Places to visit near Bangalore Palace: what to do after the palace tour
Near the palace
- Aquarium Paradise: an indoor aquarium with an underwater tunnel and a jellyfish room. Open 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Fun World: 90+ rides and Water World on one ticket, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Snow City: snow play next to the aquarium. Check their current fees.
- Sankey Tank: a lakeside walk in Sadashivanagar.
- Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha: the city's green centre, south of the palace.
- Mekhri Circle and Hebbal Lake: to the north.
Check current fees and timings for Bangalore Palace and other third-party places before you go.
A palace-plus-aquarium day
- Morning: tour Bangalore Palace while it's cooler.
- Lunch: eat in Sadashivanagar or J.C. Nagar. Note that outside food isn't allowed inside the aquarium.
- Afternoon: Aquarium Paradise for 1 to 2 hours. Walk the tunnel, see the moray eel and alligator gar, and spend time in the jellyfish room.
- Evening: stay for the diver's fish-feeding at 6:30 PM. On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, there's also a mermaid show at 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, subject to availability.
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.
Families with kids can swap the palace for Fun World and do rides in the morning; Water World runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. COMBO20 gives 20% off a combined Fun World and aquarium ticket.
Aquarium tickets
| Ticket | Mon to Fri | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Book on the tickets page. Bags and backpacks aren't allowed and there's no bag storage, so leave them in the car. Directions are on the location page. By metro, Cubbon Park on the Purple Line is the nearest station, about 3.4 km away.
More nearby ideas: famous places near Palace Grounds and places near J.C. Nagar.
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 Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with ticket counters closing at 7:15 PM. For queries, call +91 96063 11881.
FAQs
What is near Bangalore Palace to visit?
Aquarium Paradise, Fun World and Snow City at Palace Grounds, plus Sankey Tank and Cubbon Park nearby.
Can I visit Bangalore Palace and the aquarium on the same day?
Yes. Tour the palace in the morning and visit the aquarium in the afternoon or evening; it's open until 8:00 PM.
Where exactly is Aquarium Paradise?
Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006.
What's the nearest metro?
Cubbon Park station on the Purple Line, about 3.4 km away; take an auto or cab from there.
Can I carry a bag into the aquarium?
No. Bags aren't allowed and there's no bag storage.