Indoor picnic spots in Bangalore: where you can bring food, and where you can't
A picnic-style day at Palace Grounds
- Morning: Fun World opens at 10:00 AM. Bring your packed food. Outside food and drinks are allowed, and there are paid food counters too.
- Lunch: eat with the family at Fun World before heading indoors.
- Afternoon: walk over to Aquarium Paradise for 1 to 2 hours fully indoors: India's longest underwater tunnel, the jellyfish room and indoor waterfalls.
- Evening: stay for the 6:30 PM fish feeding. The aquarium is open until 8:00 PM.
Prices
| Ticket | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Fun World adult | ₹1,199 | ₹1,499 |
| Fun World child (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹999 | ₹999 |
| Aquarium adult | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Aquarium kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
COMBO20 gives 20% off Fun World and Aquarium Paradise combo tickets on the combo page. For the aquarium alone, AQUA100 takes ₹100 off online on the tickets page.
Just want an aquarium visit?
Eat before you arrive, or try what we call India's first ocean restaurant inside the aquarium building. Remember that bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage, so a picnic basket will need to stay in the car.
Other picnic ideas in Bangalore
- Cubbon Park and Lalbagh: the classic open-air picnic spots, with shade under old trees. Fine on dry days.
- Malls: food courts plus indoor play zones, though you buy food there.
- Snow City: in the same complex as the aquarium. Check their food rules and current fees.
Packing list
- Food and drinks for Fun World.
- Cash for the refundable ₹500 locker deposit at Fun World.
- 100% nylon clothing if you plan water rides.
More: an indoor day out and indoor family outings.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise sits at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex. It opens daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM with ticket counters closing at 7:15 PM, and it is home to what we call India's longest underwater tunnel.
FAQs
Can I bring food into Aquarium Paradise?
No. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, apart from infant food and water bottles.
Does Fun World allow outside food?
Yes. Outside food and drinks are allowed at Fun World, and there are paid food counters inside.
Are there lockers at Fun World?
Yes. Fun World has free digital lockers with a refundable ₹500 cash deposit, paid in cash.
Is there food inside the aquarium building?
The building houses what we call India's first ocean restaurant.
Is Cubbon Park good for a picnic?
Yes, on dry days. It is open-air with shade from old trees.