Places to eat inside IISc campus - canteens:

S.No. Name Area Google Map Cuisine Price
1 Sarvam Canteen Complex (Closes at 3 AM) IISc Campus View Map Multicuisine, Juice Shop ₹
2 Nesara Restaurant (Closes at 9 PM) IISc Campus View Map Multicuisine ₹₹
3 Kabini Canteen (Closes at 9 PM) IISc Campus View Map South Indian ₹
4 ECE Canteen (Closes at 8 PM) IISc Campus View Map Cafe ₹


Places to Eat Around IISc

S.No. Name Area Google Map Cuisine Price
1 Truffles 80 Feet Road, Near Ramaiah Hospital View Map Cafe ₹₹
2 Glen's Bakehouse 80 Feet Road, Near Ramaiah Hospital View Map Cafe ₹₹₹₹
3 The Light House 80 Feet Road, Near Ramaiah Hospital View Map Mangalorean ₹₹₹
4 Smocky Docky 80 Feet Road, Near Ramaiah Hospital View Map Shawarma ₹₹
5 The Pizza Bakery 80 Feet Road, Near Ramaiah Hospital View Map Cafe ₹₹₹₹
6 Shivsagar Express 80 Feet Road, Near Ramaiah Hospital View Map Vegetarian ₹₹
7 Asha Food Camp Malleshwaram View Map North Indian Vegetarian ₹₹₹
8 Veena Stores Malleshwaram View Map South Indian ₹₹
9 Hermitage India Malleshwaram View Map Vegetarian ₹₹₹₹
10 Bharjari Bhojana Malleshwaram View Map Karnataka cuisine ₹₹


Food Ordering Apps

S.No. App Name
1 Zomato
2 Swiggy

Local Transport Assistance

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) constitutes a large green campus. In order to commute within campus, most students use free transportation provided by the institute to get from point A to point B. Please see below the available options for you to avail to reach the SCCS-Bng 2025 Conference Venue - J.N. Tata Auditorium during the conference days.

Commute within IISc

Transvaahan Service (E-rickshaws)

A free e-rickshaw service, “Transvaahan”, operates along fixed routes within the campus. Each vehicle accommodates up to 4 passengers.

Timings and route map can be accessed by scanning the QR code.

Recommended Routes

  • Blue Line: It is the most convenient way to travel between D-Gate (12) (Biological Sciences Building) and Maramma Circle (1).
  • Orange Line: It runs between the Underpass (1) and Sarvam Complex (11). Participants staying at Hoysala Guest House may alight at Nesara Restaurant (between stops 8 & 9) and walk to Hoysala.
  • Green Line: It runs between the IISc Main Gate (1) and the Centenary Visitor’s House (CVH) Gate (11), passing by the Hoysala Guest House (4) and the Super Bazaar (7) along the way.
  • Purple Line: It starts at the Security Office (1), passes in front of the Super Bazaar (6), and continues to the CVH Gate (8).
  • Red Line: It starts at IISc Main Gate and crosses Nesara Restaurant (3), Sarvam Complex (5), to reach Biological Sciences Building (7) and D-Gate (8).

Please use the campus transport map to locate the routes and stops of all e-rickshaws within IISc.

Key Gates and Locations

  • The gate closest to J.N. Tata Auditorium is Maramma Circle Gate.
  • The gate closest to the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES) or Biological Science Building, Biochemistry, and Physics Department is D-Gate.
  • There are 4 ATMs available on campus: State Bank of India (SBI): 1, 2 and Canara Bank: 1, 2.
  • Within the IISc campus, facilities include: one restaurant (Nesara), two food canteens (Sarvam Complex and Kabini), and one supermarket (Super Bazaar / Janta Bazaar).

Commute between National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and IISc

A free shuttle bus service operates between NCBS InStem Gate and IISc.
(NOT provided by SCCS-Bng 2025)

Scan the QR code for the bus timings.

Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) Guest House, Jalahalli - Transport

(For Delegates staying at IAS)

Morning Departure (to JN Tata Auditorium)

Four buses, arranged by SCCS-Bng 2025, will depart each morning as follows:

  • Day 1: 6:50 AM
  • Day 2-4: For Bird/Tree walk participants - 5:50 AM, Others - 6:50 AM

Evening Return (to IAS)

  • Buses will return after the conference sessions at 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.

Please be punctual. Buses will leave as scheduled, and missing one may cause delays in your commute.