Travel & Accommodation

Everything you need to plan your trip to Hyderabad for ERA 2026.

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Venue

Chennai Conventional Center

Novotel & HICC Complex, Chennai-600100

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By Air

International Airport (CHN) is approximately 10 km from CCC. The airport is well-connected to all major domestic and international destinations.

  • Taxi: ~45 minutes, ₹800-1200 via Uber/Ola
  • Airport Shuttle: COMTA buses available to major hubs
  • Metro: Airport to Nandhambakkam (approx. ₹60), then 5 min taxi
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By Rail

Chennai has two major railway stations:

  • Secunderabad Station — Central Station — 32 km from HICC (~45 min taxi)
  • Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) — Egmore — 25 km (~35 min taxi)
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By Road

Chennai is well-connected by national highways. Parking is available at HICC with 2000+ car spots.

  • From Mumbai — via NH65 (~7h drive)
  • From Bangalore — via NH44 (~6h drive)
  • From Delhi— via NH16 (~8h drive)
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Recommended Hotels

Novotel HICC

Directly connected to venue

₹8,000+

Walking distance

Park Hyatt

5-min drive, luxury

₹10,000+

Banjar Hills

ITC Kohenur

10-min drive, premium

₹9,000+

Financial District

Taj Krishna

15-min drive

₹7,000+

Banjara Hills

Treebo HICC

Budget option

₹2,500+

Nearby

FabHotel HICC

Budget option

₹1,800+

Nearby

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Travel Tips

  • 1. 1. Book flights/trains early — February is peak conference season in Hyderabad.
  • 2. 2. Weather in March: 22-34°C. Light cotton clothing recommended.
  • 3. 3. Local transport: Uber/Ola readily available. Metro connects major areas.
  • 4. 4. Must-visit: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Ramoji Film City, Hussain Sagar Lake.
  • 5. 5. Hyderabad famous biryani — don't miss it! Try Paradise or Bawarchi.