Travel & Stay
Everything you need to know about getting to Bangalore, and where to lay your head once you're here.
Fly into Bangalore (BLR)
Fly
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is well-connected. Direct flights from Dubai, Singapore, London, Frankfurt. From Mexico: route via Frankfurt, London, or Doha.
TipBook by August for best fares.
Visa
Most passports (US, EU, LATAM) are eligible for an e-Visa — apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa. Processing generally takes 3–4 working days, and a sample form shows you what to expect.
TipApply at least a month ahead to be safe — see the FAQ for step-by-step tips on filling out the form.
Airport → Hotel
From the arrivals hall you can book an Uber or Ola at the dedicated app-cab pickup zone, or take a fixed-fare taxi from the prepaid counter — both run around the clock and show the fare to your destination before you set off.
TipThe airport is well north of the city, so allow for traffic.
Places to stay nearby
A few places near the venue we'd recommend, sorted by how close they are to us.
Our top picks, close to the residence
Sleepover
From ~₹4,000 / night (approx. €40)- Air-conditioned rooms with a balcony or sitting area
- Complimentary breakfast included
- Restaurant, bar and free parking on site
- Just off Sarjapur Road in Kasavanahalli, next to Play Arena
Freshco Hotels
From ~₹2,500 / night (approx. €25)- Deluxe rooms (~186 sq ft) with a king-size bed
- Air-conditioned, with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi
- Larger suites available for families
- In-house restaurant — do confirm breakfast when you book
Royal Minerva Suites Service Apartments
From ~₹2,500 / night (approx. €25)- Serviced apartments — good for families or longer stays
- Air-conditioned, with a kitchenette and daily housekeeping
- Barely listed online — call them directly to book
- The closest of our picks to the residence
Other options
Places to visit & travel nearby
If you're making the journey, do stay a little longer. A few of our favourites.
In Bangalore
MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms)
A Bangalore institution since 1924 — go hungry, order the rava idli and a filter coffee.
ISKCON Temple
A vast hilltop Krishna temple. Dress modestly, shoes come off at the door.
Bangalore Palace
Tudor-revival palace with an audio guide that is worth the ticket.
Around Bangalore
Mysore Palace
1 night recommendedAbout three hours from Bangalore, and lit up by thousands of bulbs on Sunday evenings.
Belur & Halebidu
Day trip or 1 nightTwin Hoysala temples covered end to end in 12th-century stone carving.
Hampi
A UNESCO site of ruined temples and boulder fields — an overnight train from Bangalore.
For those travelling longer
Kerala
Munnar for the tea plantations, Kochi for the old harbour, and Alleppey for the backwaters — best seen from a houseboat.
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
A riot of painted gopurams in Tamil Nadu, and one of South India's great temple complexes. An overnight train or a short flight from Bangalore, and easy to pair with Kerala.