About
the City
Bangalore
Bangalore
is located in
The State of Karnataka, at an altitude of 3000
feet on the Deccan Plateau. A city with a cool climate and a cosmopolitan culture,
Bangalore is one of Asia's fastest growing cities. Culturally diverse and
historically rich, the city is known for an atmosphere of communal harmony.
With clean, green surroundings and a healthy environment, Bangalore provides
the perfect environment for a 21st century education.
The 'knowledge' industry drives Bangalore. This is evident from the large
number of MNCs based here, as well as several scientific corporations and
research institutes like Indian Institute of Science, National Institute of
Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Management. Bangalore boasts of
state-of-art software facilities and the presence of a large number of overseas
vendors. Asia's own Silicon Valley; it has the highest number of engineering
colleges in the world, and has also been ranked the fourth best "global
hub of technological innovation" by the United Nations.
Building on these strong foundations, Bangalore is also India's BioTech City.
To further these efforts, the government is also promoting the Institute of
Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology at Bangalore.
Lush and green, Bangalore's climate is pleasant almost all year around, and is
well connected by air and surface links.
Visa Information
1. How to prepare your passport:
Visitors to India require a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of visa application with at least 2 blank pages available within the passport.
2. How to get an India visa
In person: India Visas can be obtained in person at the Indian Embassy or Consulate General in your area.
By mail: If visiting the Embassy or Consulate is not possible, applications can be submitted by mail or through travel and visa agencies who manage the visa process for a fee.
Photos: Remember that 2 recent passport sized photographs with a forward pose against a light background are also required as part of the application.
3. How long it will take
In person: Same day. Applications are usually accepted in person from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are returned usually from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the same day but individual Embassy and Consulate timings may vary slightly.
By mail: Applications by mail may take up to 10 business days to process after receipt of your application.
4. Duration and Cost
Validity: Tourist visas are usually valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
Cost: The cost for the visa is $60 for American citizens and can be more expensive if you wish to stay in India for longer than 6 months, if you apply for a multiple entry visa, or if you decide to apply through an agent.
5. Airlines
US Airlines: US based airlines providing service to India include American, Continental, Northwest, Delta, and United.
Foreign Airlines: Foreign carriers (which are generally cheaper than their US counterparts) linking the US with India include Air India, Kuwait Airways, Emirates.
6. Major Airports Handling International Flights
New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore are the 3 major hub cities for air traffic coming from the US
7. Customs
Indian customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from India of items such as firearms, antiquities, electronic equipment, currency, ivory, gold objects, and other prohibited materials.
Tips:
If applying in person, it's best to arrive early as there is typically a line formed outside the building prior to the opening of the Embassy or Consulate.
Similar to other government agencies, if you do not have all your required documents for submission in the morning, you'll be asked to return the next day.
What You Need:
Your valid passport
2 recent passport photos
Cash or certified check in the fee amount
Flight Information
Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai & Chennai are the Major International Hub's in India, with most of the World Airlines having daily flight's from the World Over.
Bangalore has a world class Airport inaugurated in June 08, It features Hotel's, Parking Facilities & Metro Cab Service. It is situated approximately 30 Miles from the City Center and should take you not more than an Hour to reach your Hotel.
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Hotel Information
Hotels are a plenty in this City, the Prices range from 200 USD a Night (3 Star) to 500 USD a Night (5 Star). However you will need to book atleast a month in Advance. Bangalore being the IT Capital of India, Most of these hotels are booked by Business Houses.