Fun things to do in Bangalore
For a rush
- Fun World: 90+ rides including Tsunami, Shark Ride and Techno Jump, plus Water World on the same ticket. ₹1,199 for adults on weekdays.
- Wonderla: a large amusement and water park on the city's outskirts. Check their current fees.
- Snow City: snow play indoors, next to Aquarium Paradise.
For something calmer
- Aquarium Paradise: walk through what it calls India's longest underwater tunnel, see moray eels and alligator gar, and sit in the ocean-view lounge.
- Lalbagh and Cubbon Park: long walks under old trees.
- Sankey Tank and Ulsoor Lake: evening lake walks.
For culture and food
- Bangalore Palace: carved interiors, right by Palace Grounds.
- Ranga Shankara: plays in several languages.
- KR Market and Gandhi Bazaar: flowers, fruit and street snacks, best in the morning.
- Church Street and MG Road: bookshops, cafés and late evenings.
Fun World and Aquarium Paradise prices
| Ticket | Weekday | Weekend or holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Paradise, adult | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Aquarium Paradise, kids (80 to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
| Fun World, adult (above 140 cm) | ₹1,199 | ₹1,499 |
| Fun World, child (80 to 140 cm) | ₹999 | ₹999 |
Fun World prices include GST, and Dashing Cars is the only ride charged extra at ₹50 per ride. Buy both together with COMBO20 for 20% off.
Doing Palace Grounds in one day
Fun World opens at 10:00 AM and Water World runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, so do the water rides first. Water rides need 100% nylon clothing. Fun World closes at 7:00 PM, while Aquarium Paradise stays open till 8:00 PM, so finish at the aquarium. An expert diver feeds the fish there at 6:30 PM every day. On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays there is a 7:40 PM mermaid show, free with entry and subject to availability; 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.
Groups of five adults can use FUN5 at Fun World (pay for 3, get 5). Students get 30% off with 30STUDENTOFF and a valid physical ID. At the aquarium, B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free when booked a day ahead.
For weekend ideas, see fun indoor activities this weekend and things to do indoors in Bangalore.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise sits inside the Fun World complex at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower in J.C. Nagar. It has what it calls India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room and a daily 6:30 PM fish-feeding by an expert diver. Tickets start at ₹449 for kids and ₹499 for adults on weekdays.
FAQs
What fun things can I do at Palace Grounds?
Fun World, Snow City and Aquarium Paradise are all in one complex, so you can ride, play in snow and walk through an aquarium tunnel on the same day.
Does the Fun World ticket include the water park?
Yes. One Fun World ticket covers both the amusement park and Water World. Only Dashing Cars costs extra, at ₹50 per ride.
Which is open later, Fun World or Aquarium Paradise?
Aquarium Paradise is open till 8:00 PM. Fun World's amusement park closes at 7:00 PM.
Is there a student discount?
Fun World gives 30% off with 30STUDENTOFF for students who show a valid physical student ID at entry.