending back at the meeting point in Sowcarpet.
Street food tastings are included (food only); beverages beyond bottled water may not be covered—ask the operator for specifics.
Sowcarpet remains largely closed on Sundays, so tours are not available then; plan for a weekday or Saturday evening.
Yes—names, passport number, expiry and country of issuance are required at booking and you should carry your passport on the day of the tour.
Sowcarpet grew as a merchant quarter for traders on Chennai’s Coromandel coast; its shops and recipes reflect waves of migration and small-family businesses operating for generations.
Vendors generate food and plastic waste—carry a reusable bottle, decline single-use packaging where possible and support shops that use compostable wrapping.
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