Conference Venue:
Physical Sciences Auditorium, New Physical Sciences building, 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.
SMVT Railway Station: If you happen to come at the SVMT Railway station, you can easily get an auto, Ola/Uber taxi or a prepaid taxi fromthere to reach IISc. The cost should be around ₹500-₹700.
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
Directions to Jawahar Visitors House (JVH)
JVH is located near the IISc Gymkhana. JVH can be accessed only through the IISc Gymkhana gate.
Accommodation costs are covered for non-local participants, thanks to funding from IISc-Axis Bank Centre of Mathematics and Computing.
1) Location of the guest house: Jawahar Vistors House (JVH)
2) Please note that JVH is located on the opposite side of the main campus. Therefore if you are arriving at JVH via car/cab, please enter the campus via "Gymkhana Gate" on the CV Raman Road. Mention the guard at the gate that you have reservation in JVH for "HSF-India Scientific Computing Workshop". You cannot travel from the main campus to JVH using any vehicle.
3) During the workshop, while traveling from JVH to CHEP, you will have to cross an over-bridge located at the Gymkhana Gate. You can ask the directions at the JVH reception in case of any difficulty. It will lead you to the main campus near New Boys Hostel; from there, you can either walk to the CHEP or avail of any other transportation service.
List of non-local participants who requested on campus accommodation can be found HERE
Note: JVH doesn't serve coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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. Dining facilities are available at CVH on a payment basis.
Here is a link to the campus map: Map of IISc with Guest Houses, Venue and relevant gates
Walking directions to venue are marked in the map in Cyan colour.
FOOD:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided at the meeting venue on 15 th to 21st June 2025. Breakfast shall begin at 8 am everyday.
Some in-campus options for participants staying on the IISc campus for their meals are:
• Nesara - Near Hoysala Guest House
• Vayu Vihar - Behind the Aerospace Department, along the same road as New Physical Sciences building
• 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.
