RWD Corniche is located on Pantheon Road Egmore, one of the most coveted localities in Chennai. The word Egmore is an Anglicized Form of Ezhumbur, a village that dates back to the Chola empire. The humble locality has grown into a bustling residential, commercial and transport hub today. Egmore is sprinkled with splendid examples of colonial architecture. One of these monuments was the “Pantheon”, which hosted dinners, balls and theatrical performances for the elite. In 1853, this became the site of the Government Museum. India's second oldest Museum, a brilliant example of Indo-Saracenic architecture Another spectacular Egmore landmark is the Gothic-style Railway Station. Egmore is also a knowledge and educational hub, housing the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI), Connemara Library and many renowned schools and colleges. Egmore is indeed the pride of Chennai and Corniche will soon become the pride of Egmore.