Bangalore tourist places list, sorted by area
The list
| Place | Area | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vidhana Soudha | Central | Landmark |
| Cubbon Park | Central | Park |
| Government Museum | Central | Museum |
| Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum | Central | Science museum |
| National Gallery of Modern Art | Central | Art |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium | Central | Science |
| MG Road and Church Street | Central | Shopping, food |
| Lalbagh Botanical Garden | South | Garden |
| Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace | South (old city) | History |
| Bull Temple | South (Basavanagudi) | Temple |
| Bannerghatta Biological Park | South edge | Zoo, safari |
| ISKCON Temple | West (Rajajinagar) | Temple |
| Bangalore Palace | North | Palace |
| Aquarium Paradise | North (Palace Grounds) | Indoor aquarium |
| Fun World | North (Palace Grounds) | Amusement and water park |
| Sankey Tank | North (Malleshwaram) | Lake |
| HAL Heritage Centre | East | Aerospace museum |
| Wonderla | Outside city, Mysore Road | Amusement park |
For places we do not run, check fees and hours on their official sites.
At Palace Grounds
Aquarium Paradise has what we call India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room, indoor waterfalls and a diver feeding at 6:30 PM daily. A visit takes 1 to 2 hours. Fun World next door has 90+ rides and Water World, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. COMBO20 gives 20% off a combo. See the combo offer.
Aquarium tickets
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Book on the ticket page. AQUA100 gives ₹100 off online, and B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free if booked a day ahead.
Tips
- Group places by area to save time in traffic.
- Cubbon Park metro on the Purple Line is about 3.4 km from Palace Grounds.
- Bags and backpacks are not allowed at the aquarium, and there is no bag storage.
See also: a sightseeing route by area and places inside the city.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise sits inside the Fun World complex at Palace Grounds, next to Fun World and Snow City. Tickets start at ₹449 for kids on weekdays, a visit takes 1 to 2 hours, and you can call +91 96063 11881 with questions.
FAQs
What are the main tourist places in Bangalore?
Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, the museums near Kasturba Road and Palace Grounds attractions.
Which tourist places are in north Bangalore?
Bangalore Palace, Aquarium Paradise, Fun World and Sankey Tank.
Which tourist place is open late?
Aquarium Paradise is open till 8:00 PM daily.
Is there a combo for Palace Grounds attractions?
COMBO20 gives 20% off Fun World and Aquarium Paradise combo tickets.
How do I reach Palace Grounds?
Take the Purple Line to Cubbon Park, about 3.4 km away, then an auto or cab.