Places for school trips in Bangalore, by age group
Classes 1 to 4
- Aquarium Paradise: fully indoors, 1 to 2 hours, with fish swimming over the children in India's longest underwater tunnel. On Wednesdays, the free mermaid show at 1:00 PM is a hit, subject to availability.
- Cubbon Park and Bal Bhavan: open space and small rides.
- Lalbagh: a short nature walk and the glass house.
Classes 5 to 8
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows that link to geography and science.
- Aquarium Paradise for biology: compare freshwater fish like the alligator gar with marine ones like the moray eel, using the educational displays.
Classes 9 to 12
- Bangalore Palace and the Government Museum: history and architecture.
- Fun World: a reward day with 90+ rides, including Tsunami and Techno Jump, and Water World on one ticket. Water rides need 100% nylon clothing.
- Combine both: rides in the day, then the aquarium. COMBO20 gives 20% off combo tickets, though a group quote may suit large classes better.
Check fees and group rules for venues other than ours.
Standard prices at Palace Grounds
| Ticket | Weekday |
|---|---|
| Aquarium kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 |
| Aquarium adult | ₹499 |
| Fun World child (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹999 |
| Fun World adult | ₹1,199 |
Schools get group rates on enquiry. For the aquarium, ask on the group bookings page or call +91 96063 11881. For Fun World, ask for a group quote via the Fun World tickets page.
Rules teachers should know
- Aquarium: no bags, no bag storage, no outside food. Water bottles are fine.
- Fun World: outside food is allowed, and lockers need a refundable ₹500 cash deposit.
- Both: phone photos are fine.
More: field trips for students and the aquarium for school children.
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
Which school trip place suits young children?
Aquarium Paradise is fully indoors and takes 1 to 2 hours. Cubbon Park and Bal Bhavan also suit younger classes.
Do Fun World and the aquarium give school group rates?
Yes. Both offer group rates on enquiry. Ask for a group quote.
Can students bring packed lunch?
Outside food is allowed at Fun World but not inside the aquarium.
What should students wear for water rides?
100% nylon clothing. Saree, churidar, pyjama and burkha are not allowed on water rides.
Can a school do both parks in one day?
Yes. They share a complex at Palace Grounds, so rides by day and the aquarium afterwards is easy.