Places to visit in Bangalore in one day with kids
Morning: Cubbon Park and nearby museums
- Cubbon Park: open lawns, shaded paths and space for kids to run before it gets warm.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: science galleries on the edge of the park, good for kids who like working models.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows at set times. Check the schedule and plan around one show.
- Vidhana Soudha: worth a quick look from outside on the way.
Pick one museum, not all of them. Young children tire quickly, and the second half of the day has more to see.
Afternoon: Palace Grounds
Palace Grounds in J.C. Nagar has three attractions side by side: Fun World, Snow City and Aquarium Paradise. Choose based on your kids' energy.
- Fun World: amusement rides plus Water World on one ticket, ₹1,199 for adults on weekdays and ₹999 for children. Water World runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, so it needs an earlier start.
- Snow City: an indoor snow park. Check their current fees.
- Aquarium Paradise: open till 8:00 PM, so it fits at the end of the day. Kids walk through India's longest underwater tunnel and see the jellyfish room.
Evening: time it for the aquarium shows
An expert diver feeds the fish every day at 6:30 PM. On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays a mermaid show runs at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, about 10 minutes each, free with entry and subject to availability. Timings can change, so confirm on the mermaid page. Ticket counters close at 7:15 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.
| Aquarium Paradise ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Practical tips
- Cubbon Park metro station is about 3.4 km from Palace Grounds. Take an auto or cab from there. See reaching Aquarium Paradise by metro.
- Aquarium Paradise does not allow bags or backpacks and has no bag storage.
- Book the aquarium online a day ahead with B2G1 to get three tickets for the price of two.
- Want the whole day in one place? Read our one-day outing at Palace Grounds plan.
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
Can we do Cubbon Park and Palace Grounds in one day with kids?
Yes, if you keep the morning around Cubbon Park and spend the afternoon and evening at Palace Grounds. Cubbon Park metro station is about 3.4 km from Palace Grounds.
What is the last entry time at Aquarium Paradise?
The aquarium is open till 8:00 PM, and ticket counters close at 7:15 PM.
Which Palace Grounds attraction suits very young kids?
Aquarium Paradise has no age restriction and no rides, so toddlers can walk through at their own pace.
Is there a combo for Fun World and Aquarium Paradise?
Yes. COMBO20 gives 20% off Fun World and Aquarium Paradise combo tickets. Check the offers page for current terms.