Visual Discourse

Information for
Attendees

Kasa kai!

We will be hosting Visual Discourse 2024 at the IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, situated in the lush and serene Powai campus. This prestigious institution is located in the heart of the city, providing easy access to the diverse and dynamic aspects of Mumbai life. Just a short drive away from key landmarks like the iconic Gateway of India, the bustling Colaba Causeway, and the serene Marine Drive, attendees will find themselves immersed in Mumbai's rich history and contemporary charm.

Travelling to
Mumbai

If you are coming by air

Mumbai has two airports - Terminal 1, approximately 12 kms from IIT Bombay, and Terminal 2, about 8 kms from IIT Bombay, Powai. Prepaid taxis, regular taxis, app-based cabs, and auto-rickshaws are available at both airports to reach IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay. The fare for a prepaid taxi at the airport ranges from INR 400-700. A Uber or Ola App based cab might cost you around the same but will mostly be cheaper than the prepaid taxi.

If you are coming by Indian Railways

Mumbai has two outstation railway lines in the city one for western railways and the other central railways. LTT ( Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) being the nearest railway station, approximately 12 kms on the Central Line whereas Mumbai Central Terminus, approximately 30 kms on Western Line. Most Outstation trains terminate at CSMT on the Central Line. It is advised to take a train terminating at CSMT or LTT for convenience. To reach campus you can take the suburban local train or a cab.

Travelling to
IDC School of Design

If you are coming by Mumbai Suburban Local Train:

From CSMT Station/Dadar/Kurla (Central Railway):

  • Take a slow local train on the Central Railway line to Thane/Kalyan.
  • Get down at Vikhroli (west) or Kanjur Marg (west) station.
  • Take an auto-rickshaw to IIT Powai. Enter the campus from the IIT Market gate (the first gate you come across), drive straight in to reach IDC.

From Mumbai Central/Churchgate/Bandra (Western Railway):

  • Take a fast or slow local train on the Western Railway line to Andheri/Borivali/Virar.
  • Get down at Dadar, cross to the Central Railway line.
  • Take a slow local train on the Central line to Thane/Kalyan.
  • Get down at Vikhroli (west) or Kanjur Marg (west).
  • Take an auto-rickshaw to IIT Powai (Should Cost around 40-50 INR). Enter the campus from the IIT Market gate (the first gate you come across), drive straight in to reach IDC.

If you are coming by Mumbai Metro:

In Mumbai Metro Rail (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar), SakiNaka is the closest station to Powai. Taking an auto from there to IIT Bombay Campus would cost about 100-150 INR.

Milestones you will find on your way to IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay:

LBS Road → JVLR → Powai Lake → Main Gate (No. 2) or IIT Market gate → IDC School of Design