100 years of Architecture in India — Empire to Village
£3,300 — £3,950 per person
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Solo Traveller?
If you are travelling alone, that’s great and you are going to be made to feel very welcome. I am afraid we do not offer shared rooms on this trip because I cannot offer twin beds in the chosen accommodation so you will need to choose the single supplement option which I have kept to the minimum.
Description
Over two busy days, we will explore the iconic landmarks of the city, experiencing Le Corbusier's architectural brilliance from the Capitol Complex, the commercial zones, and the museums to the university. We visit the home of Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier’s cousin and his original studio partner who moved to Chandigarh for the next decade and a half to oversee the building of the city.
On day four, after lunch at the Chandigarh yacht club, we drive into the Kasauli Hills, the foothills of the Himalayas to enjoy the tranquillity and award-winning ‘farm to table’ cuisine of the Amaya and to immerse ourselves in Bijoy Jain’s unique architectural philosophy.
Join us on this trip to experience the culture of the region through the lens of Lutyens, Le Corbusier and Bijoy Jain and their extraordinary contribution to the architectural landscape of India.
A seven night trip of extraordinary architecture, exceptional food and immense views.
Travel through the last 100 years of the architectural history of India. We explore Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh, 'the city beautiful' situated in the Shivalik hills, followed by an exclusive stay at the Amaya Hotel, designed by renowned Indian architect Bijoy Jain, founder of Studio Mumbai, with its breath taking views of the Himalayas.
We start in New Delhi with an overview of the elegant Raj-era capital designed by Edwin Lutyens, built from 1912 to the early 1930s which is now the zone of India’s most expensive real estate. A train journey on day three leads us to the new Punjabi capital Chandigarh, commissioned by Nehru in the aftermath of the bloody partition, and now its own Union Territory.
Itinerary
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Delhi: Pick up at Indira Gandhi International Airport if required.
Arrive at The Claridges Hotel, built in 1955 in Lutyens’ New Delhi, set in three acres of land. The hotel is of course subject to availability.
Sit by the pool if you feel like it, but try to get over your jet lag.
Afternoon walk to the Lodi Gardens, 15 minutes from the hotel, one of Delhi's most beautiful parks and replete with tombs and monuments from the 15th Century.
Stay at the Claridges Hotel (or similar 5 star hotel).
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Breakfast at the hotel is included.
Morning visit to the Humayun's Tomb, one of the Mughal masterpieces in Delhi.
Afternoon trip to the Charles Correa designed National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum and the Jantar Mantar, an 18th century observatory.
Dinner at the hotel is included.
Stay at the Claridges Hotel (or similar 5 star hotel).
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Breakfast at the hotel is included. Morning tour of Delhi to include a walk in Lutyens’ New Delhi starting at the India Gate.
Late lunch in Delhi is included and then we head to the New Delhi Railway Station for our train to Chandigarh.
2030 arrival in Chandigarh and transfer to a city-centre 5-star hotel or nearby luxury farm stay.
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Breakfast at the hotel is included
Full Day Tour of Chandigarh architecture to include: The Commercial Centre, Home of Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier Architecture Centre, Government Museum and Art Gallery and the buildings of Punjab University.
Lunch is included at a lovely outdoor restaurant and so is tea at a newly designed house in the Rose Garden.
Stay at a 5 star hotel in the city or nearby luxury farm stay. -
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
Today is a half day tour of Chandigarh architecture to include The Capitol Complex, a visit into the Secretariat and Nek Chand's Rock Garden.
Lunch at the Yacht Club is included. Onward journey by car to the Amaya Resort designed by Studio Mumbai in the Kasauli hills. Evening film night of Une Ville á Chandigarh by Swiss documentary maker Alain Tanner with commentary by John Berger.
Dinner at the Amaya resort is included.
Stay at Amaya Resort.
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Breakfast at the Amaya is included.
Morning walk of the site.
Lunch today is one of the highlights of the trip: a 17- course Himalayan taster menu at the award winning Naar restaurant.
Use the afternoon to relax.
Dinner at the Amaya resort is included.
Stay at Amaya Resort.
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Breakfast at the hotel is included.
Morning to read your book and stare at the mountains. Walk to a delicious picnic lunch by a stream in the Kasauli Hills is included.
Dinner at the Amaya resort is included.
Stay at the Amaya Resort.
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Breakfast at the hotel is included.
Morning walk of the terraced farm to look at the farm to table eating concept of the resort.
Depart Amaya Resort at 1230 for Chandigarh with a packed lunch.
