Bangalore to Puttaparthi?!!! Roads?!! What are they like?

Bangalore to Puttaparthi?!!! What are the roads like?

• Are the roads terrible? If yes, is a train a better alternative?

• Answer:

  Bangalore Airport For International Travellers, a new airport opened on 11 May 2008. This airport is located at Muddenahalli, which is approximately 35 kilometres from Bangalore. The Main access to Bangalore will be National Highway 7, otherwise known as NH7. The airport is approximately 35 minutes from Whitefield Ashram, and 3 hours travel time to Prashanthi Nilayam. The exit from the airport is a direct route to the ashram. See images of the new airport Most international flights arrive late at night. There is the option of going to accommodation first at Whitefield for the evening, then travel to Puttaparthi. Accommodation in Whitefield either Sai Renaissance Hotel or Sri Ranga Complex. See our Whitefield page for more information. Taxi charge for airport collect to Whitefield accn is Rs 900 National Highway 7 (NH7) is in process of being converted to divided highway, Bangalore-Hyderabad. Much construction is taking place Dec2008-Jan 2009 Rail Prashanti Nilayam Railway Station Trains ply regularly between Bangalore City and Prashanti Nilayam. The railway station, with four platforms, is called Sri Sathya Sai Prashanti Nilayam, (Acronym SSPN) and is host to as many as 18 trains per day in each direction. There is a DIRECT BUS, "TRAIN LINK", some 6 kilometers away. The direct bus goes straight into the ashram, and drops passengers at the Accommodation Office. During festival times, additional services to Prashanti Nilayam station are added. You can check out the Southern Railway website for further information. Sathya Sai Prashanti Nilayam Railway Station Booking Counter: 91-8555-287355 Prashanti Nilayam Train-Link Bus Current Train timings (as at August 2005) for Prashanti Nilayam Railway Station may be found here (opens in new window). Bus Sri Sathya Sai Prema Kutir, Home for the Aged, as seen on the road to Puttaparthi Deluxe Buses, Andhra Pradhe RTC and Karnakata RTC Buses ply daily from Bangalore to Puttaparthi. There is also a daily bus Prashanti Nilayam-Brindavan. This departs at 1pm outside the entrance to Whitefield Ashram, which goes to and from Puttaparthi. Bus station number and booking desk phone available on the Utility page There is a Chennai - Puttaparthi bus service; overnight. In Chennai, the Puttaparthi bus leaves from the Andra Pradesh RTC Bus Station. This is a separate bus station some kilometers away from the Chennai Main Bus Station. Fare is reasonable, but take your own drink and food; the hotels at the bus stops are not much to speak of. Taxi You may contact the Government Tourist Desk at the New Bangalore Aiport and a taxi can be arranged with a set fare. Average Taxi Fare at January 2009: 1.Non ac regular Rs1900 2.Ac regular Rs2100 3.Ac Spacio Rs2700 4.Non ac spacio Rs2400 5.Deluxe car Rs3000 Prashanti Nilayam is only 110 kilometers from the new Airport. It is recommended to travel direct to Prashanti Nilayam, as the highway will soon be divided road - two lanes each side. The following taxi operators have been taking Sai Baba devotees to and from the Ashram for many many years and have been used by us: GLOBAL SERVICES Global Service has seven taxis, small, medium and large. All drivers have over 15 years experience Cars maintained in showroom condition. Drivers will drive direct to Prashanti Nilayam and only stop if directed by passengers. Highly recommended Contact Details --------------- Post Bag# 9 Samadhi Road, Prashanti Nilayam. 515134 Tel/Fax +91 08555 286322 Tel +91 08555 289790 Cell (91) 98483 31191 Cell (91) 94400 93497 email saivenue [at] yahoo [dot] com email saiserve [at] yahoo [dot] com Small car (Indica) Airport-Puttaparthi 1300 non-ac Small car (Indica) Airport-Puttaparthi 1600 non-ac Large car (Indigo) Airport-Puttaparthi 1600 non-ac (A/C is Rs 200 extra on small cars) SVU (Scorpio - 6 seater) Airport-Puttaparthi 2500 A/C Van (Innova - 6 seater) Airport-Puttaparthi 3000 A/C Prince Travels Bangalore Phone 0091 80 852 5061 Whitefield Phone 91-80-845-3131 Puttaparthi Phone 0091 08555 229946 Bombay Phone 921-22-2416-2587 Fares Bangalore Airport-Whitefield 900 rupees Airport Pickup Bangalore-Puttaparthi 2000 rupees (more for a/c taxi) Reliable, recommended, and will confirm booking by email) Noor Khan Taxi Services and Sight Seeing Tours Has been taking devotees to Puttaparthi for over 15 years. Contact for availability and fares (fares will be approximately the same as above) Bangalore Phone 91-80-2864402 Mobile Phone 91-98452-50603 email noorkhan1 [at] yahoo [dot] com Rudy Muller Tours and Travel Rudy and his drivers are well known to many devotees and have been driving devotees for more than 15 years. Contact for availability and fares Bangalore phone 91 - 80 - 2845 3657 rmuller [at] rediffmail [dot] com Accommodation Ashram Accommodation The Ashram provides low cost accommodation to those who visit Sathya Sai Baba. Roo