Places to visit near RT Nagar, Bangalore
Places to visit near RT Nagar
- Aquarium Paradise, Palace Grounds. An indoor aquarium with India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room and fish-feeding at 6:30 PM. Open daily 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM; adults ₹499 on weekdays.
- Fun World, Palace Grounds. An amusement park and Water World with 90+ rides. Open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; adult tickets ₹1,199 on weekdays.
- Snow City. The indoor snow park in the same complex. Check their current fees.
- Hebbal Lake. A quiet lake with birds and walking space, good early in the morning.
- Sankey Tank. A lake with a walking path between Sadashivanagar and Malleswaram. Popular in the evening.
- Bangalore Palace. The Tudor-style palace on the other side of Palace Grounds. Check their current fees and tour times.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. Sky shows and science exhibits, a good pick for school-age children.
For more around the same area, see places near JC Nagar and famous places near Palace Grounds.
Half-day plans from RT Nagar
- Morning lake, afternoon aquarium: walk at Hebbal Lake or Sankey Tank, have lunch at home, then spend 1 to 2 hours at Aquarium Paradise.
- Full day at Palace Grounds: Fun World and Water World in the morning (Water World closes at 4:30 PM), aquarium in the evening. COMBO20 gives 20% off the two together.
- Heritage and science: Bangalore Palace in the morning, the planetarium after lunch. Our page on places near Bangalore Palace has more.
Prices at Palace Grounds
| Ticket | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Paradise adult | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Aquarium Paradise kids | ₹449 | ₹549 |
| Fun World adult | ₹1,199 | ₹1,499 |
| Fun World child | ₹999 | ₹999 |
Book the aquarium on the tickets page and Fun World on the Fun World tickets page.
Tips for locals
- An auto from RT Nagar is the easiest way to Palace Grounds. There is paid parking on site if you drive.
- Weekdays cost less at both Palace Grounds venues.
- Fun World allows outside food. The aquarium does not, apart from infant food and water bottles.
- Bags are not allowed in the aquarium, and there is no bag storage.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex. Ticket counters close at 7:15 PM. Phone +91 96063 11881.
FAQs
What can I do near RT Nagar this weekend?
Walk at Hebbal Lake or Sankey Tank, visit Bangalore Palace, or spend the day at Fun World and Aquarium Paradise at Palace Grounds.
Is Palace Grounds close to RT Nagar?
Yes. Palace Grounds borders RT Nagar and J.C. Nagar, so it is a short auto ride.
What is the aquarium ticket price?
₹499 for adults and ₹449 for kids on weekdays; ₹599 and ₹549 on weekends.
Is there an indoor place near RT Nagar for rainy days?
Aquarium Paradise and Snow City at Palace Grounds are both indoors.
Can I do Fun World and the aquarium in one day?
Yes. Go to Water World before it closes at 4:30 PM, then the aquarium, which is open until 8:00 PM.