Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka is called the Garden City for its fascinating blossoms and luxuriant greenery that renders an unique beauty to this charming city. Bengaluru, the fifth largest city in India, is also known as the Science city of India. The growth of the city has been phenomenal in recent years, largely due to unprecendented industrial progress with the establishment of many large, medium and small scale industries and technical and professional institutions of national importance.
The end of July-early August is quite pleasant in Bengaluru - with an excellent mix of sun and monsoon rains, with temperatures in the 20-30 oC range. With the backdrop of such beautiful weather and greenery around the IISc campus, we look forward to welcoming you!
Bengaluru is well connected by road, rail and air to most major cities of the country. One can fly directly to Bengaluru from several international airports as well. Visas are required for travel to India.
On the international circuit, Bengaluru is well connected to US, Canada, Europe, Middle-East, East and South East Asia and all major international destinations by direct flights or immediate connections through Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai. International airlies, such as Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Air Arabia, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airlines, Air India, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, etc., fly directly to Bengaluru.
On the domestic sectors, Air India, IndiGo, GoAir, Vistara, Spice Jet and AirAsia India connect the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Goa (Panjim), Kochi, Ahmedabad, Mangalore, Ahmadabad, Lucknow, Patna, etc., through regular flights.
Indian Railways are the second largest railway system in the world under a single management. It has 62,300 kms of track, 6984 stations and carries 12 million passengers everyday. It is also very well connected to all cities of the country.
Bengaluru is the capital city of the state of Karnataka India and is one of the most important cities in India well known for its "Information Technology" and Startup Culture, thus leading it to be popularly called as "IT city", "Silicon Valley of India", Startup Capital" and several other characteristic names ! The city is a favourite for foreign investors and MNCs. This is why 80% of all the global IT giants have their offices in Bengaluru helping to make a significant economic contribution to nation building. The city boasts a GDP of $110 billion making up over 87% of Karnataka’s total GDP. The Bengaluru IT hub contributes the most (34% to 40%) of the total IT exports of India. It is one of the top 30 smartest cities in the world in terms of technology and infrastructure. Bengaluru has been the IT capital of India for a while now. Bengaluru IT hub area consists of multiple Special Economic Zones and software parks (IT parks). There are over 30 SEZs in Bengaluru. It also has dedicated zones for the aerospace and biotechnology industries. Most of these SEZs are built for ITeS and IT companies. This makes it highly desirable to most companies out there. It is easy to build their bases in Bengaluru for the companies. The huge advantage companies get out of setting their offices up in Bengaluru is the massive amount of skilled manpower. This is useful for MNCs and local giants who wish to set up offices with hundreds/thousands of employees. This makes it attractive for employers around the world to come to this city looking to set up their offices. Bengaluru is more attractive to employers than any other city in the world currently.
A magnificent building housing the state legislature and secretariat. It was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaya, the then Chief Minister, in 1956. It is built entirely of Bengaluru granite in the Neo-Dravidian style.
Lalbagh was started by Hyder Ali in 1760 and later completed by Tipu Sultan. This 240 acre landscaped park is home to some very rare species of plants. The Glass House inspired by the Crystal Palace in London, is the venue of an annual flower show.
This beautiful park, sprawling across 300 acres, was laid out by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon in 1864.
Inspired by the Windsor Castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style by a Wodeyar king in 1887.
One of the oldest temples in the city, built by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bengaluru. The temple is dedicated to Nandi, the sacred bull.
Golf can be played in India in a variety of surroundings. The Golf Club in Bengaluru, established in 1876, is a great golfing venue with the well maintained greens. You can enjoy your favourite sport at - Karnataka Golf Association and - Eagleton Golf resort , the golf resort at the Bengaluru-Mysore highway, one of the best options for a full day Golf Tour.
Garden restaurants, drive-in eating joints, restaurants with attached pubs and bars, fast food joints and typical South Indian thali meals in the local style are available all over Bengaluru.
Pub-crawling is a past time in vogue with the younger set. The beer here is among the best in the world, locally brewed, fersh and bubbly. The food here is snacky, tandoor kind.
Ayurveda is a combination of two words; Ayur and Veda. Ayur means Life and Veda means knowledge, so it means Science of Life. It is five thousand years wisdom distilled into a system of practice. Ayurveda is much more than the well being of the body. Ayurveda defines health as “purity” of the body, mind and soul. The city has various Ayurvedic Centres where one can go and simply relax.
Shopping is delightful experience in Bengaluru. You will find some of the exquisite silks here. You can also take home handicrafts in Sandalwood and rosewood, available in state-owned emporia & private stores. For gold & jewellery you can visit the quaint Jeweller's street.
During March 2025, Bengaluru experiences a transition from the cooler winter months to warmer temperatures as it moves towards summer.
Typically, the temperature in Bengaluru during March ranges from around 20°C to 28°C, making it a pleasant time to visit the city. The days are usually warm and sunny, while evenings can be relatively cooler. It's advisable to carry light and breathable clothing for daytime activities and have a light jacket or sweater for the evenings. Overall, March offers a comfortable climate for exploring Bengaluru's vibrant culture, lush parks, and historical landmarks.
Bengaluru, the IT Hub of India is a city one can visit any time of the year. The city enjoys a moderate temperature throughout the year. The summers are pleasant in Bengaluru."