Hospitality

Accommodation will be provided from 0600 hrs on 23th of January, 2009 onwards. You will be required to vacate the room on or before 1000 hrs on 27th January, 2009.

We have joined hands with leading tour operators who would run buses exclusively for our participants from their city to IIT Bombay and back. To request a bus from your city to IIT Bombay, click here.

To download the assistance handbook, click here.

Over the years, Techfest has grown in stature, both in terms of its content, as well as its infrastructure and logistics. The dream which had humble beginnings has come to become a technical extravaganza, drawing crowds numbering in tens of thousands. When one talks of such magnitudes, hospitality of the guests becomes a primary concern.

Although being a college festival puts many constraints, we at Techfest constantly strive towards the satisfaction of one and all. Along with accommodation facilities for our participants we take great pride in bringing to you the cafe carnival-a harmonious mix of cuisines from so many different regions under one single shed. We hope that Techfest 2009 will be successful in setting new standards in taking care of our visitors and ensuring that they have a comfortable stay here.

Hope to see you here at the greatest technology extravaganza ever. We will be more than happy to be able to receive your suggestions and queries.

The assistance handbook contains useful information about hospitality and events of Techfest. To download the handbook, click here.

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Hospitality is a serious business for us. Your comfort and safety are two things that are one the top in our priority list. To make your journey comfortable we have joined hands with leading tour operators who would run buses exclusively for our participants from their city to IIT Bombay and back. To request a bus from your city to IIT Bombay, click here.

1. Important railway stations where you can get down are (also refer map):
   
   • Chattrapati Shivaji Terminal (CST), also known as Victoria Terminus (VT)
   • Church gate
   • Mumbai Central
   • Dadar
   • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), also known as Kurla.
   • Thane
   • Borivali
   • Andheri
   • Bandra
   • Kalyan
   


2. IIT Bombay buses will ply from Dadar Station only. We strongly recommend that you reach this station and board the IIT Bombay buses.
3. Thane is the nearest station to IIT Bombay. Next one is LTT and Dadar is third in this regard.
4. Autorickshaws/taxis run from every station and should be preferred if you have some heavy luggage, which may otherwise cause you inconvenience while traveling by local trains and buses.
5. Trains/buses should be preferred if you have very less baggage, say a small bag per person.
6. Local trains plying from CST, Dadar and Kurla towards Kanjur-Marg generally run less populated in the mornings and medium amount of baggage may be carried. Similar is the case with trains plying from Churchgate and Mumbai Central to Dadar.
7. Local trains plying from Kalyan and Thane towards Kanjur-Marg are very populated and should be avoided with any kind of baggage. Similar is the case with trains plying from Bandra, Andheri and Borivoli towards Dadar.
8. For local trains, the nearest local station is Kanjur-Marg, located on Central Line. An autorickshaw from Kanjur-Marg station to IITB Main Gate costs Rs.20 approx.
9. For buses/autorickshaws, the destination should be stated as "IIT Main Gate, Powai".
10. A brief description on how to reach IIT Bombay is given below:
    
    • Chattrapati Shivaji Terminal (CST): Take a slow local train to Kanjur-Marg station; approximate fare will be Rs.10 per head. Take an auto rickshaw from Kanjur-Marg station to IITB Main Gate; approximate fare will be Rs.20.
    • Dadar: Take a slow local train to Kanjur-Marg station, approximate fare will be Rs.6 per head. Take an auto rickshaw from Kanjur-Marg station to IITB Main Gate; approximate fare will be Rs.20.
    • Churchgate: Take a taxi from Churchgate station to CST / VT local side railway station; approximate fare will be Rs.20-30. Follow the rest of the instructions as given above under "CST".
      OR
      Take a slow local train to Dadar station; approximate fare will be Rs.6 per head. Follow the rest of the instructions as given above under "Dadar". Note that a train change at Dadar is required.
    • Mumbai Central: Take a slow local train to Dadar; approximate fare: Rs.5 per head and look under "Dadar" for further instructions. A train change is required.
    • LTT: Take an auto rickshaw from LTT to Kurla station; approximate fare is Rs.10 per head. Take a slow local train from Kurla station to Kanjur-Marg station; approximate fare: Rs.5 per head. Take an autorickshaw from Kanjur-Marg station to IITB Main Gate; approximate fare will be Rs.20.
    • Thane, Kalyan: Take a slow local to Kanjur-Marg station; approximate fare: Rs.5 per head for Thane and Rs.10 per head for Kalyan. Take an autorickshaw from Kanjur-Marg station to IITB Main Gate; approximate fare will be Rs.20.
    • Borivali, Bandra, Andheri: Take a slow local train to Dadar station; approximate fare will be Rs.6 per head for Bandra / Andheri and Rs. 10 per head for Borivali. Follow the rest of the instructions as given above under "Dadar". Note that a train change at Dadar is required
      OR
      Take buses from the above stated stations to IITB Main Gate, Powai. However, this is not advisable for Bandra, from where the frequency is very low.

The bus, auto and taxi fares to reach IIT Bombay from various locations are as follows:

You can also refer the Mumbai Navigator for other routes.

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3.1 General Instructions

1. Accommodation will be provided from 0600 hrs on 23th of January, 2009 onwards. You will be required to vacate the room on or before 1000 hrs on 27th January, 2009.
2. Accommodation will be provided on a sharing basis.
3. Last date for applying for accommodation is 1159 hrs, 15th December, 2008.

3.2 Instructions to be followed during Techfest

1. Those carrying their CPU, laptop or similar electronic gadgets will have to declare their belongings at the IIT Bombay Main Gate and get a 'Gate Pass'. Your belongings will be checked on your way out of IITB and those who fail to produce their Gate Pass may have their belongings impounded.
2. All the participants will have to then report at the Registration Desk, which will be located just beside the Accommodation Desk, wherein your candidature and machines / structures will be checked. You will be provided accommodation only after you get a receipt from the Registration Desk.
3. Then the participants should come to Accommodation Desk. They are required to carry their college identity cards, Confirmation of Accommodation Mail and approval from the Head of the Institute, which will be verified at the Accommodation Desk. Please note that no other document (a letter or otherwise) will be accepted. Accommodation will not be provided if the team fails to produce any of the above mentioned.
4. The fee should be paid in cash at the Accommodation Desk while availing accommodation.
5. We shall provide you with mattresses and buckets. However, you are encouraged to carry your own blankets since it might be a little cold at night.
6. At the time of check-out the participants are required to return all the commodities provided to them at the Accommodation Desk at the time of check-in and get the security deposit back.
7. Random checks would be made to avoid any illegal stay at the campus. Any team failing to produce their receipts of Accommodation would be heavily fined and disqualified.
8. Techfest 2009 and IIT Bombay will not be responsible for any mishaps that occur through the duration of stay for Techfest 2009.

3.3 FAQs

1. What should I do after coming to the campus?
   Outstation participants who have registered for accommodation are requested to report to the accommodation desk where the required formalities involving checking of documents, allotment of rooms will be finished. If you are availing the transport facilities provided by us, you will be directly taken to the accommodation desk.
2. Shall I carry my id card with me?
   It is mandatory for all participants to carry college IDs. This is for your own convenience. Moreover you will be asked to produce your college id cards at the time of registration.
3. What about the canteen?
   For our very special guests and participants we set up a huge cafeteria serving a variety of cuisines satisfying the needs of every palate.
4. What about the hospital facility?
   There is an institute Hospital located near the Canara Bank. In case you fall ill, you are advised to report to us at accommodation desk. We shall make appropriate arrangements for you to be treated at the Institute hospital.
5. What about the security facilities?
   IITB campus has a vigilant and round-the-clock security service. To ensure the safety of the participants, there will be additional security guards in hostels in order to avoid thefts and other mishaps. Although Techfest team will not take responsibility of any theft or other mishaps. So participants are requested to take care of their luggage.
6. Are there ATMs inside the campus?
   There are SBI and Canara Bank ATMs inside the campus. There is also an ICICI Bank ATM just outside the campus.
7. Is there any internal transport keeping in mind the huge area of the campus?
   Internal transport will be available at reasonable rates. Also auto rickshaws are usually available on the campus. Bikes are NOT allowed on the campus.
8. Still have unanswered queries, what should I do?
   Post your queries on the Techfest Forum. We will ensure that your queries are answered as soon as possible.

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