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Chandigarh, Amritsar & Shimla – the Raj to Republic Story

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.

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Solo-female friendly
Transport included
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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.

Daniel F.
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★★★★★

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.

Raquel
Amsterdam · via Airbnb
★★★★★

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.

Fiona
New Zealand · via GetYourGuide
★★★★★

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.

Brad H.
via Viator
★★★★★

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.

Gabriela D.
via Viator
★★★★★

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.

Sorab W.
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★★★★★

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.

VG
via Tripadvisor
★★★★★

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!

Robert
Jerusalem · via Airbnb
★★★★★

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.

Ravneet
London · via Airbnb
★★★★★

"Amazing tour! Rusty is a minefield of knowledge and information. Humorous and personality plus. As a 3rd generation local knows the city inside out."

Hilary
India · via GetYourGuide
Tour guide Rusty pointing out a sculptural concrete design detail to a guest, Chandigarh architecture and design tour
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