Visa information

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Accomodation

Limited accomodation will be provided on the campus of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, on a first-cum first-serve basis.

Nearby hotels:

Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway 5***** (2.8 k m from J N TATA Auditorium)
Address : A Block, 26/1, Doctor Rajkumar Road, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055
Tel: +91 080 4252 1000, 1800 2582 555
http://www.sheratongrandbangalore.com/
Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru 5***** (5.3 KM from J N TATA Auditorium)
Address: 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Area, Phase 1, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560022
Tel: +91 080 669 00111
Email: yeshwantpur.bengaluru@tajhotels.com
https://taj.tajhotels.com/
Hotel Green Trees 4**** (3.0 KM from J N TATA Auditorium)
Address: 44, 1st Main Rd, LIC Colony, Mathikere, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054
Tel: +91 080 4151 6191, +91 903 6057 095
http://www.hotelgreentrees.com
Krishinton Suites 3*** (2.9 k m from J N TATA Auditorium)
Address: 993, Near IISc D- Gate,, M. S. Ramaiah main Road, Gokul Extension, Subedarpalya, Mathikere, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054
Tel: +91 080 4259 5959, +91 966 3367 802, +91 900 8306 441
Email : reservations@krishinton.com
http://www.krishinton.com/
Comfort INN Insys (3.0 KM from J N TATA Auditorium)
Address: 46, 1st Main Road, Yeshwanthpur, Mathikere, Gokula 1st Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054
Tel: +91 080 4646 8000
Email: info@comfortinn-insys.com
http://www.comfortinn-insys.com/

About Indian Institute of Science

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), established in 1909, is India’s top-ranked university and is in the top 10 of world’s small universities. Its vibrant and verdant campus with world-class infrastructure is one of the finest university campuses in the world.

Air-connectivity and reaching the venue

Bengaluru is well-connected to major Asian cities by most international airlines. Additional information on the airport can also be found at its official website. IISc is about 35kms from the airport. One could take either a prepaid taxi (currently, costs Rs. 750, and the counter is available near the exit of the Airport Building), or a city taxi (costs about Rs. 700, and a queue for the same is just outside the airport building). The Institute is known as "Tata Institute" to the locals and is just past Mekhri circle and on the way to Yeshwantpura (one must take a right turn at Mekhri circle). Shuttle bus service, operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), runs from the airport to various areas in Bangalore city every 15 minutes. Details of the schedule can be found here.

About Bengaluru

Bengaluru, known as the science city of India because it has numerous educational and research institutions and as garden city because of its cool climate and greenery, is a major metropolitan city. It is also an IT hub with thriving start‐up companies and major industries, public and private.

Conference picnic spots

A one-day conference picnic is organized on 20, December, 2018 to Shravanabelagola, Beluru, and Halebeedu.

Detailed Itinerary:
06:30 am Departure from Bengaluru
08:30 am Yediyur- Breakfast
09:00 am Departure from Yediyur
10:30 am Arrival to Shravanbelagola- Darshana Of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara)
11:30 am Departure from Shravanbelagola
01:30 pm Arrival to Belur- Lunch & Visit Hoysala Style Chennakeshava Temple
03:00 pm Departure from Belur
03:45 pm Arrival to Halebeedu- Visit Hoysala style Hoysaleshwara Temple, Shanthaleshwara Temple
04:45 pm Departure from Halebeedu
10:00 pm Tour ends at Bengaluru
Additional Information:
Distance from Bangalore: 225 kms.
Hike: The hike at Shravanabelagola is easy with clear steps (650 steps). We recommend getting a pair of socks since wearing shoe is not allowed during the hike. Additionally, carrying an umbrella or at least a hat would be beneficial if the weather is not pleasant. Transportation: Mini Bus / Bus from Bangalore
Food: The bus will stop at clean vegetarian hotels for food breaks.

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