Places to visit in Bangalore in summer indoors
Indoor summer picks
- Aquarium Paradise: India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room with reflective walls and indoor waterfalls.
- Snow City: snow play right next door. Check their current fees.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: science galleries near Cubbon Park.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows in a dome theatre.
- Malls: food courts, cinemas and arcades for a long, cool afternoon.
How to plan a summer day at Palace Grounds
Summer holidays mean kids at home. Here is one way to use the day:
- Late morning: Fun World's Water World opens at 10:30 AM and runs till 4:30 PM. Nylon clothing is mandatory on water rides.
- Afternoon: walk across to the aquarium for the cool indoor galleries.
- Evening: stay for the diver feeding at 6:30 PM. On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, the last mermaid show is at 7:40 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.
The mermaid show is free with entry, subject to availability, and timings can change. Check the mermaid page before you go.
Aquarium ticket prices
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
A Fun World adult ticket is ₹1,199 on weekdays and ₹1,499 on weekends, and covers both the amusement park and Water World. COMBO20 gives 20% off an aquarium and Fun World combo; see the combo offer.
Summer visit tips
- Weekday tickets are cheaper than weekend ones.
- Carry a water bottle; it is allowed inside the aquarium. Other outside food is not.
- Leave bags in the car. The aquarium has no bag storage.
- Use AQUA100 for ₹100 off online aquarium bookings.
More ideas on our pages about cool places to visit in summer and air-conditioned places in Bangalore.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex next to Fun World and Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and ticket counters close at 7:15 PM. Call +91 96063 11881 for booking help.
FAQs
Is Aquarium Paradise fully indoors?
Yes. The tunnel, galleries, jellyfish room and waterfalls are all indoors.
Can I visit the aquarium in the afternoon heat?
Yes. It is open from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM every day, so afternoons are easy.
Can I combine the aquarium with Water World in summer?
Yes. Water World runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and COMBO20 gives 20% off a combo ticket.
Can I carry water into the aquarium?
Yes. Water bottles and infant food are allowed; other outside food and drinks are not.
Are summer weekday tickets cheaper?
Yes. Weekday tickets are ₹499 for adults and ₹449 for kids, against ₹599 and ₹549 on weekends.