Useful Information

 

You must plan to land at Delhi airport which is close to Kanpur (450 km in southeast).  The international flights generally arrive in the night.  You must book your Hotel in Delhi if you plan to stay in Delhi.  I am willing to provide you assistance in making your trips comfortable, please let me know if you need assistance.

 

You must carry US dollar or Euro which you must convert at Delhi airport in Indian rupees (I US $ = INR 45, I Euro is around Rs. 55).

 

I am giving below some of the important information.

 

Delhi airport

 

Once you clear Immigration, collect your luggage and come out from the custom area, when you come out you will find pre paid taxi counter in the left hand, one can take pre-paid taxi but it is really difficult job for the foreigners in huge crowd and also it is difficult to locate taxi. If I know your program, I can make arrangements so that you get taxi comfortably which will take you either in a Hotel or at the railway station. One should be careful also, one time one of my guests from Germany was cheated like anything!!  Please remember, the Indian platforms are very crowded, not like Chineese platforms.

 

If I know your program, I will be happy to give you proper advice and may be I will hire someone to facilitate your trip to IIT Kanpur.

 

Mostly Flight arrives at mid night; at that time there is no train to Kanpur. The good trains Rajdhani and Shatabadi need prior reservation, without reservation you have to pay penalty and they will charge you double fare. Please see "How to reach Kanpur " for a list of Trains.

 

In Shatabadi and Rajdhani, if you have valid ticket, they will provide you breakfast, dinner. Shatabadi leaves from New Delhi station at 6.15 am and arrives in Kanpur at around 11 am. Rajdhani leaves Delhi around 4.30 pm (there are many Rajdhani during 4.30 - 5.15 pm), one must make sure to board the right Rajdhani or Shatabadi. Rajdhani reaches around 10 pm.  For train information please visit http://www.indianrail.gov.in

 

 

 

At Kanpur station

You please come out from platform no. 1 and if we know your program, we will send taxi (on payment basis) with your name to reach our Visitor's Hostel. Remember, Indian platforms are very crowded and one must be careful with their luggage and pockets and valuables.

 

Drinking water

In India, you must use Mineral water, when you buy mineral water you must see that the bottle is sealed. Do not eat unpackaged food items.

 

If you have not send your personal information, please do so immediately.

 

Weather condition

 

September is warm, temperature varies 25-30 degree C. During this period one can get severe monsoon rain, so you must bring umbrella.

 

 

 

On IIT K Campus

 

You must directly come to Visitor’s Hostel, all the information will be with the receptionist. Once you reach in your room, please contact RP Singh (Res. 8201, Off. 7295) or Anup K. Prasad (Mobile 09839653787 or lab 7514), if you are calling from out side of the campus you must add 259 and add 0512-259 if calling from outside Kanpur.

 

Voltage

 

In India, power supply is 220 volts, 50 Hz

 

Internet facility

 

If you bring your laptop, you can connect from your room.

 

 

 

Contact information

 

Please feel free to contact

 

Dr. Ramesh P. Singh
91-512-2597295 (Off.)
91-512-2598201 (Home), Mobile 9415051336
91-512-2597395 (Fax)
E-mail ramesh@iitk.ac.in
           rpalka425@gmail.com

 

Anup K. Prasad

Mobile: 09839653787, Lab. 7514.

akprasad@iitk.ac.in, akprasadiitk@gmail.com

 

We look forward to hear from you.

 

R.P. Singh and Anup K. Prasad

 

 

 

For problems or questions regarding this Web site contact [akprasad@iitk.ac.in].
Last updated:Friday, August 11, 2006 04:41:33 PM