VENUE

GETTING THERE

Bangalore

By Bus

Buses in Bangalore are cheap and usually frequent, but traveling on them can be difficult if you don't know the system well. Local city buses display only the route number in English, with the destination and route information is written in Kannada. You can log on to the BMTC online bus route information system, here: http://www.bmtcinfo.com/ and enter your point of origin and choose your destination as Malleswaram 18th Cross to map your route to the venue.

By Auto-Rickshaws

Auto-rickshaws are everywhere at any time of day. They are yellow three wheeled contraptions that use simple two-stroke engines and are a fast way to get around the city. Autos are supposed to charge according to the meter, and you should simply refuse to board one where the meter is faulty or the driver refuses to use it. Saying "meter please" will usually do the trick. For a ride from Bangalore Bus Stand ( Majestic / Railway Station ) the fare should be Rs. 55. You can also avail the services of Prepaid counters to hire one. Prepaid counters are located in many parts of the city - MG Road, Majestic etc.

By City Taxis

The taxis in Bangalore are convenient and comfortable. Most of the vehicles are Maruti Omni Vans or Tata Indica cars, which are much safer than auto-rickshaws. If you are alone or going to an unknown destination, you are advised to choose this option, even though the rates will be double that of an auto. Most taxi companies will charge a flat rate 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. Call +91 80 23333333 for any information.

You can call the following numbers for availing this service.

Mumbai

Grand Hyatt Mumbai is a city landmark, built on 10 acres of prime land in the centre of Mumbai (Bombay) and located 10 minutes from the domestic airport and 20 minutes from the international airport. Grand Hyatt Mumbai is only five minutes from Bandra-Kurla, Mumbai's newly developed business district, and 45 minutes away from the southern and northern ends of the city.

Distances to and from the hotel:

International airport - 9 km (20 minutes by car)
Domestic airport - 3 km (10 minutes by car)
Bandra-Kurla Complex - 3 km (5 minutes by car)
Nariman Point (town centre) - 21 km (40 minutes by car)

HIT THE SACK

Following is a listing of hotels* to stay in, while you are in Bangalore to attend the summit.

Budget

• YMCA, Nrupathunga Road (near Cubbon Park). Tel:+91 80 2221-1848
• Ajantha, 22 MG Road. Tel:+91 80 2558-4321.
• Royal Lodge, S. C. Road (Next to Kapali theater). Tel:+91 080 2226-6951
• Shree Vaishnav Gujarati Samaj

Mid-range

• Hotel Brindavan - Located just off M.G. Road.
• Church Street Inn - 46, 1-1 Church Street (Opposite Night Watchman Pub, Tel: +91 80 30577190.
• Hotel St. Marks - St. Marks Road (Near Residency Road).

Splurge

• Lalit Ashok Hotel, Kumara Krupa High Grounds. Tel:+91 80 30527777.
• Taj Residency Hotel, 41/3 MG Road. Tel:+91 80 5660-4444.
• Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road.
• Park Hotel, 14/7 MG Road. Tel: +91 80 2559-4666.
• ITC Windsor Sheraton Hotel, Sankey Road.
• Oberoi Hotel, 37-39 MG Road. Tel:+91 80 2558-5858.
• Taj West End Hotel, Race Course Road. Tel:+91 80 5660-5660.
• Leela Palace Kempinski, Tel:+91 80 2521-1234.
• Le Meridien, Tel:+91-80-2226 22 33.
• Hotel Royal Orchid, Tel:+91 80 2520 5566.

Following is a listing of hotels** to stay in, while you are in Mumbai to attend the summit.

Splurge

• Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Tel: +91 22 6676 1234
• Hyatt Regency Mumbai, Sahar Airport Road, Tel: +91 22 6696 1234
• The Leela Kempinski, Sahar, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400059, Tel: 91 22 5692 8888 (1.5 km from international airport)
• Marriott Executive Apartments Lakeside Chalet, (also Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre), near Chinmayanand Ashram Mumbai, 400 087, Tel: +91 22 2611 0414, +91 22 2611 0413
• JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai, Juhu Tara Road Mumbai, 400 049, Tel: +91 22 5693 3000 (20 minute drive from the airport, near Juhu beach)
• ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton and Towers, Sahar, Mumbai, 400099, Tel: +91 22 5654 5454
• Centaur, Juhu Tara Rd, Juhu 26113040

Mid-range

• Ramada Plaza Palm, Juhu Beach, Mumbai, Tel: +91 22 2611 2323
• Le Royal Meridien, Ascot Centre, Sahar Airport Road, Mumbai 400 059, Tel: +91 22 2838 0000 (1 km from airport. Five minute drive.)
• Orchid, Nehru Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai - 400 099, Tel: +91 22 2616 4040 (adjacent to Domestic Airport)
• Lotus Suites, Andheri Kurla Road, International Airport Zone, Andheri(E), Mumbai 400 059, Tel: +91 22 2616 4040
• Holiday Inn, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach Mumbai, 400049, Tel: +91 22 5693 4444
• Sun N Sand Hotel, Juhu Beach, Mumbai 400049
• Kohinoor Continental, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400059, Tel: +91 22 2404 2211

Budget

• Midland Hotel, Jawaharlal Nehru Road - Santacruz (East), Mumbai, Tel: +91 22 2611 0414, +91 22 2611 0413 (five minutes drive from the domestic airport and a 10 minute drive from the international airport)
• Best Western: The Emerald, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai, 400049, +91 22 2661 1150, +91 22 5695 4850 (20 minute drive from the airport, near Juhu beach)
• Tunga International, B- 11 M.I.D.C, Central Road, Opp Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 093, Tel: 91 22 5692 1212, 91 22 2836 6010
• Tunga Paradise, B-11, M.I.D.C. Central Road Andheri(East) Mumbai-400 093, Tel: 91 22 2821 7272
• Hotel Airlines International, Yoga Institute Road, Prabhat colony, Santa Cruz(East) Mumbai-400055, Tel: 91 22 2610 0741, 91 22 2614 9562 (five minutes from the domestic airport and 15 minutes from International Airport.)
• Hotel Regent, Ramakrishna Mandir Road., Kondivita,Andheri (East), Near International Airport. Mumbai 400 057. Tel: 28342020/28342626/28379383
• Hotel Orritel West, (Local Stn. Andheri) West Mumbai 400053. Tel: +91 98199 09599, +91 22 2673 2256, +91 22 2673 2257

*Source: http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangalore#Sleep
**Source: http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai/Western_Suburbs