Air conditioned and indoor places to visit in Bangalore
Indoor options around the city
- Malls: Orion, Mantri Square, Phoenix Marketcity and others are climate-controlled and have food courts and cinemas.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: several floors of science galleries. Check their current fees.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: dome shows in a dark hall.
- National Gallery of Modern Art: quiet galleries on Palace Road.
- Snow City: cold by design, next to the aquarium. Check their current fees.
Aquarium Paradise for a hot afternoon
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor venue, so you're out of the sun for the whole visit. Plan 1 to 2 hours inside:
- The underwater tunnel, which we call India's longest
- Freshwater and marine tanks with the moray eel, alligator gar, tarpon and sun catfish
- A jellyfish room with reflective walls
- Indoor man-made waterfalls and an ocean-view lounge
- Fish-feeding by an expert diver every day at 6:30 PM
On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, catch the complimentary mermaid show at 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM, right in the hottest part of the day. It's subject to availability, so confirm on the mermaid page.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Mon to Fri | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Book on the tickets page. AQUA100 takes ₹100 off online bookings and B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free when booked a day ahead.
A hot-day plan at Palace Grounds
Go to Fun World in the morning: Water World runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and one ticket covers rides and the water park. Remember that 100% nylon clothing is mandatory on water rides. After lunch, step into Snow City or the aquarium to cool off. COMBO20 gives 20% off a combined Fun World and Aquarium Paradise ticket on the combo page.
For more ideas, see cool places for summer and indoor places in summer.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex next to Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with ticket counters closing at 7:15 PM. For queries, call +91 96063 11881.
FAQs
Where can I go in Bangalore to escape the heat?
Malls, museums, the planetarium, Snow City and Aquarium Paradise are all indoors.
Is Aquarium Paradise indoors?
Yes. The whole visit, including the tunnel and jellyfish room, is indoors.
When is the mermaid show during the day?
On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, subject to availability. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
Can I cool off at Water World on a hot day?
Yes. Fun World's Water World runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and nylon clothing is mandatory on water rides.
Is there a combo for the aquarium and Fun World?
Yes, COMBO20 gives 20% off combo tickets.