Reach BLR 90–120 minutes before your domestic flight for check-in and security; domestic airlines usually advise 60–90 minutes but allow extra time for baggage and morning traffic.
Take a nonstop morning flight leaving BLR around 06:30–07:30 to land in Delhi by 08:45–09:30 so you have a full day for meetings; book a reliable carrier and select seats early.
Cab or app taxi to IGIB (allow 45–75 minutes depending on traffic). Confirm the exact IGIB campus entrance and host contact before leaving the airport; domestic arrivals can be faster if you use Aerocity pickups.
Meet investigators, tour labs and discuss ongoing projects; IGIB office hours are typically Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm — ensure appointments and gate passes are pre-arranged for campus access.
Khan Market is 20–40 minutes from IGIB and offers reliable business-lunch options; most cafes open by 11:00am and are good for a working lunch with visitors.
Cab transfer to IGCEB (confirm exact campus address and traffic time); allow 30–60 minutes for the journey inside Delhi depending on route and traffic.
Meet the investigators, see relevant facilities and discuss collaborations; IGCEB also follows regular office hours (approx 9:30am–5:30pm) so an afternoon slot suits both parties — pre-schedule presentations if needed.
Finalise action items, exchange documents and schedule follow-up calls; use a nearby cafe or campus meeting room for quick debriefs. Most cafes remain open till early evening.
Stay near DEL airport (Aerocity) for an easy transfer next day, or in Chanakyapuri if you prefer central diplomatic area; business hotels offer early breakfasts and quiet workspaces.
Indian Accent is a high-end contemporary Indian choice (reservations recommended); SodaBottleOpenerWala offers Bombay-style cuisine in a relaxed setting — both typically open for dinner from 7:00pm.
Confirm your DEL→Kanpur 12:50pm flight, reconfirm IIT Kanpur meeting times and prepare materials for the afternoon session on Day 2. Sleep early to be fresh for travel and meetings.
Have a relaxed hotel breakfast; most business hotels serve buffet from 7:00am. Use this time for last-minute email follow-ups and to gather printed materials for IIT Kanpur.
If you need to finalise anything with IGIB/IGCEB contacts, schedule a remote call or a quick in-person catch-up in the morning — offices open from about 9:30am, so keep it brief if in-person.
Complete hotel check-out and consolidate luggage; allow time to reach DEL airport for a domestic flight. Domestic check-in typically recommended 60–90 minutes before departure, but traffic to DEL can be slow — leave with buffer.
Depart for DEL by cab; allow 60–90 minutes depending on the hotel location and traffic. For a 12:50pm departure, leaving by 11:00am gives an ample buffer for security and boarding.
Board the confirmed flight DEL→KNP departing 12:50pm and arriving at 2:00pm — this is a fixed midday flight, so ensure you are at the gate at least 30 minutes before departure.
Land at Kanpur airport at 2:00pm; collect luggage and meet your pre-booked car for transfer to IIT Kanpur. Domestic airports generally process arrivals quickly but account for 15–30 minutes for baggage.
Taxi or pre-arranged car to IIT Kanpur; travel time is typically 25–45 minutes depending on exact airport and traffic. Inform campus security/host of your arrival time so gate passes are ready.
Meet investigators, give/attend presentations and take a targeted campus tour; IITK academic offices and labs are usually open until 5:30pm so plan concentrated discussions in the afternoon.
Finalise action points, exchange documents and plan follow-up. Campus cafeterias and visitor lounges are available for informal discussions; most close by early evening but tea/coffee service typically available till 6pm.
Return to Kanpur airport allowing buffer for traffic and domestic check-in; aim to arrive at least 60–90 minutes before your evening flight. If you have a later flight, confirm departure time with the airline.
Book a late-evening direct flight if available (timings vary); otherwise choose a one-stop routing (via Delhi or Lucknow) that departs Kanpur in the evening so you can return to Bangalore the same night. Exact flight times and availability must be checked while booking.
Arrive at BLR late evening/night; take a pre-booked cab or app taxi home. Use airport time to summarise meeting notes and send immediate thank-you messages to IGIB, IGCEB and IIT Kanpur contacts.