Entry fee places to visit in Bangalore and what you get for the ticket
Ticketed places worth the entry fee
- Bangalore Palace: a royal residence built in Tudor style, with rooms and grounds open to visitors. Check their current fees.
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden: old trees, the Glass House and seasonal flower shows. Good for a slow morning.
- Bannerghatta Biological Park: zoo and safari on the city's southern edge. Plan most of a day.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science galleries near Cubbon Park, good with school-age kids.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows, worth pairing with the museum.
- Wonderla: a large amusement and water park off Mysore Road for a full day.
- Aquarium Paradise and Fun World: side by side at Palace Grounds, with prices below.
Prices at Palace Grounds
| Ticket | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Paradise adult | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Aquarium Paradise kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
| Fun World adult (above 140 cm) | ₹1,199 | ₹1,499 |
| Fun World child (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹999 | ₹999 |
Fun World prices include 18% GST and one ticket covers the amusement park and Water World. See Fun World tickets. For the aquarium, book on our tickets page.
What the aquarium ticket covers
One entry covers India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room with reflective walls, indoor waterfalls, an ocean-view seating lounge, fish-feeding by a diver daily at 6:30 PM and, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, a complimentary mermaid show subject to availability. It is indoors and open until 8:00 PM, which helps on hot afternoons or rainy evenings.
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.
How to spend less on ticketed days
- Go on weekdays. Aquarium and Fun World adult prices both rise at weekends.
- Book online. AQUA100 takes ₹100 off aquarium bookings.
- Bring a group of three for B2G1 (buy 2 get 1 free, book a day ahead).
- Combine the aquarium and Fun World with COMBO20 for 20% off.
For budget plans, see places to visit in Bangalore under ₹500 and paid attractions worth visiting.
What about free places
Public spaces like Cubbon Park and the lakes around the city are good for a walk between ticketed stops. Pair Cubbon Park with the museum and planetarium, or Palace Grounds with Bangalore Palace, to keep travel short.
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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. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and ticket counters close at 7:15 PM. Call +91 96063 11881 for help with bookings.
FAQs
Which ticketed places are close to each other in Bangalore?
Bangalore Palace, Aquarium Paradise, Fun World and Snow City are all in the Palace Grounds area. The museum and planetarium are near Cubbon Park.
What is the entry fee for Aquarium Paradise?
₹499 for adults and ₹449 for kids on weekdays, and ₹599 and ₹549 on weekends and holidays.
Does one Fun World ticket include the water park?
Yes. One Fun World ticket covers the amusement park and Water World. Only Dashing Cars costs extra at ₹50 per ride.
Can I combine the aquarium and Fun World?
Yes. COMBO20 gives 20% off a combined Fun World and Aquarium Paradise ticket.