Visite d'histoire de l'architecture de Hipster Chandigarh
Description
Découvrez les créations brutalistes de Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret dans la première ville planifiée de l'Inde à Chandigarh pas comme les autres. Spécialement conçu pour les architectes, les admirateurs du bon design ou les amateurs de photographie urbaine, nous couvrons un accès rare à l'expérimentation en génie civil, à l'urbanisme, à la gestion de la chaleur et au socialisme en jeu depuis l'Inde post-indépendance des années 1950. La visite d'une journée couvre le top 5 des temps forts, et la deuxième journée plonge au plus profond de la vision de Jane Drew & Maxwell Fry avec des créations rarement vues. Je suis journaliste depuis 11 ans et je suis citoyen de la ville de 3ème génération. J’ai passé 24 ans de ma vie à vivre dans les logements sociaux publics de Corbus, étudié dans les écoles de design de Pierre et je suis allée dans les bureaux de design de Maxwell Fry – je vis, respire et existe donc sous le nom de Chandigarh. J'ai commencé ces visites en combinant mes compétences en recherche et journalisme dans l'apprentissage de l'architecture avec des contes amusants pour organiser ces visites uniques en petits groupes
Options de l'excursion
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Je viendrai personnellement vous chercher et vous déposerai à toute distance raisonnable du secteur 17, Chandigarh, dans ma confortable voiture AC. Après la fin de la visite, vous serez déposé à votre hôtel, Airbnb, ou tout autre endroit à Chandigarh selon les besoins. Veuillez m'envoyer un message concernant Voyages d'une journée de courte durée. Des arrangements spéciaux pour venir directement vous chercher tôt le matin à l'aéroport / gare et vous déposer à la gare / aéroport sans frais supplémentaires peuvent être organisés.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(75)
We were in a family group including and two professionals in architecture and design. The tour has been full of interesting facts and curiosity that we would never have been aware of. It really gave us a unique opportunity to discover such a masterpiece in architecture. We could visit many buildings generally not accessible and we discovered interesting hidden details. But also the lunch and cakes mid afternoon has been a truly genuine local experience with great and honest conversation with the guide. Definitely a thing not to be missed!
I was in Chandigarh for work and had an extra day to explore. This was a great way to experience the city, get to know the history, city quirks and learn about Chandigarh. Rusty was super friendly and accommodating. He ensured that I get everything I need out of this tour. 100% recommend even if you have zero architecture background.
An amazing experience exploring this fascinating city. He says himself he’s the guide for the kind of person who doesn’t want a guide - and it really was like seeing the city through the eyes of a friend who lives there. I can’t recommend this enough for anyone visiting Chandigarh. Make sure he takes you to the restaurant with the best chicken you’ll ever taste!
Fantastic experience with Rusty in Chandigarh for a "most of the day" tour. Rusty was well-informed and a pleasure to spend the day with; tour was well-paced and covered a very good amount of ground, including being flexible with requests (was just myself, my wife and a third guest). Appreciated the pick-up and drop from hotel. Strongly recommend for a Chandigarh visit.
We had a great day on a private tour with Rusty. We saw lots of amazing Le Corbusier and Jeanneret buildings, including ones not usually open to the public (he has good connections!). We learnt a lot about the origins of Chandigarh and the planning of the city, and he was very knowledgeable about the architectural features. He was very laid back and funny, so it was like being taken around the city by a cool friend. He gave us a great recommendation for dinner as well. Would recommend!
This was my ideal day of getting to know a city. I cannot recommend Rusty highly enough. He has a deep knowledge and love of Chandigarh, which he shares in a fun, charming, and irreverent way. It was like spending the day with a knowledgeable old friend…being driven around expertly in a cool car..and that is important given how hot this city can get! If architecture is your thing, no question, he is your man. The little details and Easter eggs he points out along the way are fascinating. He really knows his Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, not just from the design perspective, but also from the sociological - how it fit into and influenced the fabric of this newly-created Indian city. There is so much to explore that I wish I had had the time to take his two-day tour. His passion is contagious. I know I will be back soon to continue the adventure.
We had such an excellent day touring with Rusty. His knowledge of Chandigarh is phenomenal, he’s an awesome story teller and great fun to spend the day with. Would definitely recommend doing this tour.
I enjoyed 2 days with Rusty in March 2026 visiting Chandigarh. This is his home town and he has researched the best routes, buildings and photo opportunities especially for architects and fans of Le Corbusier. He adapted the tour to suit the participants and we were a small group of just 2. He picked me and the other participants from our hotels and drove us in his personal car. The car is clean, comfortable and air conditioned. Rusty is a careful driver and punctual. He provided bottles of water amd recommended interesting and good quality places to eat. I have no hesitation in recommending Rusty as a tour guide.
I enjoyed 2 days with Rusty in Chandigarh- it's his home town and you get a personal tour with lots of information. He has done his homework and has facts, dates,and figures and focuses on Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret's buildings. The Punjab University campus was a highlight. The library and student campus. You get access to the inside of the house Pierre Jeanneret lived in (ask Rusty about staying there - it's available for bed and breakfast). The residential areas were also fascinating and we walked past many of the typical housing types, gardens and alleys. The famous capitol buildings were only visible from a distance unfortunately since the government was in session. Check dates if you can before travelling. The art museum was another highlight and we enjoyed sitting by the lake and sneaky visit to the abandoned movie theatre. Rusty is enthusiastic and very chatty and can talk about anything. There were 2 of us on the first day when we did the university and capitol. Also 2 on the second day but a different person. Rusty adapted the schedule to suit us all. I was picked up and dropped off from my hotel and the tour was conducted in Rusty's private car which was clean, air conditioned and comfortable. Rusty is a careful driver and punctual. I felt safe and well looked after at all times. He also recommended good restaurants and shops. Do not hesitate to contact him beforehand for travel, hotel accommodation etc
The tour with Rusty was refreshingly original and fun! He is very well informed of the history of Chandigarh. Not because he is a local - which adds a distinct angle - but because he narrates everything you see with a sharp, broad and critical eye. And on top of it all, he is a very funny and brutally honest guy! I cant remember when I last enjoyed a tour this much. Book and dont think twice:)
