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<h1>How to reach the venues?</h1>

<h1 class="title">Travel Information</h1>

<h2>Table of Contents</h2>

<ul>

<li><a href="#sec-1">General Travel Information </a>

<ul>

<li><a href="#sec-1_1">Air Travel </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-1_2">Train Travel </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-1_3">Road Travel </a></li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><a href="#sec-2">Reaching IIT-B </a>

<ul>

<li><a href="#sec-2_1">From International Airport </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_3">From Railway Station </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_4">From LTT Railway Station </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_5">From Dadar Railway Station </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_6">From CST Railway Station </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_7">From Borivali Railway Station </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_8">From Andheri Railway Station </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_9">From Bandra Railway Station </a></li>

<li><a href="#sec-2_10">From Mumbai Central Railway Station </a></li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h2 id="sec-1">General Travel Information </h2>

<h3 id="sec-1_1">Air Travel </h3>

<p>

India has well established airline infrastructure. Airlines of more

than 50 countries are operating services to/from India. Links to

international and domestic airlines operating to/in India can be

found here.

<a href="http://civilaviation.nic.in/internationalAirports.html">http://civilaviation.nic.in/internationalAirports.html</a>

</p>

<p>

Mumbai is well connected to all major internation cities. Also Mumbai is well connected to major cities and

states in India by air, rail and road. Travel tips, help desk,

hotel guide etc for travelers are available at Ministry of Tourism

site.

(<a href="http://www.incredibleindia.org/">http://www.incredibleindia.org/</a>)

</p>

<p>

Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Emirates

Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines, etc are operating

flights in and out of Mumbai. Detailed Flights Information can

be found here:

<a href="http://www.csia.in/">http://www.csia.in/</a>

</p>

<p>

Transportation at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai

</p>

<p>

Radio Taxis, Car Rentals, and Shuttle Service; see details at

</p>

<p>

<a href="http://www.csia.in/tofromairport/carrental.aspx">http://www.csia.in/tofromairport/carrental.aspx</a>

</p>

<h3 id="sec-1_2">Train Travel </h3>

<p>

The Indian railway, the world's largest railway under a single

management, today is divided into nine zones. Mumbai is covered by Central, Western and Konkan Zone.

All major trains stops or departs from here. The schedule,

availability of tickets etc can be found here.

(<a href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/">http://www.indianrail.gov.in/</a>)

</p>

<h3 id="sec-1_3">Road Travel </h3>

<p>

The Maharashtara State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)

(<a href="http://www.msrtc.gov.in/msrtc_live/index-eng.html">http://www.msrtc.gov.in/msrtc_live/index-eng.html</a>) connects

Mumbai to every city, town and all except very small villages in

the state. Express and luxury coaches are available for inter-city

and interstate services. 

</p>

<h3 id="sec-1_4">Local Travel in Mumbai </h3>

<p>

<b>What are the modes of transport for travel in Mumbai?</b>

</p>

<ol>

<li>

Local Travel Car Rental Services: Typically, you can rent a car for

4hrs/40KMs (Rs.400/- or 8hrs (Rs.600/-) with additional charges for

extra hours and distances.

</li>

<li>

Metered Taxi Services: Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per

kilometer with a minimum of Rs.60/4kms.

<ul>

<li>

Mega Cabs: +91-22-42424242

</li>

<li>

Easy Cabs: +91-42-4343 4343

</li>

<li>

Meru: +91-22-4422 4422

</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>

Metered Autos: 3 wheelers or Autos Rikshaws are fairly popular in

Mumbai.  The smaller "3-seaters" are metered and charge Rs.8/- per

km. (min. Rs.11/-)

</li>

<li>

Buses: Mumbai has very excellent local bus transport system. One

needs very specific information. Do not take bus unless you are

going with a local person. For more local information, you can

visit <a href="http://www.bestundertaking.com/route.asp/">http://www.bestundertaking.com/route.asp</a>

</li>

</ol>

<br /><br />

<h2 id="sec-2">Reaching IIT-Bombay </h2>

<h3 id="sec-2_1">From International Airport </h3>

<p>

When coming from International airport, the auto fare would be roughly Rs. 150. One can also 

take a prepaid taxi. The  distance is around 10km.

</p>

<p>

If coming from the National Airport, the distance of which is around 14km. One can take the auto with fare roughly around Rs. 200. Alternatively

one can take the bus from Centur Hotel(bus no. 181 towards SEEPZ bus stop) to Orke Mill and than take the bus(bus no. 307 towards Vaishali Nagar, Mulund)

and reach to IIT Bombay main gate.

</p>

<h3 id="sec-2_3">From Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Three Railway zones connect Mumbai with the rest of India. The central zone and konkan zone trains terminate at either Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Dadar or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, while the western zone trains

terminate at Borivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar or Mumbai Central.

</p>

<h3 id="sec-2_4">From LTT Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Take the harbour line local(suburban train) from tilaknagar to Kurla. From Kurla change the train to central line towards kanjurmarg. Get down at kanjurmarg and take an autorikshaw towards IIT-Bombay with fare around 25 INR.

</p>

<h3 id="sec-2_5">From Dadar Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Take the main line local(suburban train) from Dadar(central) to Kanjurmarg. Get down at kanjurmarg and take an autorikshaw towards IIT-Bombay with fare around 25 INR.

</p>

<h3 id="sec-2_6">From CST Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Take the main line local(suburban train) from CST to Kanjurmarg. Get down at kanjurmarg and take an autorikshaw towards IIT-Bombay with fare around 25 INR.

</p>

<h3 id="sec-2_7">From Borivali Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Take the western line local(suburban train) from Borivali to Andheri. Get down at Andheri(east) and take an autorikshaw towards IIT-Bombay with fare around 125 INR.

<br /><br />or<br /><br />

Take Bus number 525 or 461 or 123 towards IIT-Main Gate(Fare 35 INR).

<h3 id="sec-2_8">From Andheri Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Get down at Andheri(east) and take an autorikshaw towards IIT-Bombay with fare around 125 INR.

<br /><br />or<br /><br />

Take Bus number 496 or 396 or 422 towards IIT-Main Gate(Fare 35 INR).

</p>

<h3 id="sec-2_9">From Bandra Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Take the western line local(suburban train) from Bandra(local) to Andheri. Get down at Andheri(east) and take an autorikshaw towards IIT-Bombay with fare around 125 INR.

<br /><br />or<br /><br />

Take the western line local(suburban train) from Bandra(local) to Andheri. Get down at Andheri(east) and take Bus number 496 or 396 or 422 towards IIT-Main Gate(Fare 35 INR).

</p>

<h3 id="sec-2_10">From Mumbai Central Railway Station </h3>

<p>

Take the western line local(suburban train) from Mumbai Central to Andheri. Get down at Andheri(east) and take an autorikshaw towards IIT-Bombay with fare around 125 INR.

<br /><br />or<br /><br />

Take the western line local(suburban train) from Mumbai Central to Andheri. Get down at Andheri(east) and take Bus number 496 or 396 or 422 towards IIT-Main Gate(Fare 35 INR).

</p>