Visit Bangalore  

Bangalore, officially known as Bengaluru, is one of the most hip and happening cities in India and also a major center of the I.T. industry.

How to go Bangalore.

By Plane

The Bengaluru airport, Bengaluru International Airport is located 35 km (22 mi) north of Bengaluru city centre (MG Road) and is off National Highway 7 (Bengaluru-Hyderabad Highway). It is 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Devanahalli and 30 km (19 mi) from the Bengaluru City Railway Station. It was opened in May 2008. The airport is among India's busiest and most modern, with direct flights to many major European and Asian destinations. The airport is sometimes subject to operational restrictions due to fog from 15 Nov-15 Feb, between 3AM (IST)- 8:30AM (IST). Flight delays and diversions may occur on some mornings due to the morning fog. The airport operator has an enquiry number to check on weather related delays. ☎ +91 80 66782255, +91 80 66782251 or call the airline's call centre.

Notable international flights:

Frankfurt on Lufthansa

Doha on Qatar Airways

Singapore on Singapore Airlines, Indian Airlines  and Tiger Airway

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on AirAsia and Malaysian Airlines

London on British Airways

Dubai on Emirates and Indian Airlines

Paris on Air France, from Bangkok on Thai Airways

Hong Kong on Dragonair.

Domestic flights also operate out of BLR.

Domestic flights are also plentiful. Indian Airlines , now part of Air India, connects Bangalore with all parts of the country, as do private competitors Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines . Paramount Airways  is a startup business-class only airline, with service to Chennai and other southern cities. Kingfisher Red , previously known as Air Deccan is a popular no frills airline that operates to most cities and large towns. Other no-frill airlines that operate from Bangalore include Go Air, Jet lite  and SpiceJet .

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 Yeswantpur 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 . Note that if you are booking at Bangalore City and are traveling to Mysore, there is a separate counter for travellers to Mysore. This is to cater for the large amount of travelers between Bangalore and Mysore. If travelling to Mysore on a Sunday afternoon, arrive early as there is usually a long line for buying tickets!

By bus

If you have difficulty in arranging a plane or railway ticket to your next destination, or you prefer a little more adventure, you can go 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 Corpration / redBus / / Ticketkaran / Raj National Express /KPN Travels .

By car

Driving in India can be very stressful. Use of the horn is mandatory in all situations. Lane discipline is practically nonexistent, and games of chicken, combined with razor thin passing margins are common. One ride in a taxi will most likely convince you that driving yourself is not worth the risk, so if you do want to arrive by car you'll probably want to hire both a car and a driver. Cost varies, but most car/driver combinations cost Rs 1400 to Rs 1700/day. Depending on where you are coming from, you may be able to negotiate a lower fare if the trip isn't far, and it may be a higher fare if you are traveling far and your driver has to travel back on his own time. Be aware that Bangalore can get quite hot during the day, even in the winter. Although it costs more, consider requesting an air conditioned car if you aren't used to the heat. An "Air Con" car will also help filter out the air pollution, which is considerable, especially on congested roadways. If you want something even more special, such as a fancy car or SUV, be prepared to pay extra.

Get around & Sightseeing.

By bus

Buses in Bangalore are cheap and usually frequent, but traveling on them can be very difficult if you don't know the system well. Ordinary city buses display only the route number in English, with the destination and route information written in Kannada. This means you will have to know what route number you need before you get on, which you can find from the BMTC website, Bus Routes or by asking locals. Unlike many Western countries, posted route maps of the bus system are rare, although maps are sold at the main bus terminals (Kempegowda Bus Stand and Shivajinagar).

By taxi

The taxis in Bangalore are very convenient and comfortable. Most of the vehicles are Maruti Omni Vans or Tata Indica cars, which are much safer than Auto rickshaws, and the drivers are polite. If you are alone or going to an unknown destination, you are strongly advised to choose this option, even though the rates will be double that of an auto. Most taxi companies will charge a flat rate of Rs 150 for a pick-up and drop from anywhere to anywhere within city limits. Waiting or return trips will be charged extra, as will a lot of heavy luggage.

 

Bangalore Hotels by surrounding cities, local city and area:- Jaya Nagar - JP Nagar*** Whitefield - Old Airport Road*** Nelamangala*** Hosur*** Hoskote*** Kumbalgodu*** Sankey Road*** Bengaluru*** Bengaluru area*** M.G. Road - Residency Road*** Attibele*** Bidadi*** Gandhi Nagar - City Station