Our Hotel In Chennai Is So Old And Cool 🇮🇳 / Swiss Family Explores India
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
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Let me show you the hotel we are staying at in Chennai. It may not be very luxurious but it is very old and cool. Never have I stayed in a place like this. It used to be the Turkish embassy here in Chennai and the place has been build at the same time as the old mosque that is very close by, in fact you can see it from the roof (you will see it), and dates back to the year 1860s. The embassy back then was still part of the Ottoman empire that is now Turkey. I really normally am not pushing hotels so much but here I had to make a video because this is one of the few chances you get to be staying in one of what used to be best hotels in all of India but now it still has some of the charms. It is staying in a museum really. There are so many turns and twists in it and you will never forget getting up early in the morning or watching the sunsets for an ultimate experience. Broadlands, I hope you stay the way you are. For me, one of the best hotel experiences I ever had.
CHENNAI:On an evening rush hour, I am standing amid the choked Triplicane high road - a concrete jungle with nothing but chaos, that’s often romanticised as ‘glorious traffic’. Trying to find my way to a famous heritage hotel, a haven for weary travellers from across the globe, I walk across the ‘burqa’ shops and hotels and a few minutes later, I reach ‘Broadlands’ lodging house, located in the quaint Vallabha Agraharam street. Standing in front of the facade of the unassuming building erected in the 19th century, we are welcomed by a board mounted on the wall right above the sit out, which reads: ‘Welcome, Namaste! Traveller!’. Here the full article: www.newindiane...
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Such a beautiful ancestral house in the heart of the city.I never imagined these houses are still existing.
some are.. this is even open
It is very good hidden hotel explored by moonshine... Super.
thanks mate
It is indeed a very peaceful place, very impressive to remember and appreciate those glorious bright days. You have truly found a hidden gem!
I'd love this Old buildings, I think that they are, normaly more cooler, because the walls are thicker, than the modern buildings... What do You think ?
Yes I think so too
O 🤗 you all family back in india 🙂
Fells great that you are back in India,
This is Mandar Panse your channel sucrober,
Let me give you an warm digital welcome & say you all are living great lifestyle, the way God would want ever person to stay on earth
You all are great inspiring people for me and i am sure to most of your subscribers to some day we travel like you
Happy stay in India
🙏🏻 From Mandar Panse pune City
thanks so much
The hotel is definitely a heritage worthy one , nice architecture and seems mostly nicely maintained. But you on the 2nd floor with the toddler seems risky. Keep an eye on your toddler running around as I see some gaps in the wooden rails. Now, I learnt somethign new about Chennai, the Amir Mahal and this hotel from your videos.
cheers mate
Did a quick search, & found out the Ottomans were trading with Madras, & also they had control over the holy lands, so the nearby Nawab was trading with them.
However this ended when the Ottomans were on the opposite side of the Brits in WW1.
interersting
A gorgeous thumbnail...Dylan with his cutest smile ❤❤
thank-you
@@yvesthesleeve my pleasure, Sir.
A nice and old building with history, which moonshine always appreciated on his tour's,I hope you enjoy your stay in one, Dylan sure has a beautiful smile 😘😘😍😍
we fully appreciate the place
There are quite a few buildings like this still standing.
The thick walls, & the row-bathrooms show they are from the 1800s, it was not easy to connect drains to every room.
I am sure
Cool accomodation. Well, "old is gold", Sir. Interesting to know that it was once a Turkey Embassy. Thanks for the tour, Sir. Good day.
cheers
You are a wonderful traveler. You enjoy every inch and minute of your journey. We appreciate that. You should be thankful to your family for cooperating with you all around. I enjoy seeing your youngest son , I see him growing in your you tube channel.
You have nicely shown every nook and corner of the old lodge.
You are nice observer too.
All the best.
thanks so much
Have put the article that describes the lodge here:
As you turn off the Triplicane High Road into the Wallajah Mosque compound in Chennai, you can’t miss the elegant old building, painted white, that stands defiantly graceful amidst the concrete jungle. The building whose grand entrance faces the mosque, that once welcomed foreign dignitaries, stands closed today, and with its back entrance open on the Vallabha Agraharam street, it operates as a lodge for weary travellers - both foreign and Indian. Wonder if any of them are aware of its rich heritage that connects Madras with the Turkic Ottoman Empire. As the smaller picture reveals this was once the grand Ottoman Turkic consulate in Madras.
Madras’s association with the Ottoman Empire dates back to the time of the Nawabs of Arcot, when they made the city their home in the mid-18th century. As the two most revered holy sites of Muslims, namely Mecca and Medina, were under the protection of the Ottoman Empire, the Nawabs corresponded with the Ottomans regarding Haj pilgrimage and a few other issues. By virtue of having the holy sites under their control, the Ottomans styled themselves as Caliphs, giving them a religious authority.
Struck fortune
It was perhaps this and the business opportunities offered by the Ottoman Empire that led Mohamed Badsha Sahib to represent Turkish interests in Madras. Mohamed Badsha Sahib who started his business on Triplicane High Road in 1812 struck fortune in 1866 when he went on a tour of West Asia. He began dealing in indigo with Cairo, Asia Minor and Baghdad. From the fortune made, Badsha made some significant contribution to the Ottomans in the Turko-Russian war. In recognition of his contribution, he received the ‘Hamidea Decoration’ from the Sultan of Turkey and was also granted the title of “Effendi.”
Upon his retirement in 1881, his sons expanded the business and also continued to represent Turkish interests. Their office was at Erabalu Chetty Street and the Turkish Consulate was on Triplicane High Road. As Turkey was trying to modernise, the sons pitched in with their support, collecting money from India for the Hamede-Hedjaz Railway project that was intended to connect the holy cities in Arabia with Turkey as well as move troops through the Arab territories. This was the railway line that the famed ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ would attack as part of the Arab revolt against the Ottoman caliphate. The Ottoman Sultan honoured Khan Bahadur Md Abdul Aziz Badsha (son of founder), who was the Consul of Turkey in 1913 with the ‘Order of Osmanieh’ and his brother Kuddus Badsha, the Vice-Consul, was awarded a gold medal for the same. Such was the Turkish involvement in Ottoman affairs.
However the Badshas with their huge business interests in the Madras presidency were no less in their contributions to the Madras society. Be it the Mahajana Sabha, Anjuman, the Indian National Congress, the Madras Presidency Muslim League, running educational institutions, South Indian Chamber of Commerce or being Sheriff of Madras (in 1913), they were actively involved in every aspect of Madras society. Interestingly, they were also considered loyal subjects of the English crown and honoured by the British with the title ‘Khan Bahadur.’
This fine balancing by the Badshas would be severely tested when World War I broke out pitting the Turks against the English and subsequent Khilafat agitation (for the restoration of the Caliphate) of the Indian nationalists led by the Ali brothers and Gandhiji agitating against the British Crown. Wonder what transpired in the Ottoman Turkish Consulate in Madras under such trying times. The flag was pulled down long ago but if only records exist of what transpired within the four walls of the Consulate, it will not only enrich Madras history but also our understanding of the ‘Great Game’ being played out by the Western powers, Turks and the Russians even today.
I read that before, interesting
I am personally a lover a antique places and products. You promoting about this place will bring in awareness and inturn better business to help with the upkeep of such properties. Kudos to your efforts.
Very welcome
@@yvesthesleeve Great. We would like to stay there in future. Thanks for the awareness
The large old buildings as a hotel seems almost inhabited is usually spooky and eerie especially at night. Try vlog at night if you dare, sir.
the picture is quite bad at night..
HI, Mr Moonshine, You Were Right, From The Outside It Looked Very Small And Very Deceptive But Wow The Size Of It Beyond The Entrance Was Not At All What I Expected And I Know How Much You Appreciate Old Buildings And Architecture, 🏚 I Look Forward To More Of Your Video's, Keep Up The Good Work And I Wish You And Your Family, A Interesting Safe And Happy Journey. Take Care 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 💯🤍💚 😎
thanks mate
Fantastic I’ve been in this part of India ur in now. I’ll return in 3 weeks to live in India for a while love all ur videos hi from Ireland
Enjoy mate, cheers
A ancient hotel. Great place to stay you have found a hidden treasure
I think so
It is worth the experience to stay in such an old building
absolutely, it is very rewarding
it’s a good old charming place and really appreciate Mr Moonshine and his family for adapting to all kinds of places with ease and comfort. Not many of us can attempt to do it. 👏👏👌👌
cheers
Absolutely! Even over twenty five years ago when was in Medical School in India,I would NEVER stayed in such a place even though I had to stay in hotels after my flight from KL (all with my father's money!).
Thanks for another interesting utube. The hse is reminiscent of Indus Valley houses which each had a courtyard....that was built in about 3300 BC ....goodluck in your next adventure...cheers.
Interesting! I thought it was absolutely amazing.
I love this so much, and what a great presentation.
cheers
yes Moonshine, you have found a lovely old grand place 1800 building. i hope more people will keep support that place. what is the hotel call? maybe you could stay ac room haha. i would love to support that hotel if i visit Chennai. please show us more historical place in Chennai thanks
It's called broadlands
You have found a hidden treasure... not bad.. I would do the same if I was at your place.. I would love to experience it.. great vlog as always ..keep sharing 👍👍👍
cheers mate
...interesting....it is reminiscent of the double storey brick houses of indus valley that each had a courtyard and a rooftop opening built around 3000BC...these type houses are can found amongst chettiar community in the south even today if not mistaken..... cheers.
Duly noted, it is a very nice building indeed
There are 1000s of beautiful big hotels in Chennai. Even Chennai people won't go to this type of hotel 😊
Their loss
@@yvesthesleeve You know we have all kinds of rates with a modern style hotels but you have to research and take it. Anyway, that hotel is some ok ☺️
Thanks 👍 brother exploring about this lodge. My childhood ambition became full fill.this place only for foreigners. I am triplicane.presently working abroad.
It is really a nice place, but it's for foreigners and Indians. Many Indians at this lodge.
@Moonshine and Lemongrass maybe they change their policy now because I am taking about more than 25 years history.
5th comment and a like... :)
This place is really excellent and a great selection... I believe this will be newer for even most of the Chennai viewers. looks like you have a vast travel knowledge and experience. kudos.
I loved that place a lot
We absolutely LOVE to see more of that little baby of yours! The most adorable baby ever! ❤ Very unique looking place indeed. Good content as expected from you. cheers and take care all of you
cheerio
Nice to see your another great video.
Keep continue and go ahead...
thanks
Nice tour
Very intriguing 🔥🔥🔥
thanks
Nice and quiet place in the heart of busy triplicane, It could do with some basic maintenance like painting , flooring and refurbishing of toilets.
refurbishing of the toilets yes definitely
this place is ideal for a movie with intrigue as the theme. quite a find really.
I agree
Love your contents mate. Your kids are so adorable. God's blessings be upon you and your family always. Greetings and love from Singapore.
Thanks mate
It's broadlands hotel where back packers stay while at Chennai your video was very good
🎉❤
Yes, but actually all kinds of travelers stay, foreigners and Indians
But in the 1995 they allowed only foreigners but now they might have changed the policy
Have nice time in Chennai.
Wish you all the best
thanks a bunch
This hotel came in a webseries and also in some movies I mean ghost movies 😊 I am not sure how u picked it even localities might not know this hotel. But definitely looks historic.
It was just on booking and it looked good
It came in the webseries with Lila right. I thought this was pondicherry when I was watching the series. Wow didnt realise such beautiful place is in middle of chennai
Its very beautiful hotel l liked it Moonshine😊😊
cheers mate
ten out of ten more than amazing you are so blest the place blows me away I am so happy for you and your family waw I have just got some head phones for my laptop today the improvement in sound is amazing I could hear the crow bird in the background if it was a crow that is yes I could pick up on how silent it is and hear the background prayers clear the only thing missing for the senses are the aromas seeing what you are doing on a laptop is nowher the same as being there you are so blessed
cheers mate
this place where you stay is so amazing ,you live there like in older time i like it so much with this trees ,its looks really like an old palace,wonderful ,i also would stay there
I really like it too
An antique place. Frankly, I would have clearly avoided this place.
I can understand thet, for me it was a chance
@@yvesthesleeve fair enough friend
@@yvesthesleeveI loved the place 😊
Why would u avoid this place 😂😂
@@zulfikranzulmos4066 toilets and bathrooms + reminds me of ghost movies
I saw that hotel in Family Man season 2.
👍👍👍
U love these old buildings ❤
I do
Love it!! Great food great people ❤❤❤
indeed
Ha ha have stayed there a few times.. have you found the bats yet?
I saw some when it got dark in the courts
@@yvesthesleeve they were hanging in the corners of the stairwells last time I was there (10 years back) We're intending to stay at broadlands again in June when we head to India again..
This lodge came in the recent web series Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie
Interesting, I didn't know
It's just fanatsy web series
Keep roaming friend and also take care of yourself and your wife..
thanks mate
Well come India bro. Nice vidio
thanks
Sir you r great sir traveling with family with cute childrens all over world and hardly traveling in hot summer in Chennai with smiling face. with love have a great day sir. Shankar...😊
Thanks mate
Visit North East sir....❤
Eventually
Good video . Pls. take care of all . Old is gold .
thanks mate
very nice cool place
agreed
20:07 Hi! You are such a wonderful soul, loving family man with great admirations towards everything you come across 🙏 this is such an attitude I wish I had. I was bit scared when your kid walked with you on the balcony, the railings were dangerous with wide gaps. I wish you a happy stay in our state capital Chennai. You are welcome to Thirukazhukundram 60 kms down south of chennai. Be my guest.🙏
thanks so much
So down to earth family..god bless you
thanks
chennai is very hot may be you should escape the heat of chennai so many people face sun stroke also you can visit north himalayas will open now you could visit ladakh.same as swtzerland weather.
do you think I want climat like in Switzerland? We surely don't, that's why we left six years ago...
@@yvesthesleeve okay i dont actually mean that but the temperature in chennai is extreme and i was worried about your children.
This place is looking awesome
indeed
Just wowww… if you like , you may visit temple to see wonderful architecture, TN has tons of temples, non Hindus are not allowed into garbha gudi but I think you may be allowed into the premises I suppose, thank you 🙏
Yes luckily I am
You deserve many more views and subscribers …. Hope you get some improvements soon ….
hope so too
You are from Switz I wonder how your family get mould to these weather I mean temperatures hot n humid now
We don't live in Switzerland, we life in tropical countries, so no problem
Fron outside it is very old and small. Inside it is like very big palace😂
yes exactly
Thanks and take care
cheers
Dylan's smile is divine.
🙏🙏🙏
It's really cool man!!!!
👍👍👍
Love that old bike though..
yes it's cool
Love this place!
yeah me too
They shot a popular webseries here.
Vadhandhi: The fable of velonie
interesting to learn that
During 1880s it was the Ottoman embassy, not Turkish embassy 😊
Well, they used both names in the article I read but yes, sure
Nice i like it Mr moon cool take heavens bless the family
thanks mate
Nostalgia 👍
How much did you pay for it.
You get decent hotels for a bit more cost. Did you choose this because you will stay longer term and cost benefits the comparison
I mentioned that, it was less than ten dollars, quite cheap, but I chose it because it seemed like a great place
@@yvesthesleeve sure sure,
Yeah
I agree, lot of middle class Indians would skip this place,
But you made a great choice and opened a window into these great places.
May the force be with you 🙏🙏
Dear Moonshine good morning how's it going? You have a great family Mr. Moonshine I will come to meet at hotel. Where are you staying here
We left further South actually
This hostel came in the Hotstar webseries with Lila right
I love this hostel very much, very special.
@@yvesthesleevethis hotel came also in raththam movie 2023 Tamil movie
Hi im from Andhra Pradesh,
I Stayed in this hotel room after returning from Srilanka. There is a Big mosque back of this hotel. I could relate some Tamil movie scenes after my stay n left the place. if im not wrong can any tamil people help me out what those movie scenes are'? 😅
I show the mosquito later in the vlog, it's beautiful
Looks like the acco is tailor made for you! 🙂
Kind of does
Bee careful of scorpion s in old building s.
sure
Dont you get lost in this building?
I hope not
💯
Superb
thanks mate
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❤❤❤❤❤From holland
Priceless smile of Dalyn cuteness overloaded 😊
Thanks, I hope you guys will still watch the full video 😀😀😀😀
Dylan's a cutie!
thanks
Pls give me the details of this beautiful secret hotel🙏🏻
That's the Broadland Hotel in Triplicane
Enjoy ❤❤❤❤
Make a empire ...build a castle
Cool place...
Nice👏
thanks
I remember a Horror Movie in Kannada Language that was shot here in this Lodge..
The Buddha Images made me remember it, Looks kinda Creepy if you ask me.. 😐
😂😂😂🙏🙏
👍🏼💚😁. 👏
Oh no! I’m in Chennai… I can’t do this 😅😂
can't do this
Please visit kerela once
After Tamil Nadu we will go to Kerala
Moonshine loves india....😅
sure thing
👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤
Is it true Indian people have a issue with BO?
Sorry, I do not know what BO means....
@@yvesthesleeve body odor
What's hotel name
Broadlands
Hey guy's 🎉
hey there
❤❤🎉🎉
Visit hyderabad
❤ hello family
hello
got anything cheaper 🔹🔸
lots of places