Bengaluru

Bengaluru is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is considered to be one of the fastest-growing global major metropolises.

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Getting to Bengaluru

By Plane:

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

If you're arriving by air, the Bengaluru International Airport serves as your gateway to Bengaluru. Various Indian airlines operate flights to this airport, including Air India, Air India Express, Indigo Airlines, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet.

By Train:

YPR Or KSR Bengaluru City Junction

For those opting for train travel, Indian Railways offer services to Bengaluru from different parts of India. Major railway stations include Yeshwanthpur Junction YPR or KSR Bengaluru City Junction. KSR City Junction is a significant hub for trains to South and North India.

For more comprehensive travel information and options, please refer to the Bengaluru Wiki Page.

Accommodation

Assistance for Attendees

If you're attending the PyCon India 2025 conference and looking for accommodation options nearby, here are some places to consider. Please note that PyCon India has no affiliations or contracts with any of the properties mentioned below, and attendees are advised to do their own due diligence before booking.

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Hotel NameDistance to NIMHANSAverage Rating
FabHotel CTC Gardenia Residency3.8 Km3.7
Itsy Hotels Palm Emirates3.1 Km3.7
Itsy Hotels Elmas Golden Key4.9 Km3.2
Treebo Akshaya Lalbagh Inn2.8 Km3.6
Hotel Nestelinn By Rivido7 Km3.6
OYO 4606 Hotel Maple Green Suites5.8 Km3.6

Places to must visit

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    Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    Lalbagh is one of Bengaluru's major attractions. A sprawling garden situated in a 240 acres piece of land in the heart of the city, Lalbagh houses India’s largest collection of tropical plants and sub-tropical plants, including trees that are several centuries old. Exhibits like the Snow White and the seven dwarfs, and a topiary park, an expansive lake, a beautiful glasshouse modelled around the Crystal Palace in London adorn the park giving it a surrealistic atmosphere. A watchtower perched on top of a 3000 million years old rocky outcrop (which is a National Geological Monument), built by Kempegowda, the founder of Bengaluru also adorns the picturesque garden.

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    Bannerughatta Biological Park

    Bannerghatta Biological Park, also known as the Bannerghatta Zoo, is a zoological garden located in the city of Bengaluru. It was initially a small zoo and picnic corner within Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) which was started in 1974. The bifurcation of the Biological Park and the National Park took place in 2002. The Bannerghatta Biological Park covers a total area of 731.88 hectares and includes a zoo, safari park, butterfly park and rescue centre.

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    Commercial Street

    Commercial Street is a street in Bangalore, the state capital of Karnataka, India. One of the oldest and busiest shopping areas of the city, The street is famous for its trade in clothes, footwear, jewellery, electronics and food joints. Commercial Street lies in the heart of the city in the Central Business District area in Tasker Town, close to M G Road, another popular shopping area, and Russell Market in Shivajinagar.

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    ISKCON Temple Bangalore

    Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಧಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಮಂದಿರ) is one of the largest Krishna-Hindu temples in the world. ISKCON Vaikuntha Hill in Bangalore is the destination for a visit to Lord Venkateshwara’s abode. This stone temple is constructed as per traditional Shilpa shastras (designs as mentioned in scriptures) in the Dravidian style of architecture.

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    Bangalore Palace

    Bangalore Palace is a 19th century royal palace located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, built in an area that was owned by the Rev. John Garrett, the first principal of the Central High School in Bangalore, now famous as Central College. The palace was commissioned for the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, and currently belongs to the current head of the Wadiyar dynasty, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar.

Places to eat (Recommendation)

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    MTR - Mavalli Tiffin Rooms

    Mavalli Tiffin Rooms, known more popularly as MTR, was established in 1924 and is one of Bangalore's oldest and most well known restaurants serve traditional South Indian food.

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    Lakeview Milk Bar

    Known for it's ice creams and cakes, this is a very old place located in the MG Road. Walking distance from MG Road metro station this place is open until late night around 1am. It's popular for its Faloodas and cake ice cream combos. You also do get snacks like sandwich, omelette etc.

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    Thom's Bakery

    Best bakery in the city been there for last 75years.

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    Rameshwaram Cafe

    One of the best venues in Bangalore to eat a typical South Indian breakfast. Crispy dosas, fluffy idlis, vadas, and uttapams are just a few delicacies.

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    Meghana's Food

    Good place to enjoy some Andhra food. They are specialised in some very good Andhra biriyani which is a must try.

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    Amintiri

    Amintiri, with its lovely Teal interiors and crockery, offers pasta, sandwiches, pancakes, French toasts, egg based dishes, coffee, tea, salad etc.

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    The Hole in the Wall

    Where every visit feels like a secret getaway! Hole In The Wall Café, Koramangala gives an intimate vibe with rustic decor and soft lighting.

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    Milano

    A wonderful ambience to chill out on a busy day. They offer a variety of delicious and mouth watering dishes be it icecream, pizza and a lot of dairy stuff.