Places to visit in Bangalore with toddlers

Good outings for little ones

• Cubbon Park: wide paths and big trees in the city centre. Mornings are cooler.
• Bal Bhavan: inside Cubbon Park, with small rides and play spaces for children. Check their current fees.
• Lalbagh: lawns, the glass house and plenty of space for a stroll.
• Aquarium Paradise: indoors, so no sun or rain. Toddlers tend to love the tunnel, where fish pass overhead, and the jellyfish room.
• Mall play areas: most large malls have soft-play zones for a rainy afternoon.

Visiting the aquarium with a toddler

• Feeding and drinks: outside food is not allowed, but infant food and water bottles are fine.
• Bags: bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage. Carry baby essentials in hand and keep the rest in the car.
• Tickets: kids between 80 cm and 140 cm pay the kids' rate. Ask at the counter if your child is shorter.
• Short attention spans: the ocean-view seating lounge is a good place to stop and rest.
• Timing: for a quick visit before nap time, come at 10:30 AM. For the diver feeding the fish, come before 6:30 PM.

B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free when booked online a day ahead, which helps when grandparents come along. Book on the tickets page.

What about Fun World?

Fun World, in the same complex, has a kids zone and family splash zones in Water World. Child tickets are for 80 cm to 140 cm, and water rides need 100% nylon clothing. For very young children, check ride rules on the Fun World FAQ before you buy.

More options: indoor places for toddlers and places to take children indoors.

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.