Top 10 places to visit in Bangalore with family
The list
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden: old trees, a lake and the glasshouse. Good for a morning walk with kids.
- Cubbon Park: open lawns in the city centre. Bring a mat and snacks.
- Aquarium Paradise: an indoor aquarium with what we call India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room and a free mermaid show on listed days. Takes 1 to 2 hours.
- Fun World: in the same complex, with 90+ rides and Water World. Adults ₹1,199 on weekdays, kids ₹999. See Fun World tickets.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science for school-age kids.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows for kids who like space.
- Bangalore Palace: a Tudor-style palace with an audio tour.
- Bannerghatta Biological Park: zoo, safari and butterfly park on the city's southern edge.
- HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum: aircraft on display for plane-loving kids.
- Wonderla: a large amusement park outside the city on Mysore Road.
For places other than ours, check current fees and hours on their official sites.
Pairing two places in one day
Aquarium Paradise and Fun World share Palace Grounds, so one trip covers both. Fun World runs 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and the aquarium 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, so you can do rides first and the aquarium in the evening. The COMBO20 code gives 20% off combo tickets for both. See the combo offer.
Aquarium tickets
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Families of three can use B2G1 (buy 2 get 1 free, book online a day ahead). See the B2G1 page. Outside food is not allowed inside the aquarium, though infant food and water bottles are fine.
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About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru. It has freshwater and marine fish, a jellyfish room, indoor waterfalls and a diver-led fish feeding at 6:30 PM every day. It is open daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
FAQs
Which of these ten places are indoors?
Aquarium Paradise, the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, the planetarium and the HAL Heritage Centre are mostly indoors.
Can we visit Fun World and the aquarium on the same day?
Yes. They are in the same complex, and COMBO20 gives 20% off combo tickets.
What do kids pay at Aquarium Paradise?
Kids from 80 cm to 140 cm pay ₹449 on weekdays and ₹549 on weekends and holidays.
Is there a family discount?
B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free on aquarium tickets if you book online a day ahead.
Do grandparents get a discount at the aquarium?
No senior discount is published for the aquarium. Fun World has a ₹999 senior citizen ticket for people aged 60 and above.