Walks of the City Beautiful

Standing as a living testament to modernist architecture, Chandigarh embodies a timeless dialogue between form, function, and ideology. A deep appreciation for the city’s contemporary architectural heritage also revealed the need to look beyond facades to read its streets, structures & spatial narrative as language of ideas. Thus, the idea of well-curated, architecture-centric tours across The City Beautiful was born.

Led by an architect, these walks uncover the often-overlooked layers of Chandigarh’s built environment. Each walk rather provides a deeper & intimate understanding of a building’s design intent, materiality, and context, inviting reflection on a city imagined as both experiment & experience.

We deliver experience-rich, architecturally-sound city walks across Chandigarh

Walk 01

Making of Chandigarh

Discover Chandigarh at its origins, where the city’s earliest buildings quietly tell the story of vision taking form. From the Engineer’s Building to the Corbusier Centre, and across the landmarks of Sector 19, each stop opens a window into ideas of order, humanism, and modernity. More than architecture, the walk reveals a city imagined as a living experiment—one that continues to inspire. 

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Capitol Complex

A modern concrete building with open, triangular-shaped balconies arranged in a grid pattern, set against a partly cloudy sky with trees in the background.

Amidst the vast expanse of the Capitol Complex, bold forms and bare concrete echo the ambition of a newly independent nation defining its identity. From the monumental scale to the quiet precision of its geometry, this UNESCO World Heritage site reflects Le Corbusier’s vision of governance shaped through space, order, and architectural clarity.

Lakeside Block

A concrete walkway leading to a brick circular tower with a spiral concrete balcony on a water body, with three birds flying nearby and a cloudy sky overhead.

 Exploring the architectural legacy of Pierre Jeanneret and Jane Drew, the walk navigates Sector 5’s thoughtfully designed residences and urban plan before reaching Sukhna Lake—where architecture, landscape, and leisure harmonize, embodying Chandigarh’s visionary modernist approach to integrated design and spatial experience.

Cultural Center

A modern brick building with large concrete overhangs at the top, surrounded by potted marigolds, with a small fountain and statues in front, under a clear blue sky.

The Cultural Centre of Chandigarh in Sector 10 showcases a cohesive ensemble of museums and educational spaces, blending Le Corbusier’s visionary design with Shivdatt Sharma’s architectural legacy. This exploration culminates in Leisure Valley, highlighting the city’s harmonious integration of built form and landscape.

Panjab University

A white building with vertical column-like structures, a mounted outdoor light, and a leafless tree against a clear blue sky.

Panjab University’s campus embodies a harmonious blend of modernist architecture and thoughtful spatial design. This walk uncovers the subtle dialogue between form and function in its iconic buildings, culminating in the lively Student Centre—an enduring social heart that reflects the campus’s vibrant spirit and architectural legacy.

City Center

Part of a building with a brick wall on top, concrete supports underneath, and a clear blue sky above.

Sector 17 stands as Chandigarh’s dynamic civic heart, where bold modernist forms meet thoughtfully designed public spaces. This journey explores the sector’s architectural rhythm, highlighting key interventions that balance monumental scale with human engagement, culminating in the vibrant life of the Central Piazza and its enduring cultural significance.

A Neighbourhood Unit

An empty swimming pool area with a concrete diving board and stairs, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky. There's a red

Sector 23 reflects the quiet intelligence of Chandigarh’s planning, where housing, open spaces, and infrastructure come together with clarity and intent. Through the work o  f Jeanneret, Drew, and Fry, the sector reveals a careful interplay of architecture and everyday life—offering a glimpse into a neighbourhood shaped by human scale and thoughtful design.

Sector 22

An old, abandoned movie theater with the sign 'KIRAN' on the front, showing signs of decay and peeling paint under a clear sky.

Sector 22 unfolds as one of Chandigarh’s earliest experiments in urban living, where modernist housing and civic architecture come together in quiet harmony. Through its measured proportions and integrated public spaces, the sector reveals a sensitive dialogue between design and daily life—an enduring model of thoughtful, people-centric urban planning.

Walk 09

Theaters

Chandigarh’s theatres embody the intersection of cultural ambition and architectural expression. This exploration traces their bold, Brutalist forms and civic presence—revealing how performance spaces were thoughtfully woven into the city’s modernist vision, shaping not just its built environment, but its cultural identity across decades of evolving urban life.

*Walk sessions are organized as distinct programs, with options for both half-day and full-day durations.