An empire retreats to the hills. Its exit tears Punjab in two at Amritsar. The new republic answers in Chandigarh's concrete. Three cities, one story – real, raw and unfiltered, told over six nights.
Shimla – where the British ran India from a hill town for six months a year.
Amritsar – Jallianwala Bagh, the border, the wound Partition left on Punjab.
Chandigarh – built from nothing to prove a wounded nation could still dream.
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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.
1000000% recommend doing this tour with Rusty. I got to know a lot more about Chandigarh and its architecture but also got to see places that I wouldn't be able to find on my own. Rusty also provided sun umbrellas which was a life saviour in the heat.
Good friendly communication from booking. Well-paced tour with great architectural content. Enjoyed the walking aspect, the variety of buildings, and our guide's humour which added to our experience. A great day out.
Stop looking. You've already found your guide. Rusty is the best. Funny, charming, smart and passionate about his city — it's like hanging out with your sharp-witted friend showing you around one of the most interesting cities in India.
I am a woman traveling solo. The tour with Rusty was great! I highly recommend it if you want to learn about Chandigarh's layout and architecture. I visited other cities in India, and Rusty was by far the best guide I had there.
This was my ideal day of getting to know a city. He has a deep knowledge and love of Chandigarh, which he shares in a fun, charming, and irreverent way.
The tour was awesome! I grew up in Chandigarh and had booked the tour for my kids, but Rusty showed us many aspects of Chandigarh architecture that I was not aware of.
Chandigarh is an incredibly unique city, not just for India but for the world. Rusty is extremely knowledgeable and gave great historical background. Don't second guess – it was worth every rupee!
Having been to Chandigarh many times before, it was so refreshing to see it in the context of its historical creation and its architects. Rusty planned a perfect day. Would 100% recommend.
"Amazing tour! Rusty is a minefield of knowledge and information. Humorous and personality plus. As a 3rd generation local knows the city inside out."
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