CREST - Bangalore is a beautiful place set in sylvan surroundings, full of greenery and encircled by a flowing brook. CREST is located in Bangalore City, Karnataka State in the southern part of India. Bangalore is well connected by train and air to all the metropolitan cities in India.

Reaching CREST Bangalore

CREST is located on the National Highway No. 209 (Bangalore-Kanakapura Road), just past the 23rd milestone. It is 35 kms from Bangalore Airport and 25 kms from Bangalore City Railway Station. A signboard on the left side of the highway just past 23 kms, will point you to CREST. This is right opposite to the “Netaji School” in Kaggalipura Village. At the signboard, take a turn to the left and journey 0.4 km to reach the gates of CREST.

Taxis and auto-rickshaws are easily available at the railway station and airport. The taxi drivers will understand Hindi and English. Frequent bus service is available from the city. All shuttle buses going on Kanakapura road will drop you off on the Highway at the ‘Netaji School’ bus stop.

Facilities

Library: A well-equipped library is available at CREST, containing a variety of books personally selected by Rev. Master from around the world. A computer with Internet connection is also available in the Library. If you have a laptop you are welcome to bring it with you. Wireless Internet connection will be enabled in the surroundings of the Library.
Dormitory: Accommodation will be arranged in the dormitories in the CREST. There will be no cots. Bedrolls, sheets and blankets and mosquito curtains will be provided. The dorms are provided with general bathrooms and toilets. There are separate baths for men and women. Hot water will be provided. Lecture Hall: This will be the main venue for the academic sessions. There will be provision for multimedia presentations. Chairs will be provided for everyone.	Dormitory

Meditation Hall

Meditation Hall: The meditation hall is open on all sides and merges with the natural surroundings. Chairs will be provided, for those who require them. Kitchen & Dining: Simple vegetarian food will be served. Tea, Coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided in the general dining hall at the prescribed times. Bringing food from outside is not allowed. Water supply for the Ashram is from Bore wells. Electronically Filtered water will be supplied for drinking.

Doctor: Please ensure that you are medically fit for the journey and the spartan life in the ashram. Please bring all your routine medicines with you. However, a doctor will be available for general consultation and minor ailments.

Help Desk: A help desk will be functioning with volunteers from local centres. They will make every effort to make your stay comfortable and enable you to participate in the course meaningfully. Please make use of the Help Desk as and when needed.

Contact

Tel: +91 80 28432048

Email: crest.blr@sahajmarg.org