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  About Bangalore

India's very own IT hub, Bangalore, is the centre for the high-tech industry. The city is undoubtedly one of the best places to live in India thanks to the innumerable employment opportunities and development scope. Already known to be one of the biggest cities in India, Bangalore's charm also comes from the crazy nightlife and grand architectural structures. The flight connectivity from Bangalore to the other metro cities in India as well as international locations is top-notch. Although the traffic might be the biggest concerns for residents or even individuals travelling to Bangalore, the city's vibrant spirit continues to attract more and more crowd. Not to mention how pleasant weather further adds more charm to the city.

Best time to visit Bangalore

Bangalore enjoys the most pleasant weather in the whole country. Considering how the city is in the Southern regions of India, which is usually hot in summers, Bangalore doesn't face the pesky heat. Rather it continues to relish a moderate temperature, making it ideal for every season. The summers in the city are between February to May with April and May experiencing peak temperatures. The max the temperatures soar up to is 36 degree Celsius. Luckily though, since the city does not face humidity, it is mostly got and dry during summers.

Monsoons begin early in Bangalore from late May or early June. The city experiences heavy rains, especially between June to August. However, rains bring about a scenic charm to the city as the greenery is amplified.

Winters can get super cold with the temperatures dropping down to 12 degrees Celsius. The peak winter months in Bangalore are from November to January. December is easily the coldest month in the city. In fact, winter mornings can be pretty chilly but romantic at the same time. Interestingly, Bangalore does face erratic weather which could either be a spike or a drop in the temperature. Nevertheless, you can enjoy the city's vibrant atmosphere all-round the year.

Places to see in Bangalore

Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha - The two structures are government properties with impeccable modern construction and intriguing architecture. Although the Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha are separated to handle different legislative avenues of the city, the place brings about a rich charm, making it a must-visit place in the city.

Seshadari Iyer Memorial - The distinctive red sandstone used to construct this building in Cubbon Park easily stands tall as a tourist attraction. It's basically a public library as well as the Bangalore High Court. Aside from the lawful activities that take place, the complex is also given a recreational touch with toy trains and theatres to entertain kids.

Bangalore Palace - Constructed by the illustrious Maharajas of Mysore, the Bangalore Palace has yet again found prominence as a tourist attraction and is open to tourists. The place has had to undergo a string of renovations following which, they have been able to bring forth an eclectic palace with interesting historical artefacts. The location is definitely interesting, especially since it sheds light in the life of Tipu Sultan. Not to mention how the embellished walls and archways further give it a royal feel that would only add to your merriment.

The Bull Temple - Nestled in Basavanagudi is this typical Dravidian-styled temple that is famous for the colossal bull statue. What makes the statue so special is the fact that it has been carved out of a single boulder, making the temple just as legendary as the statue. Every year, local farmers flock over to the temple to offer their prayers and seek blessings for a fruitful harvest.

Maha Bodhi Society Temple - This temple is relatively new in the city and is basically a replica of the historic structure at Bodh Gaya. The Buddhist stupa is famous for its spiritual teachings, training and peaceful ambience. The same can be experienced at this temple too. The temple grounds reverberate a serene tone of comfort while the quaint setting makes for a tranquil experience.

Bannerghatta National Park - A little away from the city centre, the Bannerghatta National Park is the perfect escape you can ask for from the city's excessive traffic. The national park plays home to tigers, bears, elephants, lions and many more wild animals. You can actually sign up for a safari, and the tour guides would take you through the various segments of the national park. The park also comes with a zoo where some beautiful birds, leopards, jackals, etc. reside.

The city of Bangalore is surprisingly filled with a tremendous number of temples and spiritual setting. Aside from the ones mentioned above, there are many more artful temples, churches and structures that will blow your mind. Plus, the national park, zoos, gardens and other such expanses of green spaces would further leave you spellbound.

Things to do in Bangalore

Adventure sports - Bangalore's young crowd with a thirst for adrenaline rush makes is a prime hub for adventure sports. Right from cruising through the highway roads on a motorcycle to taking up camping and dirt bike riding, there is a massive market for such outdoor activities which you will definitely enjoy. Kayaking, rock climbing, go-karting, even hiking, are all things that you can do when in Bangalore.

Cave exploration - From the city, you can meet up a bunch of fellow cave explorers and head to Savandurga, Anthargange or Siddarabetta. These caves are not too far from the city and definitely worth the wanderlust.

Hiking and trekking - Bangalore is surrounded by some pristine hills with gorgeous waterfalls. You can probably take a day from your trip to spend on trekking up one of the peaks. Nandi Hills is the closest to the city and can easily be completed in a day. Perhaps you can also set camp and enjoy the cool mountain breeze.

Brewery hopping - One of the best things about the city is the plethora of breweries and clubs. Bangalore certainly has a nightlife that can well be on par with that of Mumbai or Delhi. Toit is one of the famous breweries that seems to be expanding its roots from the IT city to other metropolitan cities.

Food and Restaurants in Bangalore

Just head straight to Indira Nagar and go exploring! Delve into the hip vibe of Indira Nagar as the street with its impeccable dining and dynamic nightlife serenades you. All you've got to do is just walk up 100 Feet Road and let the fancy pubs anAd food hubs entice you with their popularity. Some important names to know though, Arbor, Toit, Windmills, Brewklyn Brewery, while you're in Bangalore.

How to reach Bangalore

By Air

One of the major challenges of Bangalore is the transportation. More like, the excessive traffic that makes travelling to the city and within the city a tad bit difficult. By air, you can reach Kempegowda International Airport, which is located in Devanahalli. The airport is 40 km away from the central city (MG Road); however, due to their terrible traffic, reaching the city from the airport gets challenging. The airport has close to 10 domestic airlines and about 21 international airlines with flights coming in and leaving the city. This has enabled Bangalore's flight connectivity ideal with the rest of the cities in India and the world. Bangalore covers close to 50 destinations, within India as well as internationally. Further, the airport also serves as a focus city for three major domestic airlines , namely, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo.

From the airport, there are numerous ways of transport options that one can choose from. There are regular government-affiliated bus services as well as AC Volvo buses to the city. Plus, cab services De also prevalent, so travelling to the city is not an issue.

By Rail

There are two central railway terminals in Bangalore namely Bangalore City Railway Station and Yeshwantpur Junction. The two railway stations are well-connected with the rest of the country's major cities. Although the travel time by train is a little more as compared to flights, the railway is usually the last resort considered by people. A traveller from Mumbai will spend 24 hours on the train to reach Bangalore whereas if the individual will spend only 18-20 hours if travelling from a bus. You must find out which railway station would be ideal for your trip and accordingly book your tickets to Bangalore on the Indian Railways' website. You can also make your bookings on other platforms or visit the railway station to purchase it from the counter.

By Road

Travelling to Bangalore by road might actually be a fun trip. You can either get your own vehicle out to drive down to the city, or you can opt for public transport such as private or public buses. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Madurai, Coimbatore, Madgaon have sleeper buses available that could take less of your travel time as opposed to trains. The last stop is the Kempegowda Bus Station, popularly known as KSRTC or Majestic Bus Stand. The vast bus stand has intercity buses as well as transport facilities for interstate travel.

  About Air Mauritius

Air Mauritius Limited, the parent company of Air Mauritius, is the national flag carrier of Mauritius. The airline's headquarters is located at the Air Mauritius Centre in Port Louis, Mauritius. Air Mauritius' hub is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. The airline came into existence in 1967 and was founded by a joint venture of Air France, British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) enterprise and the Government of Mauritius. Each party involved had stakes of 27.5 per cent in the company. The entire operation of Air Mauritius was held by Rogers and Co Ltd., the general sales agent in Mauritius for Air France as well as British Overseas Airways Corporation. Initially, the carrier had a majority of its international operations in association with Air India, Air France and British Airways. At the time, the three airlines had a joint shareholding of 25 per cent each in Air Mauritius. In 1972 though, Air Mauritius announced that they would be restricting its activities strictly to ground services. Flight operations on its own terms commenced in 1972 as the airline chartered a six-seater Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft that they leased from Air Madagascar. The flight connected Mauritius to the autonomous island of Rodrigues. Keeping the Malagasy registration, the aircraft had a complete Air Mauritius decor.

In 1973, the airline wet-leased a Vickers VC10 from British Airways to enable a ling-haul route launch to London via Nairobi in Kenya. Services to Bombay also commenced and were operated by Air India under Air Mauritius' flag. Eventually, in 1975, the airline replaced its Navajo aircraft with a 16-seater Twin Otter. As the agreement with Air France and British Airways concluded, Air Mauritius wet-leased a Boeing 707-400 from British Airtours. With this, the airline managed to acquire a long-haul service in its own rights. Air Mauritius became the first Mauritian company to have a majority of ownership by the state. The airline even made their shares go public in 1994 with its share trading going up on the Mauritius stock exchange in 1995. As of 2018, 5 per cent of the shareholders came from direct participation while 51 per cent was owned by Air Mauritius Holdings Ltd. and 8.37 per cent by the government of Mauritius. Air Mauritius also introduced a slew of subsidiary airlines such as Airmate Ltd., Air Mauritius Holidays Ltd. Australia, Mauritian Holidays Ltd. (United Kingdom), Air Mauritius Holidays Ltd., Air Mauritius Institute Co. Ltd., and more. Subsidiaries partly owned were Mauritius Estate Development Corporation Ltd., with 93.7 per cent stakes, Mauritius Shopping Paradise Company Ltd with 41.7 per cent shares and Pointe3 Coton Resort Hotel Company Ltd., with 54.2 per cent shareholdings.

Fleet size of Air Mauritius

As of 2019, Air Mauritius' fleet size stands at 13 with a majority of Airbus variant aircraft and three ATR 72-500s. There are two Bell 206 JetRanger choppers also that the airline operates that are mainly used for tour services. In the past, air Mauritius had a plethora of Boeing aircraft such as Boeing 707-320B, Boeing 373-200, Boeing 747SP, Boeing 767-200ER and ATR 42-300, to name a few.

In 2000, the airline had a fleet comprising of five Airbus A340-300s along with one ATR42-300, two ATR42-500s and two Boeing 767-200ERs that served the international route of Brussels, Delhi, Cape Town, Melbourne, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Frankfurt, Milan, Manchester, Singapore, Vienna, Mumbai, Zurich and more. Medium-haul routes to African countries also commenced with domestic routes carried by Airbus A319. In the mid-2005, the airline ordered A340-300 Enhanced version to cater to the international route of London. Following incorporation with Airbus A330-200, Air Mauritius welcomed a second aircraft of the same family, which was delivered in 2009. In 2016, the airline introduced its first-ever international route to Singapore from Mauritius. The direct flights to Singapore aimed to improve the connectivity between the two international destinations and also stimulate the passenger growth between the two hubs.

At the 2014 Farnborough Air Show, the airline announced that they are signing a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire six Airbus A350-900s. Two of the six aircraft would be leased from AerCap Holdings with the buffer option of placing additional orders that could go up to three more aircraft. The initial plan was to lease the aircraft that would be joining the fleet by 2017 while the other four would be added to the fleet in 2019 and 2020. In 2017, the airline further made another announcement that they would be leasing two Airbus A330-900neo from Air Lease Corporation and replace two of their Airbus A340-300E aircraft. However, following some delays, the said aircraft were delivered by Airbus in 2019. Deliveries for two Airbus A350-900 were also pushed from 2020 to 2023, following the delay. Air Mauritius also stated that they would be refurbishing much of their existing aircraft with new seats, in-flight entertainment systems and add better facilities.

Baggage Allowance

The general rule of baggage allowance on Air Mauritius is that the piece of checked luggage should not exceed 32 kg. Meanwhile, the dimension should also stay within 158 cm. A surcharge will be applicable to passengers who exceed the baggage standards. Although a set rule is present for baggage allowance, it varies depending on the destination that you are travelling from or to. The rules might change or tweak slightly with more or less baggage allowance provided by Air Mauritius. The airline is very strict when it comes to following the protocols for baggage allowance. The passenger is requested to ensure that the weight and dimension of the baggage have been checked beforehand. In case there is excess baggage, and the passenger requires to purchase extra baggage weight, they must do it beforehand. Students travelling have additional baggage allowance perks as they can carry a piece of luggage weighing no more than 20 kg. As for seamen, the airline offers the same baggage allowance with one extra piece of luggage that shouldn't weigh more than 20 kg.

In-flight services

Air Mauritius' in-flight services have improved over the years. As the country is known to be a famous tourist destination, the airline also reflects some of the vacation moods with their in-flight services. The seating in Air Mauritius' aircraft is quite comfortable and cosy. The reclining seats have amazing legroom and leg-rest facilities too. Not to mention how the in-flight services also include exquisite meal accommodations, in-flight entertainment content and friendly staff. The airline has worked towards upgrading its in-flight aircraft services as well as changing its décor for better. Passengers can also upgrade their tickets from economy class to business class depending on the plans that the airline has to offer. One of the special perks for honeymooners includes a pre-order on champagne in the economy class.

Popular routes and top cities for Air Mauritius

Air Mauritius currently serves 22 destinations from its hub in Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, as of 2018. The carrier also caters to three domestic routes while the rest are international routes. In 2015, the airline signed a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, Air Madagascar, Inter Ile Air, Vanilla Alliance and Air Austral. Along with these, the airline also has agreements with airlines such as Air France, Air India, Emirates, Hong Kong Airlines, Kenya Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways and Virgin Australia. Some of the top cities that Air Mauritius caters to include Perth, Shanghai, Delhi, Mumbai, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cape Town, London and Johannesburg.

The airline commenced with no aircraft but eventually acquired many operations as in 1972, Air India chartered a flight to Port Louis from Bombay. It was run on behalf of Air Mauritius, and Boeing 707 was used for this transit. It became Air Mauritius' first-ever international route. The carrier's network also added other major cities such as London, Rome, Nairobi, Rodrigues and Tananarive. In 2012, Air Mauritius announced that they are suspending all services to Frankfurt, Melbourne, Sydney, Geneva and Milan. The top five routes for Air Mauritius include Mauritius - Paris, Mauritius London, Mauritius–Reunion, Mauritius–Johannesburg and Mauritius–Antananarivo.

Why travel by Air Mauritius?

Air Mauritius caters to business class and economy class cabins with exquisite in-flight services and hospitality. Over the years, the airline has managed to become one of the best in the Indian Ocean with a series of comfortable facilities. These range from flexible baggage allowance to the slew of domestic routes and international routes that predominantly favour European and Southeast Asian destinations. The airline has also enabled web check-in services to help the passenger. The traveller can book an Air Mauritius flight online as it has a great presence on various travel portals.

Along with this, the Air Mauritius' flight schedule and flight status can also be accessed to help decide on which schedule and flight would be ideal for the passenger. Air Mauritius's consistent growth and active tourism have enabled many travellers to opt for the airline. Perusing through the airline's website can help gain a better understanding of why they make the best choice for travelling to the island country of Mauritius.

  About Bangalore Airport

The Bangalore Airport, popularly known as the Kempegowda International Airport, is the international airport that serves the city of Bangalore, which is the capital of the state of Karnataka. It has completely replaced the HAL airport which previously served the city of Bangalore. The airport is spread across 4,000 acres and is about 40 km from the Bangalore city centre. In fact, it is close to the Devanahalli village. The airport has been christened after the person who founded the city of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda I. The Kempegowda International Airport is the country's first fully solar-powered airport, which is serviced by CleanMax Solar. The Bangalore Airport is known to be the third busiest airport in India, with respect to passenger traffic. It stands behind Delhi and Mumbai in the race. The Kempegowda International Airport is also the 29th busiest airport, as recorded by Asia. The airport has recorded to accommodate approximately 33 million passengers. There are two runways and a passenger terminal that the Bangalore Airport harbours. The domestic and international services and operations take place at T1 while T2 (second terminal) is in the works for expansion.

About Bangalore Airport Terminals

The airport has an integrated terminal which connects both domestic and international passenger operations. The single integrated terminal can accommodate 20 million passengers on a yearly basis. While the check-in counters and baggage claims are on the ground level, the departure gates are all located on the first level. The gates have been segregated in such a way that one side of the segment is dedicated to domestic departures while the other side is reserved for international departures. The gates 41 and 42 accommodate to serve the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. The ground level also has Plaza Premium Lounge and VIP rooms available. The airport also has facilities of a day hotel, in case there are flights or layovers that will take more than 10 hours. Currently, the airport is undergoing expansions for the second phase. They are working to build Terminal 2. The project has been undertaken by a renowned architectural firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The construction of the second phase is being undertaken by Larsen & Toubro. The plan is to extend the airport's capacity to accommodate an additional 20 million passengers in a year.

About airport authority

The Bangalore Airport is owned and operated by Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), which is a public limited company. BIAL has been granted permission to operate the airport for 30 years by the Government of India. The airport does have the option to work for 30 additional years depending on whether the venture wishes to take it forward. The consortium is co-owned by private and public ventures where the Karnataka State Industrial Investment and Development Corporation (government entity) owns 13 per cent. At the same time, the Airports Authority of India has 13 per cent. Meanwhile, the 74 per cent is taken over by private entities, Fairfax Financial holding 54 per cent and Siemens Projects Ventures with 20 per cent.

Facilities at the Bangalore Airport

WiFi services: The Bangalore airport has good WiFi connectivity, which you can avail from all terminals. The WiFi service is available for 45 minutes, and the procedure to acquire it is quite simple too. There are paid WiFis as well, which you can avail at the airport.

Sleeping lounge: The good thing about the Bangalore airport is how it has a special sleeping lounge. The airport has made sleep pods available which is located close to the arrival check-in hall. If you have flight delays or a lot of time to kill before boarding, you can head to the sleeping lounge and take a power nap. The information desk can guide you to the pods.

Multi-faith rooms: The airport also provisions multi-faith rooms for prayers. You can ask the information desk to direct you to the prayer rooms. They have been strategically located within the terminals to make connectivity easy for passengers.

Smoking zone: There are a few smoking zones in the airport. To keep the terminals smoke-free, the airport has reserved some rooms for smoking. You can also find shops selling cigarette boxes.

Buggy services: The airport has special buggy services to traverse within the terminals. The buggy services are usually for senior citizens, passengers with mobility issues, expectant mothers and more. You might even get to receive some complimentary buggy service which you can find at the departure gates and security check area.

Baby care rooms: For people travelling with children and infants, there are baby care rooms also available. For women who need to tend to their baby's needs and require some privacy for the same, you can visit the child care centre. The place has been maintained perfectly. Not to mention, the services also include a changing table and products to help with infants.

Wheelchair assistance: Aside from buggy services, you can also find wheelchair assistance. These can be found at the gates of all the terminals. A dedicated drop-off zone is also available at specific points in the departure and arrival gates.

Restaurants and cafes: Bangalore airport has many food establishments and joints. From the famous ones such as KFC, Burger King, Subway, Domino's, McDonald's to local restaurants with impeccable food, you can find them at the airport.

Local connectivity: If you are a passenger of foreign descent, you can get hold of local SIM cards and burner phones. The positive of getting hold of a temporary Indian SIM is that you can avail the WiFi services at the airport too. Plus, it would be easy to connect with the required contacts outside of the city as well.

Baggage Services: The airport offers baggage services too ranging from trolleys, luggage porter services and baggage wrapping services. Basically, you wouldn't have to worry about your luggage at Bangalore airport.

VIP lounge: Bangalore airport has reservations for VIP lounges and upscale lounge services. VIP lounges are usually reserved for passengers who have a specific premium membership with airlines. You can get access to some of the other upscale lounge and areas where one can wait and relax. The services in these places are quite top-notch, and the experience is mostly extravagant. VIP rooms and a Plaza Premium lounge is available at the airport. It is reserved for premium travellers with first-class and business class flight tickets.

Top airlines flying from the Bangalore Airport

After New Delhi and Mumbai, Bangalore's Kempegowda airport is the third busiest airport in India, in terms of passenger traffic. Over the year, the airport actually witnesses over 33 million passengers, which explains why the demand is so high. Not to mention how the aircraft movement is close to 658, with domestic and international airlines flying in and out of the city. The airport is divided into two terminals and has domestic and international airlines operating from the airport. The Bangalore airport serves as a pivotal space for domestic airlines such as AirAsia India, Alliance Air and IndiGo operating from the city. The airport also witnesses strong connectivity with airlines such as Air India and SpiceJet, flying in and out of the city. It is their focus city. Cities such as Agatti Island, Gulbarga, Bagdogra, Port Blair, to name a few, have direct flights flying from the Bangalore airport with dedicated airlines. The top domestic airlines operating from the city are Air India, Air Asia, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Star Air, TruJet and Vistara.

The city also favours as a hub to various international airlines. There are many airlines that fly in and out of Bangalore airport. The international airlines such as Air Arabia, Air France, Air India Express, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Cathay Dragon, Emirates, Ethiopian Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Nepal Airlines, Saudia, Silkair, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Air Asia Thai and Thai Airways, operate from the Kempegowda International Airport.

How to reach the Bangalore Airport

Kempegowda International Airport lacks a connection with the main city as it is approximately 40 km away from the city centre. In fact, due to immense traffic on the road, it is quite challenging to reach the airport from the city. Hence, it is essential to book a vehicle or use some of the domestic modes of transport to reach the city. Currently, the road is the only way to reach the Bangalore airport. The government had planned to bring forth a link between the city and the airport with metro stations. Called Namma Metro, the link was supposed to cut down the travel time tremendously and avoid the road traffic. However, the project never took off and was eventually scrapped.

By Road

To reach the Bangalore airport, the city's National Highway 44 is the route to pick. A few years ago, a six-lane flyover was built, which enhanced the connectivity and reduced the travel time too. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), as well as the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), have reserved buses operating from the city to reach the Kempegowda International airport.