Conference Venue:
Physical Sciences Auditorium, Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
Google location: Centre for High Energy Physics (CHEP)
It is close to the "D" gate or the Mathikere gate. It is just opposite to the new Chemistry Building and close to the Biological Sciences building and Aerospace Department building. Please note that the distance between IISc main gate (which is different from the "D" gate) and the New Physical Science building is approximately 1.5 km.
Note: There is no separate building for the Centre for High Energy Physics, as this centre is housed in the same building as the Physics Department.
How to reach CHEP, IISc
Bengaluru is connected by air, rail and road to all the metros and most major cities of the country. Also, one can fly directly to Bengaluru from several airports.
If you fly to Bengaluru:
Note: Bengaluru airport has two terminals- T1 and T2. T2 just started a few weeks ago. If you happen to land at T2, just take the free of cost shuttle bus that brings one to the T1, from where the local transportation is very streamlined as detailed below.
Note: IISc is known as ‘Tata Institute’ locally.
Taxi
Taxi services are available at the exit of the departure terminal. Metered taxis are also available just outside the terminal on the kerb. You are encouraged to take the metered taxis on the kerb side or Ola/Uber, other than those from counters like Akbar's. Approximate fares to IISc are between ₹1100 to ₹1500.
Bus:
Air conditioned buses to IISc are available from the airport and ticket charges are about ₹300. Go to the airport bus stop and board the KIA-10 bus. Ask the conductor to drop you at ‘Tata Institute’. You will be dropped at the IISc main gate.
If you arrive by rail:
Bengaluru is connected to all major Indian cities by rail.
Yeshwanthpur railway station: It is the closest railway station to IISc (approx. 2 km). One can hire an auto-rickshaw or an Ola/Uber etc. to reach IISc campus. Approximate cost is ₹100.
KSR Railway station: This is the most prominent railway station in Bengaluru. It is around 7 km from IISc campus. You can easily get an auto-rickshaw, an Ola/Uber taxi or a prepaid taxi from here. Approximate cost is 200.
Another option is to walk from the railway station to the ‘Majestic bus stand’ through the underpass that connects these two. From the majestic bus stand, you can reach platform number 22. From here, you can get a bus for ‘Tata Institute’ at a frequency of every two minutes.
Accommodation
Guest House Charges:
- CVH: Rs. 1200/- per day per person + 12% GST
- MGH: Rs. 1500/- per day per person + 12% GST
- NIAS Guest House: Rs. 2000 per day per person + 12% GST
- Students and Postdoctoral Fellows will be accommodated at IAS Guest House free of cost on a shared basis.
How to reach your guest house:
Directions to Main Guest House (MGH).
You can enter IISc either through the main gate or D gate. Please see map below to reach the MGH from the two respective gates.
Directions to Centenary Visitors House (CVH)
You can enter IISc either through the main gate or D gate. Please see map below to reach the CVH from the two respective gates. Please
note that entry from the gate next to the Ramaiah Hospital on the New Bel Road (closest to CVH) is not allowed for visitors.
Here is a link to the campus map:
https://iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/New-IISc-Map.pdf
Directions to NIAS Guest House
This guest house isn’t located inside the main campus, but is located very close by. It is a mere 10 min walk from the D gate. Transportation will be arranged to and fro to the guest house.
Address: 2HH7+MP6, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560012
Location Pin: NIAS Guest House
Indian Academy of Sciences Fellows Residency
The Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) Guest House is at Jalahalli which is about 8 km from the IISc campus.
Address:
Indian Academy of Sciences Fellows Residency
14th Cross Rd, HMT Estate, Jalahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560013
The Academy Fellows' Residency and link to the Google location map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/z59X9or7KuktcH2p9
Contact details of Guest House caretakers: Mr Ravindra (Mob: 94482
24276) and Mr Gangadharaiah (Mob. 94485 06960).
FOOD:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided at the meeting venue on 9th-11th August. Breakfast shall begin at 8am everyday. No dinner on 11th Night.
Some in-campus options for participants staying in the various guest houses inside the IISc campus for their meals on the 8th and 12th March are:
• Neasara - Near Hoysala Guest House
• Vayu Vihar - Behind the Aerospace Department, along the same road as
Physics Department
• Sarvam Complex - Close to student’s hostels
• Kabini Canteen - Besides Nesara Restaurant
Weather:
Weather in Bengaluru is pleasant these days, with temperature ranging
between 16℃ and 30℃. The nights can be slightly cold. Please expect
frequent showers. An umbrella will be handy. If possible, carry a jacket.
Also mosquito repellent (like ODOMOS etc) is highly advised.
