Overview

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.

6 Nights 7 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Local Transfer by Comfortable AC Buses.

  • Accommodation in 3 Star Hotels.

  • Accommodation on Triple / Four sharing basis.

  • All meals During Stays as mentioned in itinerary (Veg + Non-Veg).

  • Any 1/2 Industry Visit & Industry Sign Certificate included.

  • All sightseeing entry charges are included.

  • DJ Night, Team Building, and Trust Building Activities included

  • Travel Insurance

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Personal expenses like laundry, beverages, phone calls, etc.

  • Adventure sports like skiing, paragliding, horse riding not included unless specifically mentioned.

  • Any cost due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, roadblocks, strikes, etc.

Highlights
What makes this tour special

Shimla

  • Study of Victorian & Neo-Gothic architecture

  • Guided visit to Viceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)

  • Exploration of Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre, Ridge & Mall Road architecture

  • Exposure to hill slope construction & retaining structures

Manali

  • Visit to Hadimba Temple (Pagoda-style wooden architecture)

  • Study of Kath-Kuni traditional mountain construction technique

  • Heritage walk in Old Manali village

  • Interaction with locals on sustainable Himachali design & materials

Chandigarh

  • In-depth study on Le Corbusier & Modernist Urban Planning

  • 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

  • Understanding grid planning, zoning & open space distribution

Itinerary
Day 1

PUNE TO AMBALA

AMBALA
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  • Reporting at Pune Railway Station and Travel to Chandigarh Railway Station
  • Board to the Train & your Journey will Start
  • Overnight Journey to Chandigarh
Day 2

ARRIVAL AT CHANDIGARH, SHIMLA SIGHTSEEING

CHANDIGARH
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  • Early Morning 06:40 AM Arrival at Chandigarh Railway Station
  • Pick up from Chandigarh Railway Station and depart to Shimla
  • On Arrival have breakfast on the way then fresh n up after check in at Hotel and leisure till lunch.
  • Post Early lunch proceed for Shimla local sightseeing Kufri, Jaku Temple and Mall Road.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 3

SHIMLA TO MANALI

MANALI
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  • Early Morning post breakfast proceed to Manali
  • On the way Visit Pandoh Dam, Kullu Valley
  • On Arrival Visit Hidimba Mata Temple, Shopping at Mall Road
  • Back to Hotel for Dinner and Overnight Stay (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 4

MANALI AND SOLANG VALLEY SIGHTSEEING

MANALI
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  • Early morning post breakfast Depart to Solang Valley by Local Buses or Cars
  • Visit Atal Tunnel, Sissu Village, then return to Solang Valley to Enjoy Activities like Cable Car, Zipline, Zorbing Ball, ATV Bike Ride and Many more. Visit Vashishtha Temple, Jogni Fall & other sightseeing at Manali. Evening back to hotel for DJ Night, Dinner and Overnight stay. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 5

MANALI TO CHANDIGARH

CHANDIGARH
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  • Morning post breakfast, Check out from Manali Hotel then depart to Kasol
  • Visit Manikaran Gurudwara, Parvati Valley
  • Evening Start your Journey towards Chandigarh
Day 6

INDUSTRIAL VISIT AND DEPARTURE

CHANDIGARH
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  • Early morning post breakfast Depart to Solang Valley by Local Buses or Cars
  • Educational Industrial visit at Chandigarh and Rock Garden sightseeing if time permits.
  • After lunch drop at Railway Station.
  • Depart for return journey from Chandigarh to Ambala
  • (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 7

AMBALA TO PUNE

AMBALA
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  • Report to Ambala Railway Station 
  • Departure To Pune Railway Stiation
  • Overnight Train Journey 

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Route Map
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