Bangalore one day itinerary: an indoor plan from museum to aquarium

Morning: museums around Cubbon Park

Start in the Cubbon Park area, where several indoor sights sit close together:

• Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum on Kasturba Road, with hands-on science galleries.
• Government Museum next door, with archaeology and art collections.
• National Gallery of Modern Art on Palace Road, set in an old mansion.

Pick one or two. Check their current fees and opening days before you go, as some close one day a week.

Midday: lunch in the centre

MG Road, Church Street and Brigade Road are a short ride from the museums and have plenty of places to eat. Eat here before heading north, because outside food is not allowed inside the aquarium.

Afternoon: Aquarium Paradise

Take an auto or cab to Palace Grounds on Jayamahal Main Road. If you are on the metro, Cubbon Park station on the Purple Line is about 3.4 km away. Inside, plan 1 to 2 hours for:

• India's longest underwater tunnel.
• Freshwater and marine fish such as the moray eel, alligator gar and tarpon.
• The jellyfish room with reflective walls, and the indoor waterfalls.
• The mermaid show on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM, subject to availability. Confirm timings at the counter.

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.

Late afternoon: Snow City next door

Snow City is in the same complex, so you can walk over without another cab ride. Check its current prices and session times, or look at our aquarium and Snow City plan.

Evening: diver feeding at 6:30 PM

If you saved part of the aquarium for later, come back for the fish feeding by an expert diver at 6:30 PM. On show days, the last mermaid show is at 7:40 PM. Ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, so buy your ticket before that. Your ticket is valid for one entry on the booked day.

Tips for the day

• Travel light. Bags and backpacks are not allowed in the aquarium and there is no bag storage.
• Book online on the tickets page and use AQUA100 for ₹100 off.
• Groups of three can use B2G1 (buy 2 get 1 free) if booked a day ahead.

For more ideas, see our list of indoor one-day trip attractions.

About Aquarium Paradise

Aquarium Paradise is at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite the TV Tower, inside the Fun World complex and next to Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.