Indoor day out in Bangalore: one complex, morning to night
A sample indoor day
- Late morning: start at Aquarium Paradise when it opens at 10:30 AM. Walk the underwater tunnel and see the moray eel, tarpon and alligator gar.
- Midday: the jellyfish room, the indoor waterfalls and the ocean-view seating lounge.
- Afternoon: lunch outside the aquarium, then Snow City in the same complex. Check Snow City's fees on their site.
- Show days: on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, a free mermaid show is listed at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with a last one at 7:40 PM. Confirm on the mermaid page.
- Evening: come back for the diver feeding at 6:30 PM.
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.
Your aquarium ticket is valid for one entry on the booked day, so plan the aquarium as one continuous visit rather than leaving and returning. A visit usually takes 1 to 2 hours.
Aquarium tickets
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
AQUA100 gives ₹100 off online bookings, and B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free if you book a day ahead. On Wednesdays, women 18+ get buy 1 get 1 free with FUNWEDNESDAY. See the offers page.
If the weather clears
Fun World runs 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with 90+ rides, and Water World runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Adults pay ₹1,199 on weekdays and ₹1,499 on weekends. COMBO20 gives 20% off a Fun World and aquarium combo. See the combo offer.
Practical notes
- No bags or backpacks at the aquarium, and no bag storage.
- No outside food inside the aquarium. Infant food and water bottles are allowed.
- Phone photos and videos are fine.
- Paid parking is on site.
- Cubbon Park metro on the Purple Line is about 3.4 km away.
More indoor plans: a one-day indoor itinerary and indoor outing ideas.
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. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, and it houses what we call India's longest underwater tunnel.
FAQs
Can I leave the aquarium and come back later?
Tickets are valid for one entry on the booked day, so plan the aquarium as one visit.
What indoor places are at Palace Grounds?
Aquarium Paradise and Snow City are in the same complex, next to Fun World.
When is the last mermaid show?
It is listed at 7:40 PM on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, subject to change. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
Where do we eat on an indoor day out?
Outside food is not allowed in the aquarium. Eat before or after, or ask about the ocean restaurant inside.
How late can I arrive at the aquarium?
Ticket counters close at 7:15 PM, and the aquarium closes at 8:00 PM.