Places to visit near Whitefield, Bangalore: local spots and a day trip into town
Near Whitefield
- Varthur Lake: a large lake on the south side of Whitefield, good for an evening walk around the edges.
- Phoenix Marketcity and VR Bengaluru: big malls for food, shopping and cinema on hot or rainy days.
- HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum: aircraft and aviation history on Old Airport Road. Check their current fees and hours.
- Kundalahalli and nearby lakes: smaller neighbourhood lakes with walking paths for a quick evening out.
Worth the trip into the city
If you've done the malls, Palace Grounds gives you three things in one place: Aquarium Paradise, Fun World and Snow City. Doing them together means one journey across town instead of several.
- Aquarium Paradise: an indoor aquarium with India's longest underwater tunnel (our official claim), a jellyfish room and fish-feeding at 6:30 PM. A visit takes 1 to 2 hours.
- Fun World: 90+ rides plus Water World on one ticket. Adults pay ₹1,199 on weekdays and ₹1,499 on weekends. See the Fun World tickets page.
- Combo: COMBO20 gives 20% off a combined Fun World and Aquarium Paradise ticket.
Getting there from Whitefield
Whitefield is on the Purple Line, so you can ride the metro across the city to Cubbon Park station, which is about 3.4 km from Palace Grounds, and take an auto or cab from there. Driving works too; Fun World has paid parking on site. See our nearest metro station guide.
Aquarium ticket prices
| 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. AQUA100 takes ₹100 off online bookings, and B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free when booked a day ahead. A suggested plan: Fun World rides from 10:00 AM, then the aquarium in the late afternoon for the 6:30 PM feeding. For more, see places to visit inside Bangalore city.
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 can I do near Whitefield on a weekend?
Walk around Varthur Lake, visit malls like Phoenix Marketcity, or see the HAL Heritage Centre on Old Airport Road.
How do I reach Aquarium Paradise from Whitefield?
Take the Purple Line metro to Cubbon Park station, about 3.4 km from Palace Grounds, then an auto or cab.
Can I visit Fun World and the aquarium in one trip?
Yes. They are in the same complex at Palace Grounds, and COMBO20 gives 20% off a combined ticket.
Is there parking at Palace Grounds?
Yes, Fun World has paid parking on site.
How much is Aquarium Paradise entry?
Adults pay ₹499 and kids ₹449 on weekdays; ₹599 and ₹549 on weekends and holidays.