The Windsor, Bangalore

The 1st annual COMSOL Conference 2009 will take place on November 13th and 14th at:

Accommodations

We have arranged for a special discounted room rate for those who book their stay at the Conference hotel before: October 21st 2009.

• Room rate: Rs. 6000, per night

There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate. Book your room today!
Contact: Ms. Suman Kabadi
E mail address:

Travel to Bangalore

Bangalore has one international airport:

• Bangalore International Airport

The airport is located 40 kilometres from the center of Bangalore.

Travel to the Convention Center

By Public Transportation

From the Bangalore International Airport:

Airport shuttle service: The airport shuttle service connects various locations in the city with the airport. This service is provided by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and it ensures a comfortable travel by an air-conditioned Volvo bus at reasonable rates. Non air-conditioned shuttle services are also available at lower rates.
The service connects the airport with the city at a frequency of 30 minutes approximately.
For more and latest information on BMTC Volvo service to our airport, please refer to the link provided below:
www.bmtcinfo.com/english/bial.html

For more information or queries please call:
BMTC Contact Details
BMTC airport kiosk information: Telephone No: 27607989 / 9731300799.
BMTC, Kempegowda Bus Stand: Telephone No: 2295 2311 / 2295 2314
BMTC, Shivajinagar Bus Stand: Telephone No: 2295 2321 / 2295 2324

Airport taxi service: Meru Cabs, Easy Cabs and Karnataka Taxi are the official taxi operators at the Bangalore International Airport. They provide convenient, safe, easily accessible and cost effective travel to passengers. Airport taxi service can be availed at the airport for travel to Bangalore city.

Rates for Airport Taxi Service
Flag Down fare (first 4km): Rs. 60

Every subsequent KM: Rs. 15

Waiting charges: First 20 minutes: No charge.
For next every 15 min. or part thereof Rs. 10

Night charge : Up to 50% extra on above from 10:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m

- Payment for the services should be made on the end of the journey in exchange for a printed electronic receipt, based on time and the distance travelled.

By train

Bangalore has two major railway terminals. The Bangalore City (IR station code : SBC) railway station is situated in the heart of the city, around the Majestic Bus stand. Most trains, both local and long-distance, arrive and depart from here. The other terminal is Yeshvantpur Junction (IR station code: YPR) located on NH-4 (Tumkur Road). A few (mostly long-distance) trains arrive and depart from here.

Bookings can be done at either the railway stations or at the Indian Railways booking counters located in major residential areas. Booking can also be done online www.irctc.co.in.

For train arrival/departure and PNR status inquiries at various railway stations at Bangalore, call 139.

Here is a list of useful trains to Bangalore:

Note: Travelling from Mumbai to Bangalore by train is not recommended as it takes a very long time (23-24 hours). It is advisable to travel by buses, which are much faster (18-19 hrs).

By bus:

There are both government and private busses that run services to major nearby cities like Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Mangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai etc. Buses can be a normal luxury bus, a Volvo A/C bus or a sleeper bus for night travel. Some bus operators like Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation/ Red Bus/ Ticket Karan/ Raj National Express/ KPN Travels/ Customer Needz/ TicketGoose.com offer online bookings.

All intercity buses arrive and depart from Bangalore bus stand, which is located opposite the city railway station, known as 'the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus stand' or 'the Majestic Bus Station'. It handles buses that connect Bangalore to all major cities and states in south India. The main bus stand of 'the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC),' which maintains bus services within the city, is located next to the Kempegowda Bus Station. BMTC has also introduced Air conditioned Volvo buses.

Discover Bangalore

Since the conference ends on Saturday November 14th in the evening, you have an excellent opportunity to explore Bangalore and the surrounding areas during the rest of the weekend. More information for tourists can be found at:
City of Bangalore

Packages will be added shortly