Yelläks /ˈyæl•eks/

Arrival by train/bus

If you arrive at the Bangalore Central Train station (SBC) or by bus at the City Bus Stand (this area is also called Majestic), go to the local bus stand. Take a bus to Malleshwaram or Yeshwantpur. Ask the driver or conductor for TATA Institute. IISc is not commonly known. Hop off the bus near the main gate. The standard rate for the bus would be Rs.7/- per head. If you want to take a auto, the rate is usually around Rs.60/-.
If you arrive at Yeshwantpur train station (YPR) take an auto. Usually the drivers charge very high rates. A normal rate would be between Rs.15/- and Rs.20/-. It is less than 2km to IISc and also walkable. Please refer to the map below.

If you require transportation from one of the train station mentioned above to IISc, do not forget to send your train details (the date you are arriving, the train you are boarding and its arrival timing) to . It would be helpful, if you also mention your phone number (ensure some balance in case you come from a different state) and carry a list of important phone number along with you in case you get lost. Please note that senior students are there to help and pick you up, not to carry your luggage. I strongly recommend to travel lightly, since usual things like mattresses, buckets, etc. can be bought directly on campus. Every year I have seen at least some people carrying half a library with them and additionally a computer including a 17 inches CRT monitor. This also causes discomfort to others, since the space in the bus bringing you to IISc, is not infinite and everybody else has also luggage. So, whatever you cannot carry by yourself, leave it at home and pick it up later.

Accommodation

Some lodges, hostels and hotels ranging from around Rs.350/- (lodge, single room) and Rs.4500/- (luxury 3 star hotel), are located around IISc. Please have a look at the map below to find more information. All accommodations are within a walkable distance to and from IISc. Please be advised that IISc does not provide accommodation for your parents in case they accompany you. You have to take a room outside for them. There is a chance that the same applies also to you in case you decide to arrive earlier.

Some details about the residencies:

• iReal Residency Lodge
  • 29/2, 4th Main Road, near Ramaiah College Bus Stop, Mathikere
  • Phone Number: 08041275500
  • Prices: Double room Rs.450, Single room Rs.350, extra person: Rs.100 (all prices excluding tax)
• Krishinton Suites (3 star hotel with restaurant on the roof)
  • MS Ramaiah Main Road opposite of D-Gate [where all the new departments are constructed])
  • Phone Number: 08042595959
  • Prices: 3 different price categories ranging from Rs.3000 to Rs.4500 depending on the luxury and comfort (excluding tax).

Map

Red markers point out important locations. Blue ones depict the locations of accommodations nearby. Please click on the markers to see additional information.