Popular Restaurants in Bengaluru
Bengaluru city tour
Itinerary:-
| ICTS Reception - 07:30 |
Map Reference Video link Other Recommended Places: > National Gallery of Modern Art, Chitrakala Parishath and Cubbon Park > Nandi hills and Lepakshi temple (One day outstation tour)
An approximate cost for the city tour will be INR 4,500 in Toyota Innova Crysta( 6 seat). The tour can be further customized as per your liking. Quotation:- Cancellation Charges: |
| ISKCON Temple - 08:30 | |
| Bull temple- 10:15 | |
| K R Flower market- 11:30 | |
| Tippu Summer palace- 12:15 | |
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Lunch ( For restaurants refer FAQs) - 1:00 |
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| Start towards Commercial street for shopping - 15:00 | |
| Start towards Cauvery emporium on Brigade Road - 16:00 | |
| Visit book shops and restaurants on Church Street - 17:30 | |
| Start from Restaurant - 20:00 |
1. Which are the places to visit near ICTS?
Ans -
a> Nrityagram
This is a dance school, located 10 Kms from ICTS. You can visit the school campus between 10 am - 2 pm and observe the students practicing traditional dance. A dance performance can also be requested (a month in advance) at the school.
Contact:- Ms. Mamata at Nrityagram (Phn - 080 28466313)
The ayurvedic wellness center is located 5kms from ICTS. They can arrange a cab for those who want to avail the wellness counseling or therapy.
Contact:- Phone: 8050347000 / 7204377000 / 080-28567000
Email: info@iaimhealthcare.org or frontoffice@iaimhealthcare.org
2. Which are the popular restaurants in Bangalore?
Ans - In the increasing order of distance from ICTS, the following are the recommendations:
a. Sherlock's - Lounge & Kitchen, Yelahanka New Town
b. Verve - Royal Orchid Resort, Yelahanka New Town
c. Druid Garden, Sahakar Nagar
e. Arbor Brewing Company, near MG Road
g. Anupam’s Coast to Coast, Church Street
h. Coconut Grove, Church Street
i. MTR, several locations (South Indian cuisine)
j. Community, Residency Road, Ashok Nagar
3. Which are the most popular trekking places in Bangalore?
Ans - Thrillophilia
4. Which are the upcoming popular events in the city?
Ans - BookMyShow
ONE DAY TOUR
- Bengaluru > Tipu Summer Palace > Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary > Chamundi Hills > Mysore Palace > Somnathpura Temple > Bengaluru
Itinerary:-
| ICTS Reception - 7:00 |
Distance : 2 X 250 Kms Note: We suggest to start the tour early in the morning to avoid the traffic towards Mysore road. Other Recommended Place: Approximate cost :- In Toyota Innova Crysta( 6 Seater) = 8,800 INR (approx) distance + driver’s allowance (INR 300/day) + parking/toll E.g. If 4 people hire a Toyota Innova Crysta (INR 16/Km):- The total cost will be : 2 X 250 X 16 + 300 + 500 = 8,800 INR (approx) The cost per head will be = 8,800/4= 2,200 INR(approx) Note the odometer reading before and after the tour. Cancellation Charges:
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| Tipu Summer Palace - 9:00 | |
| Bird Sanctuary (includes a boat ride) - 10:00 | |
| Mysore Main Palace - 12:00 | |
| Lunch - 13:30 | |
| St. Philomena Church (shopping at Cauvery Emporium) - 14:30 | |
| Somnathpur - 16:00 | |
| Then to Blore |
Restaurant recommendations for Breakfast:
1. Kamat
2. Adigas
Restaurant recommendations for Lunch:
1. Sandesh Hotel & restaurant
2. Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel & restaurant
*A two-days tour for the above itinerary will be charged at a fixed rate of 300kms/day
Suggested hotels for the stay:-
- Fortune JP Palace
- Royal Orchid Metropole
- Windflower Resort and Spa
- Royal Orchid Vrindavan (little far from the city center but provides a view to Brindavan Gardens)
Bengaluru > Shravanabelagola > Belur > Halebeedu > Bengaluru
Itinerary:-
| Departure from ICTS Reception, Bengaluru - 6:30 |
Distance: 2 X 250 Kms Note: Shravanbelagola has 700 steps to climb barefoot (Steps are narrow and smooth). Approximate cost:- In Toyota Innova Crysta( 6 Seater) = 8,800 INR (approx) distance + driver’s allowance (INR 300/day) + parking/toll E.g. If 4 people hire a Toyota Innova Crysta (INR 16/Km):- The total cost will be : 2 X 250 X 16 + 300 + 500 = 8,800 INR (approx) The cost per head will be = 8,800/4= 2,200 INR(approx) Note the odometer reading before and after the tour. Cancellation Charges: |
| Yadeyur- Breakfast at Mayura Pavitra Restaurant - 8:30 | |
| Arrival to Shravanbelagola- visit Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara) - 10:30 | |
| Departure to Shravanbelagola - 11:30 | |
| Arrival to Belur- Lunch at Karnataka Hotel Mayura Velapuri & visit Hoysala Style Chennakeshava Temple - 13:30 | |
| Departure from Belur - 15:00 | |
| Arrival to Halebeedu & visit Hoysala style Hoysaleshwara Temple, Shanthaleshwara Temple - 15:45 | |
| Departure from Halebeedu towards Bengaluru - 16:45 |
Restaurant recommendations for Breakfast:
1. Swati
2. Dhruvathare
Restaurant recommendations for Lunch:
1. A2B
2. Ashoka Hotel & Restaurant
TWO DAYS TOUR
1. Bengaluru > Hampi > Bengaluru
Distance by road : 2 X 350 Kms
Approximate cost:-
In Toyota Innova Crysta( 6 Seater) = 13,300 INR (approx)
distance + driver’s allowance (INR 300/day) + parking/toll
e.g. If 4 people hire a Toyota Innova Crysta (INR 16/Km):-
The total cost will be: 2 X 350 X 16 + 2 X 300 + 1000 = 13,300 INR (approx)
The cost per head will be = 13,300 INR /4 = 3,325 INR (approx)
Note the odometer reading before and after the tour.
Cancellation Charges:
INR 500 for canceling the booking for the tour.
INR 1,000 for canceling the tour after the cab has arrived at the pickup point.
You will have to book a hotel at Hampi in advance.
1. KSTDC Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari Kamalapur
Or
The economical way is to book train tickets* (e.g., Hampi Express) from Bluru to Hospet through IRCTC and book a hotel for one night from make my trip or trivago or by directly contacting the hotel of your choice.
*Train tickets should be booked in advance as it is difficult to get train tickets in a short notice.
Tour FAQs:-
1. What are the types of the cab and respective rates for an outstation visit?
Ans - a> Toyota Etios (sedan) - could seat 4 adults - INR 12/Km
b> Toyota Innova Crysta (MPV) - could seat 6 adults - INR 16/Km
Innova Crysta is recommended for outstation visits as it is safer and more comfortable.
2. Can I pay by credit card for the cab/bus?
Ans - Payments to local travel agencies cannot be made by credit card. If you have a VISA/MasterCard/Maestro card, we suggest you to withdraw the cash from ICTS campus ATM to make the payment.
You can collect the TA reimbursement advance in INR cash from Accounts if you are eligible for reimbursement.
3. Is there any entry fee for the temples and palace?
Ans - Yes, there will be an entry fee (in INR cash) for historical places like temples and palace. In some place foreigners need to pay extra.
4. How can I plan a tour to Bandipur National Park?
Ans - You need to book a safari online, please visit the following links.
https://bandipurtigerreserve.
and
https://bandipurtigerreserve.
5. How can I plan a trek to Kumara Parvatha?
Ans - You can start from ICTS at 11 pm, morning 5 am you will reach Kumara Parvatha hills. On the way of the trek, you will find the forest department. Pay some entry fees i.e., 1000 INR for foreigners and 300 INR for Indians.
Keep the receipt with you, if you plan to take the other route to get down from the hill.
For any query write to weekend @ icts . res . in