Techfest has been an exemplar itself achieving huge feats with unparalled figures ever since its inception in 1998. Techfest has grown in stature, both in terms of its content, as well as its infrastructure and logistics. The overwhelming crowd of such a high magnitude and a world class technological display along with a tinge of enjoyment has made our dream a technological extravaganza. With such vastness and diversity, hospitality of the guests is of paramount importance. Hospitality is often limited in our thinking to being friendly to the new-comer. At this year's Techfest, we are considering a deeper meaning and significance to Techfest's welcome to all our visitors. We shall leave no stone unturned in fulfilling your needs of accommodation and security away from home.

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 there will also be a cafeteria serving a variety of cuisines satisfying the needs of every palate. We strive to make your stay comfortable and your experience, a memorable one. Hospitality management would be one of the prime focus of Team Techfest 2012.

Hope to see you here at Techfest 2012. We will be more than happy to be able to receive your suggestions and queries.

For further queries contact:

1. Those carrying their laptops, CPU 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 IIT Bombay and those who fail to produce their Gate Pass may have their belongings impounded.
2. 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.
3. At the time of check-out the participants are required to return all the commodities provided to them to the Techfest 2012.
4. 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.
5. Entry will be only through the 'Main Gate' of IIT Bombay, all other gates will be closed for entry.
6. All student participants must carry their valid College photo ID card. Others must bring their valid photo identity for the purpose of entry. People without valid photo identity card will not be allowed inside the campus during Techfest 2012.
7. Alcohol, drugs, sharp objects and explosives of any kind are strictly prohibited inside the campus. Any other item if deemed unsafe will be prohibited. The decision of Security and Techfest team will be final in case of any disputes.
8. No outside vehicles will be allowed into the campus during the Techfest 2012.
9. Techfest 2012 and IIT Bombay will not be responsible for any mishaps that occur through the duration of stay for Techfest 2012.
10. All those who does not have accommodation inside the campus, will not be allowed to enter the campus after 10pm.

We are providing the Bus facility for participants to reach IIT Bombay at the following stations on 5th January 2012.

BORIVALI (East)- Arrival at station - 6:45 AM, Departure time - 8:30 AM

DADAR (Central)- Arrival at station - 6:45 AM, Departure time - 8:00 AM

BCT- Arrival at station - 6:00 AM, Departure time - 7:00 AM

LTT/KURLA- Arrival at station – 7:00 AM, Departure time – 8:15 AM

Time of arrival and departure of bus is liable to change.

For details contact:
Saurav Jain +919172512948
Piyush Khandelwal +918108890886



The following link may provide you a rough estimate of the auto fares between two stations
http://www.taxiautofare.com/1/Auto-fare-calculator/oid

Traveling in Mumbai is very easy and systematic. The modes of traveling in Mumbai are taxi, auto rickshaws, local train and BEST Buses. IIT Bombay is located at Powai, which is an eastern suburb in the North-Eastern part (Central Railway Line) of Mumbai.

Mumbai is in the form of a long narrow island, almost a peninsula, thrusting south wards into the Arabian Sea. In Mumbai, local trains run through the following routes.

1. Western Railway: Churchgate to Borivali/Virar and return.
2. Central Railway: Mumbai V.T. to Karjat/Kasara and return.
3. Harbour Route: Mumbai V.T. to Andheri and return.
4. New Bombay Route: Mumbai V.T to Vashi/Panvel and return.

Kanjur Marg, a Local Train Station is the closest local train stop to IIT Bombay. It is located on Central Railway Line.

1. Important railway stations where you can get down are (also refer map):
• Chattrapati Shivaji Terminal (CST)
• Church gate
• Mumbai Central
• Dadar
• Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), also known as
• Kurla.
• Thane
• Borivali
• Andheri
• Bandra
• Kalyan
2. Thane is the nearest station to IIT Bombay. Next is Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) (near Kurla) and Dadar is third in this regard.
3. The taxis ply through all of Mumbai. Auto rickshaws ply between Bandra-Borivali and Sion-Mulund and should be preferred if you have some heavy luggage, which may otherwise cause you inconvenience while traveling by local trains and buses. In taxis, you are also having option of AC Taxis-Cool Cabs, which is more comfortable way of travel.
4. Trains/buses should be preferred if you carry less baggage with you, say a small bag per person. Please beware of pickpockets in locals and BEST buses.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. For local trains, the nearest local station is Kanjur-Marg, located on Central Railway Line. An auto rickshaw from Kanjur-Marg station to IIT Bombay Main Gate costs Rs.35 approx.
8. For buses/autorickshaws, the destination should be stated as "IIT Main Gate, Powai".
9. A brief description on how to reach IIT Bombay is given below:

Following link will give you the bus no. that will drop you to powai from respective stations http://www.cse.iitb.ac.in/navigator/index.html

Name of Place	Bus Numbers	Approximate Bus Fare	Approximate Auto Fare	Approximate Taxi Fare
Mulund(W)	307, 346, 425, 396, 398, 460, 422, 424, 461	Rs.10.00	Rs.70.00	Rs.150.00
Bhandup(W)	SAME AS ABOVE	Rs.7.00	Rs.40.00	------
Kanjur Marg(W)	SAME AS ABOVE	Rs.5.00	Rs.20.00	------
Vikhroli(W)	392,382,337	Rs.6.00	Rs.30.00	------
Ghatkopar(W)	392,382.337	Rs.10.00	Rs.50.00	------
Borivali(E)	461, 398, L1	Rs.18.00	Rs.70.00	Rs.180.00
Goregaon(E)	460,489,424	Rs.15.00	Rs.70.00	------
Jogeshwari(E)	461,445	Rs.12.00	Rs.60.00	------
Andheri(E)	396,336,392,307	Rs.9.00	Rs.65.00	Rs.75.00
Bandra(E)	422,424	Rs.15.00	Rs.100.00	Rs.125.00
Kurla	-------	-------	Rs.70.00	Rs.130.00
Dadar	------	------	------	Rs.130.00
CST	------	------	------	Rs.225.00
Mumbai Central	------	------	------	Rs.230.00
Sahar Air Port	------	------	------	Rs.100.00
Santacruz	------	------	------	Rs.150.00

List of hotels and lodges near IIT

Name	Address	Charges
New Haven Guest House	KAMLESH Apartments, B-8 Ground Floor, Shere-Punjab, Near Tolani College Naka, Andheri East, Mumbai - 93. Tel:(022)28349308	Non A/C Room: Rs.1200/-(Double) A/C Room:Rs.1500/-(Double) Extra Person Charge : Rs200/-
Platinum Suites	Bhagat Singh Apartment, Charat Singh Colony, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai- 400059 Landmark: Opposite Kohinoor Continental Tel : (022) 28205918, 9867576705	A/C Room: Rs.2500/- (single, including breakfast and dinner) Rs.3500/-(double, including breakfast and dinner)
orange inn	near S B I Bank, Makhwana Road, Marol Maroshi Road, Andheri East	superior double Rs1650/-
Hotel Sahar International	Sahar Cross Road (Opposite Andheri Railway Station), Andheri(E), Mumbai-69. Tel: (022) 26837012, (022)26837013 Fax: (91-22) 26842661 email: saharintl@vsnl.net	A/C Room: Rs.2750/-(single) , Rs.3300(double) Extra person charge: Rs.500/-
RamNiwas Lodging House	Ramniwas Ranade Road,Titan Showroom,Opp. Post Office,Dadar West,Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028 Contact: 022-24229183	Non Attached Single: Rs. 750/- Double Rs. 800/-
Imperial Guest House	Kadre Building 1st Floor Chimatpada, Moral Naka Andheri East Mumbai -400059 Tel: (022) 28503258, 09867347939	Non A/C Room: Rs.700/-(single) , Rs 1000/-(double)
Imperial Residency	#163 Mahakali Caves Road Andheri East Mumbai -400093 Landmark: Behind Tolani College Tel:(022)28232007, (022)28232008, 09821111441 Email: residency@bestimpirial.com	A/C Room: Rs.2500/-(single) , Rs.3000/- (Double) Extra Person Charge: Rs.500/-
Hotel Subhash	25 J.B. Nagar Andheri(E), Mumbai Tel: (022)2837456, (022)28374567	A/C Room: Rs 2250/- (double) Extra Person Charge: Rs.500/-
Hotel Arma Galaxy	Twin Arcade, Marol Miltary Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai, 400059 India 1800 102 3346	Deluxe room Rs:2600/-
Regent Hotel	Ramkrishna Mandir Road,Kondivita, Andheri (E), Mumbai, 400059 India 1800 102 3346	Standard room double or twin Rs:4713/-
Host-Inn International	Opp.Marol Fire Bridge,Marol Naka, Andheri Kurla Road, Mumbai, 400059 India 1800 102 3346	Standard room: Rs.2492/- Semi deluxe room : Rs.2980(for two)
Hotel Arma Residency	74/P Kherani Road, Opp. Andromeda, Gundocha Oncl., Sakinaka, Andheri E, Mumbai, 400072 India 1800 102 3346	Standard room: Rs.1980/- Deluxe room : Rs.2700(for two)
Hotel Arma Executive	Rani Arcade,Near MLA Office, Shamsudin Nagar, Andheri Kurla Road, Mumbai, 400072 India 1800 102 3346	Deluxe room : Rs. 2500/- Super Deluxe : Rs. 3000/- (double)
Hotel Galaxy Residency	Andheri - Ghatkopar Link Road Near, Dhanlaxmi Build., MohiliSakinaka, Mumbai, 400072 India 1800 102 3346	Deluxe room : Rs. 1980/- Super Deluxe : Rs. 2400/- (double)
7 Flags International Hotel	181-184 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, Andheri Kurla Road Andheri (East), Mumbai, 400059 India 1800 102 3346	Executive room Rs2,605 Premium room - Breakfast Included Rs3,040
Le Grande	Off. Sahar Road, Near Cambridge School, Mumbai, 400069 India 1800 102 3346	Executive Room Rs.3824(double)
The UniContinental	3rd Road, Next to Khar(West) Rly Stn, Khar (West), Mumbai, 400052 India 1800 102 3346	A.C. Rs. 1845 (double)
Hotel Galaxy Avenue	Opp. Shopper's StopG. M. Road,Chembur, Mumbai, 400089 India 1800 102 3346	Deluxe room - Breakfast included Rs1980/-
Ganesh Palace Pvt. Ltd.	Opp. Railway Station, Ghatkopar(W), Mumbai-86. Tel: (022) 25133484, (022) 25133455 Fax: (022) 25125403	A/C Room: Rs.1980/-(double) A/C Room: Rs.1815/-(single) Extra Person Charge: Rs 468/-
Neo Lodge	Opposite Ghatkopar Railway Station Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086 Tel: (022) 25149672	A/C Room: Rs.1500/-( double) A/C Delux: Rs.2100/-(double) Extra Person Charge: Rs 500/-
Hotel Suresha	45, Taran Bharat ociety Dr.Karanjiya road Andheri(E), Mumbai, Maharashtra Tel : (022) 28232323, (022)28261213 Email: srhotel@vsnl.com	A/C Room: Rs.3000/- (single) , Rs.3800/-(double) Extra Person Charges: Rs.800 /-
Ashwin Hotel	Next Marol Fire Bridge, Andheri (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra. Tel:(022) 29200945, (022) 29205285, (022)29207276, 09821931966	A/C Rooms: 4400/-(single) , Rs.4950/-(double) , Extra person charges-550
Hotel Bawa Regency	Gokul Das Pasta Road, Behid Chitra Cinema, Dadar East Mumbai – 400 014 Tel: +91 22 40498383 Fax: +91 22 24137908	Double AC Room Rs. 3000/- + tax
Hotel Sunshine	Saheb Singh Compound, Ruby Coach Lane,, Marol Naka, Marol Andheri (E), Mumbai, 400059 India 1800 102 3346	Double deluxe room 2018/- superior room 2422/-
Red Palm Residency	3rd Road, Guru Gobind Singh Marg, Khar West, Mumbai, 400052 India 1800 102 3346	Deluxe AC room with double bed Rs2,174
CHS Serviced Apartments	Near Cafe Coffee Day, Rambaug, Powai, 400076, Mumbai, India	Single AC INR 1999 ,Double AC INR 2999
Le papillon	C-1602, Synchronicity, Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai - 400072. Tel :+91 22 28577629	Single non AC 1500/- double 2500/- single AC 2500/- double 4000/-
Pritam Hotels	Pritam Group Of Hotels Pritam Estates, Dadar T.T., Mumbai - 400 014 Tel : +91- 22 – 2414 5555 , 43449999 Fax: 414 3388	Double AC Room Rs. 5000/- + tax
Hotel Avon Ruby	87, Naigam Cross Road Dadar (E) City : Mumbai Pincode : 400014 State : Maharashtra Phone No: 022-24114591-95 Fax No : 022-24114596	Double executive: Rs. 4030/- Deluxe: Rs. 5182/-
Hotel Aroma	190, Satnam Mansion, Dr Ambedkar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400014 022 2411 1761 ‎	Double Executive: Rs. 1650 Deluxe: Rs 2650/-

Can you accommodate the remaining team members of our team ?
Since we have limited accommodation, we cannot accommodate any other member of your team now. However there will be a second round also for accommodation allotment, So you can wait till the last week of December for accommodation of other team members of your team.

Can we adjust the remaining team members of our team in the space provided to us?
No, For the members of your team who are not getting accommodation through us can look for the accommodation in nearby hotels for which the list of alternate acco places has already been put up on the website (in the Alternate Acco tab) and the booking and payment for that alternate venues will be done by you at that particular venue only. You need not contact us for alternate acco queries. These are just references given for your convenience and we are not responsible for any act of misconduct.

We have confirmed accommodation for more than one competition. Can we accommodate different team members of our team for different competitions??
For those who are participating in more than one competition, if the accommodation for them has been confirmed in more than one competition then they can give the names of different participants for different competition. In this way more members of your team will get accommodated. THE NAME SHOULD NOT BE REPEATED IN DIFFERENT FORMS.

Do we get any food facilities at outside acco places?
You can purchase your meals from the hotels or the nearby restaurants.

Will all the team members be given accommodation at the same place?
We will try but there is no surety for the same.

Do we need to pay the accommodation charge for all the team members even if we are getting accommodation for only few members?
No. Accommodation charge will be applicable to only those team members for whom accommodation has been confirmed.

One of our team members who had been provided accommodation is unable to come so can we replace him with our other team member?
Yes, but the person coming should have all the documents that the other member was supposed to have and the person should be of the same team.

Two boys of our team have been given accommodation. Can we replace them with two girls of our team?
If you are having any girl in your team then preferably fill the names of the girls in the form but if you have already given the names of the boys in the list then fill the form again with the names of the girls but before 15th.

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.

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.

What kind of accommodation is provided?
Accommodation is provided on a sharing basis. We have common lounge, halls and flats for accommodation. Mattresses and other essential commodities will be provided.

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.

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.

What about the security facilities?
IIT Bombay 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.

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.

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.

Will there be any kind of transportation facility from airport/railway station to IIT-B campus for participants?
This will be updated on the website after 27th December.

Does the accommodation charges include food facilities too?
No the accommodation charges does not include food facilities. Participants can purchase their meals from the food court, night cafeteria or private hostel canteens.

Where will I get my accommodation?
You might get accommodation outside as well as inside the campus depending upon availability, however all the girls those are confirmed will get accommodation inside the IIT-B campus only.

Can I enter IIT-B campus anytime?
You can enter IIT Main gate anytime by showing valid photo ID proof during 6am to 10pm, however you need to have accommodation inside the campus to stay in the campus after 10pm.

Accommodation Charges

Accommodation to the participants would be provided inside as well as outside institute.
Accommodation charges will be same for inside and outside accommodation.
As per the rules, all the female participants will be made to stay inside institute campus only.
For all the male participants, accommodation will be given inside as well as outside the campus and as Hospitality Team of Techfest 2012 we reserve this right of accommodation allotment.
Charges for accommodation inside or outside the campus: Rs. 1600/- + Rs. 100/- (refundable amount) per head for four days.
Accommodation facility would be made available from 1000 hrs on 5th of January, 2012 onwards and you would be required to vacate the room on or before 1000 hrs on 9th January, 2012.
NOTE: Accommodation charges will remain the same irrespective of your stay in the above mentioned period.
Refund Rules:
1) As a security deposit we are taking Rs 100/- which is refundable for timings listed below.
2) Refund procedure will start from 2330 hrs on 8th January, 2012.
3) For the participants staying inside the institute, refund will be given only till 0800 hrs on 9th January and for the participants staying outside the institute, refund will be given till 1100 hrs on 9th January.
4) The above refund timings are strict and no refund request would be entertained after this. We expect you to follow these very strictly.
5) Refund will be provided on production of Accommodation receipt, Buckets, Mugs etc. provided to you.

NOTE: In case of any discrepancy, decision of Team Techfest 2012 would be final and abide to all.