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GENERALINFORMATIONSHEET

IAU24HoursAsiaandOceaniaChampionship

Bengaluru

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

1.INDIAONTHEWORLDMAP............................................................................................................3

Bengaluru:.....................................................................................................................................................4

2.WELCOME................................................................................................................................................5

3.LOCALORGANIZINGCOMMITTEE(LOC)...................................................................................8

4.ATHLETICSFEDERATIONOFINDIA............................................................................................8

5.INTERNATIONALASSOCIATIONOFULTRARUNNERS.......................................................9

6.GENERALCOMPETITIONINFORMATIONIAU24HoursAsiaandOceania

Championship...........................................................................................................................................10

8. ACCOMMODATIONANDMEALS.............................................................................................14

9.PRELIMINARYENTRYFORM(PEF)ANDFINALENTRYFORM(FEF).....................19

11.OPENEVENT.....................................................................................................................................23

12.VISAREQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................................23

13.ACCREDITATIONPROCEDURE.................................................................................................23

14.MEDICAL............................................................................................................................................24

15.TIMING.................................................................................................................................................25

16.WEATHERCONDITIONS..............................................................................................................26

19.TOURISTINFORMATION............................................................................................................30

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1.INDIAONTHEWORLDMAP Indiaistheworld’slargestdemocracyknownforitsdiversecultureandblendofspiritualityandtechnology.Indianmovies,music,andspiritualteachingsarenowgettingquitepopularacrosstheglobe.

Itistheseventh-largestcountrybyarea,thesecond-mostpopulouscountryintheworld.

Thoughthecountry’spopulationremainslargelyrural,Indiahasthreeofthemostpopulousandcosmopolitancitiesintheworld—Mumbai(Bombay),Kolkata(Calcutta),andDelhi.Threeothercities—Bengaluru(Bangalore),Chennai(Madras),andHyderabad—areamongtheworld’sfastest-growinghigh-

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technologycentres,andmostoftheworld’smajorinformationtechnologyandsoftwarecompaniesnowhaveofficesinIndia.

Bengaluru:Bangalore,officiallyknownasBengaluruisthecapitaloftheIndianstateofKarnataka.Ithasapopulationofovertenmillionmakingitamegacity.ItislocatedinsouthernIndia,ontheDeccanPlateauatanelevationofover900m(3,000ft)abovesealevel,whichisthehighestamongIndia'smajorcities.

Bengaluruissometimesreferredtoasthe"SiliconValleyofIndia"(or"ITcapitalofIndia")becauseofitsroleasthenation'sleadinginformationtechnology(IT)exporter.ItisnowalsocalledRunningCapitalofIndia.Ademographicallydiversecity,Bangaloreisthesecondfastest-growingmajormetropolisinIndia.ThecityalsohousestheKannadafilmindustryalsocalledSandalwood.

Duetoitselevation,Bangaloreusuallyenjoysamoremoderateclimatethroughouttheyear,althoughoccasionalheatwavescanmakesummersomewhatuncomfortable.ThecoolestmonthisJanuarywithanaveragelowtemperatureof15.1°C(59.2°F)andthehottestmonthisAprilwithanaveragehightemperatureof35°C(95°F).

ThecityiswellconnectedwithdailydirectflightstoseveralEuropeancities,mostcitiesinMiddleEastandSouthEastAsia.Inadditiontotheregularinternationalcarriers,severalIndianairlinesincludingAirIndia,Indigo,GoairandVistarahaveflightstoMiddleEastandSouthEastAsia.

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2.WELCOME

ItgivesmegreatpleasuretowelcomeyoutoIndia!

Itisaprivilegeformetobe,asPresidentoftheAthleticsFederationofIndia,thehostofthefirstInternationalUltraRunchampionshipeverorganizedinIndia.ItisahistoricmomentandIamgladthatwewillbeabletomarkitthroughoneoftheyoungestandmostdynamicathleticdisciplines:ultrarunning.

WemustnotforgetthatthischampionshipwouldhaveneverbeenaccomplishedwithoutthehelpandimplicationoftheMinistryofSportsandYouth,KarnatakaGovernment.Allofthemwereexcitedandenthusiastictoorganizethisworldchampionshipandsupporteverystepoftheorganization.

Tothebestultrarunnersofthemoment:Welcomeandmayyouhaveagreatrace!IhopethatyouwillspendwonderfuldaysinBengaluru,markedbyfriendshipandsportsmanship!

AdilleSumariwalla,PresidentoftheAthleticsFederationofIndia

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IamveryhappythattheAsiaandOceania24HourChampionshipisbeingheldinBangalore.Onbehalfoftherunningcommunityinthecity,itgivesmegreatpleasuretowelcomeyou–wewilldoourbesttotrytomakeyourstaycomfortableandenjoyable.Wishyouallthebestforthechampionship!!RajenderKataria(IAS)SecretarytoGovernment,DepartmentsofAgriculture,Horticulture&SericulturePresident-LOC

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ItgivesmegreatpleasuretowelcomeyouinBengaluru,thetownthatcombinesthemostinterestingandbeautifulthingsIndiahastooffer!

Organizing24HrAsiaandOceaniaChampionshipisanotherfeatherinourcap.We,atNEBSportshavebeenorganizingsportseventsforoveradecadeandenjoythesportsmanshipweseeatevents.Iassureyouagreatexperienceasyoucompeteinyourrespectivecategories.

DomaketimetovisitlocalattractionsasBengaluruhasalottooffertotouristsbeitpubs,parks,localmarkets,shopping,templesandmore–andifyouhavetimepleasetrytovisitsomeofthemanybeautifulsitesinourvastcountry

NagarajAdiga,RaceDirectorandCMD,NEBSports

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3.LOCALORGANIZINGCOMMITTEE(LOC) Name E-mail Telephone

numberLOCPresident Rajender

[email protected] +919206265087

RaceDirector NagarajAdiga [email protected] +99845244844CommunicationDirector

CauveryAdiga [email protected] +919206265087

Accommodation&TransportDirector

UmeshPoojari [email protected] +919900249105

Treasurer UmeshPoojari [email protected] +919900249105MedicalDirector

ReethAbraham [email protected] +919206265087

VIPHospitality SurabhiShastry [email protected] +919206265087TechnicalDirector

SunilShetty [email protected] +919833966208

Accreditation SunilChainani [email protected] +919341248141

4.ATHLETICSFEDERATIONOFINDIA

01 Mr.Adille J Sumariwalla President [email protected]

02 Mr.C.K. Valson Secretary General [email protected]

03 Dr. Lalit K Bhanot Chairman, Planning Committee

[email protected]

Ph.No:+911125845421

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5.INTERNATIONALASSOCIATIONOFULTRARUNNERSIAUPRESIDENT

Name:NadeemKHANE-mail:[email protected]:+17163926657 IAUVICEPRESIDENT,PROTOCOL,PROJECTCOORDINATOR

Name:RobertBOYCEE-mail:[email protected]:+61417557902 IAUGENERALSECRETARY

Name:HilaryWALKERE-mail:[email protected]:+447884473336 IAUDIRECTOROFCOMMUNICATION

Name:JacekBEDKOWSKIE-mail:[email protected]:+41762691250 TEHNICALCOORDINATOR

Name:FrankKuoE-mail:[email protected]

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6.GENERALCOMPETITIONINFORMATIONIAU24HoursAsiaandOceaniaChampionshipStarttime:0800IndiaStandardTime(IST)on18July,2020

Finishtime:0800ISTon19July,2020

(ISTisGMT+5½Hours)

TimeLimit:24hours

Competitions:

• Individualcompetition-Women • Individualcompetition-Men • Teamcompetition-Women• Teamcompetition-Men• Open24Hoursevent–MenandWomen

OnlyathletesandteamsofficialenteredbytheirNationalFederationcancompeteintheIAU24Hoursevent.EveryCountrycansendamaximumof6menand6womenwhocancompeteinthisIAU24HoursAsia&OceaniaChampionship.

Maximumnumberofofficials:

Teamsize

1-6Runners–Max3officials

7-12Runners–Max6officials

TheSTARTandtheFINISHofthecompetitionisinKanteeravaStadium.

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Thecourseisa400metersSyntheticTrack.Therewillbeareversalinrunningdirectionevery4hrs. Thelapswillbecountedandregisteredinthestart-finishareaonthetrack.Thedistancelistswillbeannouncedafterevery1hr.ThecourseisofficiallymeasuredbyanAgradeIAAFmeasurerandallperformanceswillthereforeberecognizedbyAFI,IAUandIAAF.

TheLOCwillprovidesecurityatthestadiumfortheparticipantsandofficials.

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Refreshmentpoints:

➢ NationalTeamstentsatdesignatedareasaroundthetrack

➢ Generalrefreshmentpointatstart/finisharea

➢ Waterandisotonicdrinkatstart/finishpoint

RefreshmentIndicativeMenu:Refreshmentwillcontain

1. LocalIndianhealthy,freshlymadehotdishes2. FreshlyCutFruits3. Sandwich-Bread,Butter,Cucumber,Tomato4. Coffee/Tea5. Buttermilk6. LemonJuice7. Biscuits

MineralWater,Fast&Up(Energydrink),Colas

7.TRANSPORTATIONPLAN

Bengaluruairportislocated35kmawayfromHotelIBIS.Theroaddistancecanbecoveredinabout1-1.5hoursbybus.TraveltoandfromtheairportwillbearrangedatnoextracostforthosestayingattheofficialhotelfortheraceprovidedthebookingismadewhilesubmittingtheFEF.

InordertousetheLOCbus,teamsshouldmeettheLOCrepresentativeswhowillbewaitingforthem,dulyidentified,nearthearrivalareaoftheairport.TheLOCwillsetupawelcomedeskattheairportduringthearrivaltimesofthedelegations.

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FREETRANSFERTheLOCwillmanagethefollowingtransportationforthedelegations:

▪ Hotel–Openingceremonyandreturn

▪ Hotel–Startline

▪ Finishline–Hotel

8. ACCOMMODATIONANDMEALS

TheLOCwillofferfullboardaccommodation,freeofcharge,foramaximumof2maleathletesand2femaleathletesperdelegationforaspecificnumbersofnights:

Thedurationofthefreestayis:

• For3nightsaccommodation:-fromLunchofFriday17thJulyuntilBreakfastonMonday20th July

• For4nightsaccommodation:-fromLunchofThursday16thJulyuntilBreakfastonMonday �20th July

Hotel:IbisBengaluruCityCentre

OppositeMallyaHospital/KanteeravaStadium,OffRichmondRoad,Bangalore–560027

Tel:+918042548000

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Situatedatthecitycenter,theIbishotelprovideseasyaccesstotheeventvenueandCubbonPark–onethecity’slargestgreenspaces.Thereareseveralrestaurantsandpubsinthevicinitygivingatasteofthenightlife.RoomscomewithasatelliteTV,aminibar,asafetydepositboxandaprivatebathroom.

Hotelratesperpersonincludingbreakfast,lunchanddinner

✓ SINGLEROOM–80USD/night

✓ TWINROOM–50USD/night

RoomFacilities:·

·2bottlesofpackageddrinkingwaterintheroom

·Tea/Coffeemakerinroom

·Ironingboardoneachfloor

·Usageofwebcornerinlobbylevelfor15min

·24HoursWi-Fi

·UsageofGym

·FlatScreenTV

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AllleadingIndianhotelshavesecuritychecksforallindividualsandvehiclesenteringthehotel–thisisforensuringthesafetyofhotelguests.

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MEALS

Everydaybreakfast,lunchanddinnerareservedatHotelIBIS.➢ Breakfast:6:00–10:00

➢ Lunch:13:00-15:00

➢ Dinner:19:00-21:00

Onraceday,refreshmentswillbeservedonthecourse

PAYMENT

Alldelegationsareresponsiblefortheentriesandrequestsforaccommodation.MemberFederationswillneedtopayanaccommodationdepositwhentheysendinthePEF.

Paymentsscheduleasfollows:

• by18May2020,alongwiththePEF:50% �

• by18June2020alongwiththeFEF:balance50% �

Paymentforaccommodationshouldbedonebybanktransferhere: �

NEB Sports Entertainment Pvt Ltd Federal Bank Branch-Koramangala,Bangalore A/c No :14370200004977 IFSC Code - FDRL0001437

Eachproofofpaymentmustbesentto:[email protected]&OceaniaChampionshipandtheFederationname.

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9.PRELIMINARYENTRYFORM(PEF)ANDFINALENTRYFORM(FEF) DEADLINEPRELIMINARYENTRYFORM(PEF):May18th

Inordertobooktheaccommodations,eachFederationwillsend:

• Alistwiththenumberofathletesandofficials.• Arrivalanddeparturedates.• Requirednumbersofroomsandtheirtypology(single,

twin).• Requirednumbersofnights.

Everycountrycansend6menand6womenathletesandcannominateonenon-travellingreserveforeachteamincaseoflatewithdrawal.Fortheteams’results,thedelegationswillberankedaccordingtotheadditionoftheperformancesoftheir3bestathletes.

Maximumnumberofofficials:

1-6athletes-3officials

7-12athletes-6officials

Inaddition,thefollowinginformationmustbesent:

➢ Billinginformation

➢ Federationname

➢ Federationaddressandcontactdetails

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➢ Country

TeamswillalsohavetoindicatetowhichbankaccounttheTravelGranthastobetransferred.

DEADLINEFINALENTRYFORM(FEF):June18th2020

Withthefinalentryform,eachFederationwillsendthefinallistwiththenamesoftheirathletes,datesofbirth,genderandtheirpersonalbests.EachFederationwillalsoinformtheLOCaboutarrivalanddeparturetimes,flightnumbers,trainorbustimes,requirednumberofroomsandtheirtypologyandrequirednumberofnights.

Formscanbedownloadedhere:https://nebsports.in/IAU/ Theformsmustbesentviaemailtoboththisemailaddresses:LOC:[email protected]

IAU:[email protected]

PleasenotethattheaccommodationandtransferoffersmadebytheLOCareconditionalonthepromptreceiptoftheentryformsandpaymentwithinthedeadlines.

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10. TRAVELGRANTSANDTHEUSEOFWILDCARDS

AnexampleoftheallocatedTravelGrantsineurosfortheNationalAthletics

FederationsforthisMIAUCisasfollows:

A B C Team

Zone1 380€ 285€ 190€ €380

Zone2 304€ 228€ 152€ 152€

Zone3 228€ 171€ 114€ 228€

Zone4 152€

114€ 76€ 152€

ABC

Men>240KM>220KM>200KM

Women>220KM>200KM>180KM

TEAM-Grantsarepaidformaximumonemaleandonefemaleteam,(minimum3runners/team).Individual-Grantsarepaidformaximum3menand3women/country.Allthesegrantsarecumulative.

TRAVELGRANTWILLONLYBEPAIDBYBANKTRANSFERAFTERTHEEVENT.

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TheProvisionalTravelGrant(PTG)informationwillbesentbyemailtothecontactnamedinthePEFtwoweeksbeforetherace.Theprovisionaltravelgrantwillneedtobesignedwithbankdetailsconfirmedandreturnedtorobert.boyce@iau-ultramarathon.org.

Atthestartoftheracetherewillbeacheckoftheathleteswhohavestarted.IfathleteswhoareonthePTGinformationdonotstarttheamountofTGwillbechanged.Paymentismadeaftertheeventandtheathleteswhostartedareconfirmed.

·Zone1=+15hflyingbetweencapitalLOCandcapitalIAUmembercountry



·Zone4=<4hflyingbetweencapitalLOCandcapitalIAUmembercountry

WILDCARDS

WILDCARDSmeanthatarunnerwithonlyaClevel(orless)maybeupgradedtoaB-levelforthatparticularMIAUcompetition.AteveryMIAUCyoucanuseamaximumof2wildcards(onemanandonewoman).TheseWILDCARDathletesmustbeindicatedontheFinalEntryForm.

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11.OPENEVENTInadditiontothechampionships,therewillbeanOpen24Hourrunwithprizesforfirst3MenandWomen.Athleteswishingtoentershouldwritetoultrarunning@nebsports.inEntryfeeforOpeneventisUSD50ParticipantsinOpeneventcanopttostayattheIBIShotel(subjecttoavailability)atthesameratesasathletesintheChampionships.

12.VISAREQUIREMENTS

AnyforeignvisitorwishingtovisitIndiashouldhaveavalidpassport.

FormoredetailedinformationonVisarequirements,pleaseaccessthefollowinglink:https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ Details of countries whose citizens can get a Visa on Arrival is on following link: https://www.tourism-of-india.com/tourist-visa-on-arrival-in-india.html

13.ACCREDITATIONPROCEDURE

Accreditationbadgeswillbepreparedinadvanceoftheevent,basedoftheinformationprovidedbytheMemberFederationintheFEF.

Nochangeswillbeacceptedafterthefinalentrydeadline,except

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incaseoflesion,lastminuteillnessofoneoftheteammembers.

Accreditationbadgeswillbehandedoutonteams`arrival.

14.MEDICALThesafetyandwelfareofcompetitorsisofparamountimportancetotheMedicalTeam.

Inaccordancewithrule53.1oftheIAAFCompetitionRules,eachFederationagreestosubmitthefollowinginformationsurroundingitsrunners:

a. Anymedicalhistoryand/orpathology–inparticularthosewhichmayincreasetheirriskduringexercise.

b. Theregularuseoftreatmentsandmedicinesinthe15daysleadinguptotherace.

c. AllrequestsformofuseofmedicinessubjecttoaTherapeuticUsageExemption(TUE).

d. AccepttoansweranyrequesttheMedicalTeammaymakebasedontheinformationsubmittedinordertodiscusstherunner`sabilityornottoparticipateinthecompetition.

e. Acceptthat,underrule144oftheIAAFCompetitionRules,theMedicalTeamdecisiononparticipationbeforeorduringtheraceisfinal.

Forsafetyreasons,uponarrival,theTeamswillbeaskedtosignaMedicalWaiver.

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15.TIMINGNEBSportshasbeenconductingStadiumRunsforover5yearsnow.Theprocessoftrackingdistancecoveredbyrunnersiswellinplace.Therewillbetimingmatsplacedtocalculatethelaps.Thetimingsoftwarethencalculatesthedistancecoveredbasedoncalibratedvalues.Datafromanyothertrackingappwillnotbeaccepted.

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16.WEATHERCONDITIONS ExactweatherforecastfortheracedaywillbegivenattheTechnicalMeeting.WeatherconditionsinJulyduringthelast2years:

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17.IMPORTANTTIMESANDDATESOutfitmeetingandTravelGrantConfirmation

Friday,July17thbetween14:00-15:00,HotelIBISTeamleaders/managerstopresenttheirnationaluniforms,toconfirmtheathleteswhoarecompeting.

TechnicalMeeting

Friday,July17between15:00–16:00,HotelIBIS

TheMeetingwillbeconductedinEnglish.

PressConference–17July17:00-18:00,HotelIBIS

OpeningCeremony

July17between18:15–19:00,KanteeravaStadium.Allathletesmustbepresentontime.Theopeningceremonywillpresentallthefederationswiththeirflagsandallfederationsareexpectedtoparticipateintheopeningceremonyandtoweartheirfederationoutfit

AwardsandClosingCeremony

Sunday,July19at0930,atKanteeravaStadium

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18.GENERALTIMESCHEDULE

Thisistheproposedtimetable/Theconfirmedandfinaltimetablewillbehandedoutuponarrival.

Thursday15th/16thJuly Allday Arrivaloftheteams

Friday17thJuly 14:00–15:00

OutfitmeetingandTravelGrantConfirmation

15:00-16:00

TechnicalMeeting

17:00–18:00 PressConference

18:15–19:00

OpeningCeremony

19:30–21:00 PastaDinner

Saturday18thJuly 0800 StartofIAU24HrAsia&OceaniaChampionship

Sunday19thJuly

0800

FinishofIAU24HrAsia&OceaniaChampionship

0930 AwardsandClosingCeremony

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19:00–21:00 FinalBanquet

Monday20thJuly Allday Departureoftheteams

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19.TOURISTINFORMATIONSomeofthetouristattractionsinBangalorearelistedbelow: 1 Bangalore Palace

What is it? A Tudor-style palace, inspired by England's Windsor Castle.

Why go? Established in 1878 by Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar, the Bangalore Palace is one of the city's most prominent landmarks. Wander past pristine Gothic-style stained glass windows, Victorian-style furniture, ornate carvings, turreted parapets and fortified towers, then step onto the serene verdant lawns. The palace also houses paintings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, plus family pictures and other memorabilia. Additionally, it also serves as the venue for various cultural shows and concerts, so keep your

2. Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

What is it? The summer abode of the former ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan.

Why go? The palace is worth visiting for its amazing architecture. The palace as it stands today, in Indo-Islamic architecture, was completed in 1791. Predominantly made of teakwood, the most eye-catching feature is its sturdy pillars and floral motifs adorning the walls and ceilings of the palace.

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3. KR Market

What is it? One of the largest flower markets in Asia.

Why go? To experience the heart of Bangalore, head to the KR Market. Here you’ll find a variety of wares including copper goods, spices, fruits, fresh produces, utensils, flowers and food stalls. The crowds and congestion can make the experience a little overwhelming, so we recommend taking a guided tour, who will not only help you get around and grab great deals but will tell you about the market’s history.

4 Bull Temple

What is it? A sixteenth century Hindu temple dedicated to Nandi, the bull.

Why go? Built in Dravidian architectural style, this stunning building (which is also known as Nandi Temple) is the city’s most popular religious sanctuary. Besides the religious significance, the dominant feature of the temple is the immense idol of Nandi. Carved out of a single granite rock, this sculpture is four-and-a-half metres tall and six metres long, and is always decorated with flower garlands.

5 ISKON Temple

What is it? Perched on Hare Krishna Hill, this is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Why go? It is said to be one of the largest ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temples in the world, which makes it worthy of a visit.

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The temple has four gopurams (towers), each connected to the other by a glazed-glass canopy. The main shrine, called Rajagopuram, is known for its beautifully decorated idols of Sri Radha-Krishna; plus the ceilings are adorned with magnificent paintings that depict Lord Krishna’s pastimes. Prayers and recitals along with spiritual workshops are held regularly, and visitors are welcome to attend. There’s also an ISKCON Vedic theatre, exhibit areas, a Vedic museum, an open-air amphitheatre and beautifully landscaped gardens within the premises.

6. Lalbagh Botanical Garden

What is it? A pristine, green oasis right in the midst of the city.

Why go? If you want to connect with nature, the Lalbagh Botanical Garden is the place to be. It is dotted with wide varieties of plants from across the globe. The major attraction of the garden, however, is the nineteenth century glasshouse, built along the lines of London’s Crystal Palace.

7. National Gallery of Modern Art

What is it? A treasure trove of modern art in a historic setting.

Why go? You’ll get to enjoy artwork from the eighteenth century to present times, including works by legendary Indian artists like Rabindranath Tagore, Amrita Sher-Gil and Raja Ravi Verma. There are also regular film screenings here, and a café.

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8. Government Museum

What is it? Established in 1865, the Government Museum is one of the oldest museums in the India.

Why go? The Government Museum showcases historically significant and rare archaeological and geological artefacts. Whether you're interested in Neolithic pottery, jewellery, coins and paintings from ancient Indian kingdoms or sculptures and inscriptions, something at the museum will likely pique your interest. Situated right along the Government Museum is the Venkatappa Art Gallery, dedicated to showcasing the artwork by the famous artisan of Karnataka, K. Venkatappa.

10. Cubbon Park

What is it? Nestled in the Bangalore’s business district, Cubbon Park is the green lungs of the city.

Why go? With well-cut walkways and pristine natural surroundings, Cubbon Park is the best place to go for jogging, walking and cycling. Also, there are a variety of flowering and ornamental trees, an aquarium and a play area for kids. While you’re here, be sure to check out the city’s two most important buildings surrounding the park – the Attara Kacheri (home of the state’s High Court) and the Vidhana Soudha (the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka).

What is it? Located in the heart of the city, Ulsoor lake is one of the largest lakes in Bangalore spanning an area of 123.55 acres.

13. Bannerghatta National Park

What is it? A sprawling nature park and zoo, home to India’s first butterfly park.

Why go? Covering 104 sq.km and home to an incredible array of flora and fauna, the Bannerghatta National Park is a nature-lover’s dream. It features ten forest reserves, a butterfly park, a zoo, snake park, an aquarium, a children’s park, a museum, crocodile park, elephant sanctuary and a safari park. You can explore it all by a guided bus tour or jeep safari.

Bangalore is also the microbrewery capital of India and there are at least 6 microbreweries within 3 km from your hotel.

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BEYONDBANGALOREThereareseveraltouristattractionsthatcanbevisitedusingBangaloreasabase–someofthesearelistedbelow:

• Heritageo TemplesatBelurandHalebid(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belur,_Karnataka

and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halebidu_(town) )

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o ThemaginificentmonumentsofHampi(https://yourstory.com/2019/01/hampi-

nyt-second-spot-must-visit-places)

o Srirangapatnamhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srirangapatna

o Mysorepalacehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysore_Palace

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• Nature

o CoffeeestatesinCoorghttps://www.thrillophilia.com/cities/coorg o CoffeeestatesinChikmagalurhttps://www.thrillophilia.com/cities/chikmagalur

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• Wildlife

o Kabinihttps://www.junglelodges.com/kabini-river-lodge/ o Bandipurhttps://www.bandipurnationalpark.in/

A fabulous documentary ‘Wild Karnataka’ with Voice over by David Attenborough is available on following link: www.zoosofkarnataka.com/wild-karnataka

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YoucanalsoflyfromBangaloretomosttownsinIndia–howeverifyouplantovisitplacesontheWestCoastofIndia(egKeralaorGoa)thenbearinmindthattheseareascouldbequitewetinJulyasthisistheperiodoftheSouthWestMonsoon.ThosewhowishtotakeguidedwalkingtoursofBangalorecouldcheckoutwww.hiddengemstours.inLOCALTRAVEL:ThereareseveraltaxiservicesincludingUberthatcanbeusedforlocaltravel.

WelookforwardtohavingyouoverinIndia!

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