This Architecture Educational Tour is designed to give students a deep understanding of colonial architecture, modernist design, sustainable planning, and Himalayan hill-style construction. The journey covers Shimla's British-era structures, Manali’s traditional Himachali wooden homes, and Chandigarh’s world-famous Le Corbusier modernist architecture.
Students will learn about urban planning, heritage conservation, material usage in hilly terrains, environmental design, and structural adaptations in different climatic zones.
The tour combines academic learning, on-site observation, and expert-guided sessions, making it ideal for students of Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, and Urban Planning.
What is included in the tour
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Local Transfer by Comfortable AC Buses.
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Accommodation in 3 Star Hotels.
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Accommodation on Triple / Four sharing basis.
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All meals During Stays as mentioned in itinerary (Veg + Non-Veg).
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Any 1/2 Industry Visit & Industry Sign Certificate included.
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All sightseeing entry charges are included.
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DJ Night, Team Building, and Trust Building Activities included
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Travel Insurance
What is NOT included in the tour
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Personal expenses like laundry, beverages, phone calls, etc.
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Adventure sports like skiing, paragliding, horse riding not included unless specifically mentioned.
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Any cost due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, roadblocks, strikes, etc.
Shimla
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Study of Victorian & Neo-Gothic architecture
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Guided visit to Viceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)
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Exploration of Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre, Ridge & Mall Road architecture
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Exposure to hill slope construction & retaining structures
Manali
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Visit to Hadimba Temple (Pagoda-style wooden architecture)
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Study of Kath-Kuni traditional mountain construction technique
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Heritage walk in Old Manali village
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Interaction with locals on sustainable Himachali design & materials
Chandigarh
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In-depth study on Le Corbusier & Modernist Urban Planning
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Visit to Capitol Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
– Secretariat Building
– High Court
– Open Hand Monument -
Explore Sector planning, Rock Garden, and Sukhna Lake urban design
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Understanding grid planning, zoning & open space distribution



