New indoor things to do in Bangalore
Indoor ideas that feel new
- An evening at the aquarium: go after 5 PM, catch the diver feeding, and on show days the 7:40 PM mermaid show.
- Jellyfish room photos: reflective walls make for striking phone photos.
- A meal at the ocean restaurant: the aquarium calls it India's first ocean restaurant.
- Mermaid Makeover for kids: a bookable add-on on the offers page.
- Snow City next door: another indoor stop at Palace Grounds. Check their current fees.
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.
Indoor classics worth pairing
The Visvesvaraya museum and the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium are long-running indoor favourites near the city centre. Art lovers can add the National Gallery of Modern Art. Check timings and fees before you go.
Aquarium Paradise ticket prices
| Ticket | Monday to Friday | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Book online on the tickets page for AQUA100, ₹100 off. Groups of three save with B2G1, buy 2 get 1 free, booked a day ahead.
A four-hour indoor plan
- 4:00 PM: Snow City or a short Fun World session.
- 5:30 PM: enter Aquarium Paradise, walk the tunnel and jellyfish room.
- 6:30 PM: diver feeding.
- 7:40 PM (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday): mermaid show, about 10 minutes. Confirm the timing on the mermaid page.
Ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, so enter before then.
What to know
- Bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no storage.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
- Phone photos and videos are fine. Cameras need permission.
- Free wheelchairs are available on request for the ground floor.
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About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is 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, ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, and you can call +91 96063 11881 with questions.
FAQs
What is a new indoor activity in Bangalore?
Walking India's longest underwater tunnel at Aquarium Paradise, Palace Grounds.
Can I visit Aquarium Paradise in the evening?
Yes. It is open till 8:00 PM, with counters closing at 7:15 PM.
What time is the diver feeding?
Every day at 6:30 PM.
Is Snow City near Aquarium Paradise?
Yes, it is right next door at Palace Grounds.