captivating the senses
northern India
Still 8 travellers and the journey can take place. Inscriptions are possible until 30 September 2026.
Did you miss this unique trip in February 2025? Don’t worry. We are happy to organise it again – completely tailor-made. As soon as there are enough interested parties, we will get started together. We will tailor the trip to your wishes: the ideal time, the chosen destinations, the comfort level of the accommodation and the small details that make all the difference. This way, we don’t create a standard repeat trip, but a personalised travel experience that perfectly suits the group. Interested? Let us know and help us build your next trip…
India, a melting pot of cultures, has an architectural history spanning millennia. Over the centuries, the subcontinent has been a magnet for traders, conquerors and pilgrims, creating a unique cultural richness. The deep interweaving of religion, arts and crafts is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the iconic buildings and urbanism of local and international architects such as Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, Balkrishna Doshi, Edwin Lutyens, Charles Correa, Matharoo, Mahendra Raj, Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew.
Planopli invites you on a journey through time, exploring the deep roots of Indian architecture: from the subtle elegance of Mogul architecture to the robust grandeur of British colonial architecture and the innovative experiments of Modernism, India offers a wealth of styles and influences. In February, Planopli will take you on a journey of discovery exploring the relevance of Indian architecture to today’s challenges.
Day 1 — Brussel
Swiss Air operates the morning flight from Brussels Zaventem to New Delhi, there is a short stopover in Zurich. Our flight lands in the early hours at Indira Gandhi International Airport, after arrival we will be transferred to the hotel by bus to start the next day fresh.
programme
Tentative programme
Red Fort, 17e eeuw , Old Delhi
Humayun’s Tomb & Gardens, 16e eeuw, Old Delhi
Humayun’s Tomb Museum, Vir Mueller Architects, 2024, Old Delhi
Asian Games Village, Raj Rewal, 1982, New Delhi
India Habitat Centre, Joseph Allen Stein, 1993, New Delhi
India International Centre, Joseph Allen Stein, 1960, New Delhi
Lotus Temple, Fariborz Sahba, 1986, New Delhi
Jantar Mantar, 18e eeuw, Jaipur
City Palace, Vidyadar Bhattacharya, 1732, Jaipur
Hawa Mahal, Lal Chand Ustad, 1799, Jaipur
Panna Meena Ka Kund Stepwell, 16e eeuw, Jaipur
Kala Kendra, Charles Correa, 1992, Jaipur
Amber Fort, 16e eeuw, Jaipur
Nagargah Stepwell, 18e eeuw, Jaipur
Jal Mahal, 18e eeuw, Jaipur
Fatehpur Sikri Palace, 1575, Fatehpur Sikri
Jama Masjid, 1572, Fatehpur Sikri
Chand Baori Stepwell, 9e eeuw, Abhaneri
Tomb of I’timad-ud-Daulah, 1628, Agra
Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, 1653, Agra
Agra Fort, 1573, Agra
Sangath Studio, Balkrishna Doshi, 1981, Ahmedabad
Institute of Indology, Balkrishna Doshi, 1962, Ahmedabad
CEPT, Balkrishna Doshi, 1986, Ahmedabad
Amdavad Ni Gufa, Balkrishna Doshi, 1990, Ahmedabad
Prathama Blood Centre, Matharoo Associates, 2000, Ahmedabad
Pool, Architect’s Office, Matharoo Associates, 2014, Ahmedabad
Sabarmati Ashram, Charles Correa, 1963, Ahmedabad
Sardar Patel Stadium, Charles Correa, 1965, Ahmedabad
Mill Owner’s Building, Le Corbusier, 1954, Ahmedabad
Darpana Academy, AP Kanvinde, 1965, Ahmedabad
Adalaj Stepwell, 1495, Ahmedabad
Tarang Pavilion, The Grid Architects, 2023, Ghandinagar
Blind School, Sea Lab, 2021, Ghandinagar
Villa Sarabhai, Le Corbusier, 1956, Ahmedabad
Kartavya Path, HCP Design, 2022, New Delhi
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Edwin Lutyens, 1931, New Delhi
Embassy of Finland, Raili and Reima Pietilä, 1963, New Delhi
Embassy of Belgium, Satish Gujral, 1984, New Delhi
Shri Ram Centre, Shiv Nath Prasad, 1968, New Delhi
British Council, Charles Correa, 1991, New Delhi
NCDC, Kuldip Singh, 1980, New Delhi
Sector 17, Jane Drew, Maxwell Fry, MN Sharma, Balkrishna Doshi, 1950s, Chandigarh
Punjab Student Centre, Pierre Jeanneret & Bhanu Mathur, 1960s, Chandigarh
Chandigarh College of Architecture, Pierre Jeanneret, 1961, Chandigarh
Capitol Complex, Palace of Assembly, Le Corbusier, 1963, Chandigarh
Capitol Complex, Secretariat Building, Le Corbusier, 1962, Chandigarh
Capitol Complex, High Court, Le Corbusier, 1956, Chandigarh
Capitol Complex, Open Hand Monument, Le Corbusier, 1985, Chandigarh
Capitol Complex, Geometric Hill, Le Corbusier, 1950s, Chandigarh
Capitol Complex, Tower of Shadows, Le Corbusier, 1950s, Chandigarh
Capitol Complex, Shoe Island, Le Corbusier, 1950s, Chandigarh
Chandigarh Architecture Museum, Le Corbusier, 1996, Chandigarh
profiles
practical
The planopli tour guides will assist you in Dutch, English and French. Guided visits by local guides and/or architects will be in English (if necessary, planopli tour guides will provide a concise translation).
The visa must be applied for individually. We will tell you later what, where, when, and how…
Inoculations: not required. However, some vaccinations are recommended, see ‘wanda.be’:https://www.wanda.be/en/landen/india/
Standard information for package travel contracts
payment info
€5,750 for 14 days, 13 nights**** (±€410/day)
if 25 travellers
single supplement: €800
included
- intercontinental flights with Swiss, economy class (5 Feb 09:45 Zaventem > Delhi 00:15 (via Zurich) / 18 Feb 19:45 Chandigarh > Zaventem 08:50 19 Feb (via Bombay and Zurich))
- 2 domestic flights
- 2 long-distance train rides
- 13 days of comfortable motor coach
- 13 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- 2 lunchtime meals
- 2 evening meals
- meetings with local architects and experts
- (exclusive) entrances to houses and buildings
- entrance tickets to museums included in the programme
- gifts for architects/owners who open their homes exclusively to us
- use of audiophones
- group travel assistance insurance
- expertise of at least two tour guides
- back office
- log guide: travel guide compiled, designed and professionally printed by planopli with multifunctional cover, city maps, sketch chalk, postcard, pencil,…
not included
- visa
- optional cancellation insurance
- lunches (excluding the 2 aforementioned lunches)
- evening meals (excluding the 2 evening meals mentioned above)
payment
- registration is final
after payment of the advance of €2,000
to be paid into account BE25 7350 4701 5682
With this transfer, you declare that you agree to the general and special conditions of sale of planopli and declare that planopli is not liable for any accidents, theft or lost items that may occur.
based on Article VI.45, 11° of the Economic Law Code, there is no reflection period. - balance 30 days before departure
- possibility of paying by credit card (if required, please indicate on the registration form)