Private tour in Chandigarh Rusty S
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Book with a 20% deposit
up to 4 people
6 hours
Private transportation
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The first planned city of India, Chandigarh, packs surprises in design & urban planning like nowhere else. Bustling in the foothills of the Himalayas, this French architect-designed city follows European-inspired brutalist civil order, with a surprisingly warm culture. Discover the charm of the 'city beautiful' led by a senior local journalist turned guide & a 3rd-gen resident As an activist & an ex-journalist, I keep my stories facts based, with no exaggerated claims of national pride- so you can make your interpretations Private, insider personalized access to hidden heritage spaces here, at a very comfortable pace, packing stories from my life here that’ll leave you entertained Learn how we tackled the summer heat climate & cold winters via clever futuristic architectural designs at UNESCO heritage sites. See how socialist housing became a class pride, & how despite architectural uniformity, residents carved their own unique identities. Absorb the local flavors in delicious foods with fermented drinks
*Pickup in comfortable clean AC (I am the driver) * An inside guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Capitol Complex. Your passes will already be arranged - no waiting in lines * Stop for the best single origin arabica coffee India has to offer! * Visit Le Corbusier's Center - the experimental old architect's office now converted to a museum * Have brunch at an authentic Chandigarh exclusive eatery that's clean, safe & authentic local * Walk in sector 17, learning about the brutalist architecture & experience how residents utilize public spaces. Insider access to a now abandoned heritage theater, while learning the story of the city's gentrification *Insider access to the architect's museum building, which was designed to tackle the extreme summer heat while allowing light through. See original archives, sketches, maps, models & photos * End the day with a beautiful walk at the manmade lake designed by Corbusier to replenish groundwater & cool the whole city with a local ice cream
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My comfortable, clean AC car provides a very comfortable cruising transport. I am a careful, calm and rules-abiding driver. Sit back and relax. Pickup and drop included.
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
Sector 17 is the central spot in the heart of the city. It is easily accessible from every location, and can also be reached via Uber. However, I am very flexible and can come pick you up from the Airport, Railway station and your hotel
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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