Bangalore has established itself as the technology city of India known for its prowess in information technology. Bangalore is also home to the space and aerospace organisations of India. IISc is one of the leading academic institutions in India with a lush green campus north of Bangalore. Bangalore also offers a convenient base to explore the cultural and scenic attractions in the southern and western parts of India; the temples at Belur, Halebedu and Hampi being the most noteworthy.

The capital city of Karnataka, Bangalore popularly known as garden city of India is located 1000 m above sea level. Bangalore has many structures with historic and architectural value, a few of them are the Majestic and grandiose Vidhana Soudha, Bull Temple, Tippu Summer Palace, Lalbagh, Visweswaraiah Industrial Museum, ISKCON Temple. The city boasts of several institutions of research and higher learning, laboratories and IT industries and numerous high-tech industries in aerospace and automobile.

The shopping malls of Bangalore offer a fine selection of silk, sandalwood, handicrafts and fragrant incense sticks. During December weather is very pleasant and ideal for sight seeing. Within a distance of 200 kms, one can find many historical places like Belur,Halebidu, Shravanbelagola, Mysore, Srirangapattana, Tirupati, Ooty and Kodaikanal.

 

Transport From / To The Airport

 

How to Reach IISC as From Airport

 

Local name for IISc is 'Tata Institute' . Always use 'Tata Institute' with the taxi, auto drivers, and bus conductors. Autorickshaw and taxi drivers can generally converse in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and English. Transport from/to the Airport: IISc is about 20 km from the Bangalore Airport (both domestic and International).

Prepaid taxis are available at the airport to all parts of the city. While both private and government (KSTDC) taxis are available, we strongly recommend the government-run (KSTDC) taxi for its hassle-free service and clean cars. Look for the KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation) counter just outside the baggage claim area. The prepaid fare to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is Rs.290/- (Two Hundred Ninty). Fare includes tips (service compris) and baggage handling. Ask for your and the driver's receipts at the counter, and hand over the driver's receipt only after reaching your destination.

 

Getting Around Bangalore

 

Auto-rikshaw

 

Auto-rickshaws are a convenient mode of transport as they are easily available. Most of the drivers are affable and honest and are multilingual. Apart from the local language most of the drivers are conversant in Hindi, and English. The fare charges are Rs 6.00 per km with a minimum fare of Rs 12.00 for three passengers. When operated out of city limits and between 2200 and 0500, the autos charge one and a half times the normal meter reading.

 

From The Main Railway Station

 

The main railway station in Bangalore is called Bangalore City which is about 7 km from IISc. The railway station and the main bus stand (called as Majestic) are opposite to each other. Pre-paid autorickshaw facility is available at the Bangalore City Railway Station. You could tell the counterperson that you are travelling to Tata Institute. A trip to IISc may cost about Rs. 55. Travel by autorickshaws between 10:00 p.m. and 06:00 a.m. will cost 50% more. You can also use the bus services from the Majestic bus station: Bus Route nos. 252 E, 258 C, 271 E, 273 C, 275, 99 A and B . Alight at TATA INSTITUTE Bus Stop.

 

From The Cantontment Railway Station

 

Another important railway station in Bangalore is Cantontment Railway Station, also known as Bangalore Cantt. The distance from this station to IISc is almost same as the Bangalore City railway station and it also has prepaid autorickshaw facility. You can also use the bus services from the bus stop just opposite to the station. Route Nos. 94 A and E, 252 A, 270 A, 272, 276 A.

 

From The Yeshwantpur Railway Station

 

Yeshwantpur is a small railway station, located within Bangalore, but it is NOT the main railway station of Bangalore. One good thing about Yeshwantpur is that it is very close to IISc, but very few trains stop here. The autorickshaw ride from Yeshwantpur to IISc will cost around Rs. 12. No prepaid autorickshaw facility available here.