Arrive 90–120 minutes before your flight; complete check-in and security for a domestic flight to Delhi. Aim for early check-in to ensure smooth boarding and luggage handling.
Take an early flight that departs around 06:30–07:30am to land in Delhi by 08:45–09:30am; this gives a full day for meetings. Exact flight numbers/availability vary — book a nonstop for reliability.
Meet the investigators, tour labs and discuss collaborations; IGIB typically operates Mon–Fri roughly 9:30am–5:30pm, so a mid-morning slot fits standard working hours — confirm appointments in advance.
Khan Market has several reliable options (the Big Chill for continental / SodaBottleOpenerWala for Parsi-style dishes); most eateries open by 11:00am. This is convenient for a working lunch with visitors.
Travel to IGCEB (confirm exact campus/address ahead of time). Allow 30–60 minutes for surface transit inside the Delhi region depending on the two locations.
Meet scientific investigators and view relevant facilities or presentations; institute hours are usually within standard office times (9:30am–5:30pm) — pre-scheduled meetings are essential.
Use this time to confirm follow-ups, exchange contacts and grab a coffee before heading to your hotel or the airport. Many campus cafeterias or nearby cafes are open until early evening.
Stay close to the airport (Aerocity) or diplomatic area (Chanakyapuri) to reduce travel time for next-day departures and evening convenience. Reserve a business hotel for reliable Wi‑Fi and early breakfast.
Choose a convenient dinner near your hotel or Khan Market — for a high-end option, Indian Accent (book in advance) or for reliable local flavours try Andhra Bhavan canteen (if you prefer homestyle South Indian), both usually open for dinner from 7pm. Confirm opening & reservation.
Have a hotel buffet or grab a packed breakfast if your flight is very early. Most business hotels open breakfast from 6:00–7:00am — request early service if required.
Aim for an early morning flight so you arrive in Kanpur with a full day for meetings; direct regional flights may be limited, so options include a short direct flight to Kanpur (if available) or a quick flight to Lucknow + 2h drive to Kanpur. Book the most direct practical option.
From Kanpur Civil Aerodrome or Lucknow airport (if used), arrange a pre-booked taxi to IIT Kanpur; allow 30–90 minutes depending on which airport you arrive at (direct Kanpur is quickest).
Meet investigators at IIT Kanpur, tour relevant departments and labs. IITK typically operates Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm; confirm your host's availability and required gate passes in advance.
The institute mess or local eateries near the campus provide quick, economical lunches and allow informal conversation with faculty/students; open during regular midday hours.
Use this slot for follow-up technical discussions, finalizing collaboration points, or signing MoUs/NDAs if needed. Keep meetings focused to allow time for airport transfer.
Depart IITK to reach the airport for your return flight; leave buffer time for local traffic and security (aim to arrive 60–90 minutes before your domestic flight).
If a direct evening Kanpur→Bangalore nonstop is available, take it. Otherwise book a one‑stop routing (e.g., KNU→DEL→BLR or via Lucknow). Allow for a connection in your itinerary; evening flights generally get you back to Bangalore by late night.
Arrive at Kempegowda International Airport; grab a cab or use your pre-arranged transfer to home or hotel. Confirm luggage and any follow-up actions from your visits while commuting.
Have dinner on arrival (airport eateries open late) or at home; review meeting notes, send thank-you emails to contacts at IGIB, IGCEB and IIT Kanpur, and schedule next steps.