Information for Participants

Travel Advice: Before you travel

  • Supplies: Medication (for cold, stomach ailments, etc.) and mosquito repellant.
  • Clothing: Pack essential winter apparel, such as thermals, gloves, a beanie. Minimum temperature in December is 5 degrees.
  • Other: Carry a laptop with you, which will be required for most sessions/tutorials.

Arriving at IIT Kanpur

Travel Coordinator: Rahul Kodag (+91 9324862340/ +91 7208799450)

From Airport (Kanpur (KNU)/Lucknow (LKO))

  • Private Cab (Vendor Details Below): Fare is INR 750 (for small vehicle) and INR 1350 (for large vehicle) from KNU and INR 2150 (for small vehicle) and INR 2750 (for large vehicle) from LKO. Please book well in advance.
  • Ola/Uber: They have dynamic pricing. Ranges from INR 400- INR 700 or INR 1800- INR 2500 for transfers from KNU and LKO respectively.

From Railway station (CNB)

  • Private Cab (Vendor Details Below): Fare is INR 450 (for small vehicle) and INR 650 (for large vehicle). Please book well in advance.
  • Ola/Uber: They have dynamic pricing. Ranges from INR 200 - INR 350.
  • Auto/E-Rickshaw/Taxi (from taxi stand, CNB): Charge around INR 250 - INR 350.

After Reaching IITK

Accommodation Coordinator: Sumit Kumar (+91 8881635271/ +91 8318389458)

Report at your assigned hostel.

  • For Males: Hall 3. Divyanshu Tripathi (+91 8576929213, Room Number A-134) will assist you for checking-in.
  • For Females: Hall 4. Akanksha Singh (+91 9935531362) will assist you for checking-in.

Private Cab Vendor: Mr. Manoj Dixit, Shri Sai Travels (+91 9935931328/ +91 9140251148)


Route from IIT Kanpur Main Gate to Hall-3 and Hall-4-


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