Best Places to visit in Bangalore with Kids
Parents try to take their kids out to have a fun-filled time, whether it’s summer vacation or any holidays declared by the school, or on weekends. Moms and dads feel that their children must experience things in and around the city. Bangalore city has to give a lot to kids when it comes to learning, gaming, fun with water, movies, park, zoo, amusement parks, eateries, etc., and the list is endless. There are many places for parents and kids to explore in Bangalore. Let me help you to explore the best place for kids in Bangalore:
Complete list of Best Places in Bangalore with Kids 2022
- Bannerghatta National Park
- Innovative Film City at Bidadi, Peenya
- Martin Farm at Chikkabellandur
- Hamsha Organic Farm
- Nandanavana Children’s Park at Jayanagar
- Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium
- Jawahar Bal Bhawan
- Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain
- HAL Aerospace Museum at Marathahalli
- Girias Children’s Explorium
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technical Museum
- Lalbagh Botanical Gardens at Mavalli
- Fun World Amusement Park at J C Nagar
- Ulsoor Lake for Boating
- Wonderla Park at Mysore Road
- Play ‘N’ Learn at Phoenix Mall
- Fun City at Vega City Mall
- Smaaash at 1 MG Lido Mall
Fun Places for Kids with Parents in Bangalore
The list given above will help you to select and visit the best places in Bangalore with kids. It’s time to share details of each spot’s specialty and other important details:
Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park used to be popularly known as Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBBP). Every parent wishes to take their kid on a zoo trip. At Bannerghatta National Park kids can experience the adventure of visiting the Jungle Safari and seeing the animals. Apart from Safari, the park also has Zoo and Butterfly Park. Most importantly it is safe and has a child-friendly environment.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 280 per adult and Rs. 140 per child on weekends and holidays. On weekdays it is Rs. 260 per adult and Rs. 130 per child. Below 5-year children can enjoy the visit for free.
Timings: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Tuesdays Holiday.
Contact: 088844 14268
Address: Bannerghatta Rd, Bannerghatta, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083
Website: https://bannerghattabiologicalpark.org/index.html
Snow City in JC Nagar
Many parents want their kids to experience snow, especially during the summer season. Snow City is the exact spot which we suggest you visit. This place is Ice and snow-themed indoor amusement park featuring Fun rides, frozen slides, and other activities which involves kids and parents. This spot also offers many exciting activities that kids and parents both can enjoy like Eyelusion (visual illusions), Gaming Arcade (game zone), Madlabs (learn with fun with science experiments DIY (Do It Yourself), AR Zoo, and 3D Archery and 9 D Cinema hall. Snow city also has its Café for your paid refreshments.
Additional Details
Entry Fees: Starts from Rs. 550, Arcade game fees Rs. 50 per game and a combo of Rs. 250 for 10 games, 9D Cinema for 15 minutes has a ticket of Rs. 100 each. (Prices differ during national holidays, weekends, and festivals)
Address: Jayamahal, Fun World Complex, Opposite TV Tower, J C Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560006, India.
Contact: 080-2355-0000 / 078-2955-0000
Timings: Open on all days. Open from 10 am up to 8.30 pm.
Website: https://snowcityblr.com/
Innovative Film City at Bidadi, Peenya
The Film City is a movie studio and also an amusement park in Bangalore. The main attraction of the film city is many like Louis Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Dino Park, Aqua Kingdom, Cartoon city, Haunted Mansion, Fun with Mirror Maze, Petting Zoo, Archery, Toddler’s Den, Tribal Museum, Mini Golf, and the list is entertainingly endless. This spot is surely loved by not only kids but parents too.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 599 per person before 3 PM and Rs. 399 per person after 3 PM
Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Contact: 080 2209 9999
Address: 24 & 26, Kiadb Estates, birmangla cross, Bidali, Peenya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562109
Martin Farm at Chikkabellandur
Martin at Chikkabellandur had a farm Iya Iya o, yes, you can sing this at this spot as one can find Horses, Cows, Ducks, Rabbits, Turtles, and much more sounds heard here. Kids accompanied by parents on this little farm enjoy playing and interacting with these animals.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 100 per person.
Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Contact: 098457 79666
Address: 33, Carmelaram Post, Sarjapur Road, Chikkabelandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560035
Hamsha Organic Farm
For a child to learn and experience nature closely, one must visit this place. Activities available here for kids are Mango picking, climbing a tree, planting a tree, etc, and many more. It’s important for children to do their part of the planting and making them learn is a chance given here.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Pre-booking is needed, so please call before arriving.
Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Contact: 097390 97356
Address: Kodachi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560099
Nandanavana Children’s Park at Jayanagar
This children’s park is the first Hi-Tech park in Bangalore. The specialty of this park is that the equipment available to play is imported from Korea. This park provides an area for hosting Birthday parties. Not only has this but the Park also made kids happy with their musical fountain and sandpit.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 5 per person.
Timings: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Address: 38th Cross Road, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium
Many kids are fascinated by knowing what’s in the Universe? These mysteries can only be solved by visiting Planetarium. The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has daily sky-theatre shows, star-gazing activities, and some astronomical activities which are monthly basis. These activities and shows will make young minds understand the planet’s systems better.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 25 per person above 16 years and Rs. 10 per person below 16 years.
Show Timings: Two shows at 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Note: Monday and second Tuesdays are closed.
Contact: 080 2237 9725
Address: Sri T, Sankey Rd, High Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Jawahar Bal Bhawan
Jawahar Bal Bhawan has many entertainment activities to offer like Toy Train, a coin-operated amusement area, swings, sliding board, see-saws, and other talent activities, competitions, and classes. This place is known for encouraging hidden talents inside a child. Children can learn activities like Yoga, indoor plays, and much more at affordable rates. The activities happening can be checked and kept track of with the website. Bal Bhawan has a library, and film shows and birthday parties also can be organized.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 10 per person
Timings: 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM. 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday (Monday Holiday).
Contact: 080 2286 4189
Address: Kasturba Road, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001.
Website: https://www.jawaharbalbhavan.com/
Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain
Dancing fountains are the major attractions for the kids. The colorful lighting with a combination of Indian and Western musical notes brings joy to the kids. The decorated surroundings of the place give immense happiness to the kids and excitement to view the show.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 30 per person
Timings: Two shows at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Monday and second Tuesdays are closed
Contact: 080 2286 4125
Address: Opp to Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium, Raj Bhawan Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052
HAL Aerospace Museum at Marathahalli
This place is one of the most exciting visits for kids who love to watch aircraft and their workings. The 2 big halls consist of the history of aviation and the display of aircraft engines. Not toys but real ones are for display. The Fighter planes are the most loved and awaited to be watched by kids.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 30 per person for adults and Rs. 20 per person for children
Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Contact: 080 2231 8341
Address: Near HAL Police Station, HAL Old Airport Rd, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037
Website: https://hal-india.co.in/HeritageCentreandAerospaceMuseum/M__20
Girias Children’s Explorium
This place can accommodate 300 kids at a go for its unique museum offers an imaginative play area, sand pit, painting, and climbing activities, and the list is endless. Here, children above 1 year of age can now Create (which means this arena is for craft and creative kids), Splash (related to fun with water), Build (for the young and creative engineers), Invent (brains work more), Explore (climb and complete) and Live (possible in the real world) with the various activities like these.
Additional Details
Entry Fees: Weekdays – Rs.600 for children and Rs.200 for adults. Weekends – Rs.750 for child and Rs. 250 for adults.
Timings: 10.30 AM- 8.00 PM on Monday – Thursday. Up to 9 PM on Friday – Sunday.
Address: 526, Amarjyothi Layout, Inner Ring Road, Domlur, Opp Embassy Golf Link Business Park
Contact: 9591600007
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technical Museum
This museum is one of the best educational field trips for kids in Bangalore. This place consists of a copy of the Kitty Hawk plane by Wright Brother. Kids will enjoy watching the planes and some can also gain knowledge about their functioning.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 50 per person for general visitors. It’s free for children below five years of age.
Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Deepavali and Ganesh Chaturthi closed.
Contact: 080-22866200
Address: Near Chinna Swamy Stadium, Kasturba Road, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens at Mavalli
The main attraction is during January or August when a colorful variety of blooms are seen and is like a visual treat of Flower Show. This garden consists of a glass house (diamond shape) at the center. People believe it was started by Haider Ali of Mysore and his son Tipu Sultan completed it.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Rs. 10 per person
Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Contact: 080 2657 0181
Address: Mavalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
Fun World Amusement Park at J C Nagar
One of the best amusement parks in Bangalore is Fun World. This fun-filled place is not only for kids but for parents and other family members too. The park has a snow area, a water fun area, and fabulous rides for all age groups. Undoubtedly, this is one of the favorite spots for kids for spending weekends, holidays or one day get away with family.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Starts from Rs. 700 per person.
Timings: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Fun World), 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Water World).11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Wow World).
Contact: 0 8431110000
Address: Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Rd, Opposite TV Tower, J C Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560006.
Website: https://funworldblr.com/
Ulsoor Lake (Timing and Entry fee )
Beautiful Ulsoor Lake was built during the British era. This place is best to have a small picnic with the family. Earlier, boating was allowed at the lake but now it’s officially stopped.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Free
Timings: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Wednesdays closed)
Address: Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore
Wonderla Park at Mysore Road
Wonderla is one of the best amusement parks with more than 60 rides and an amazing pool to have fun with the family. Wonderla is one fun-filled day with good food inside their area.
Additional Details
Entry fees: Starting from Rs. 770 per adult and Rs. 770 per child
Timings: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekends and holidays
Contact: 80 2201 0333
Address: 28th km, Mysore Road, Bangalore 562109
Website: https://www.wonderla.com/bengaluru-amusement-park/
Play areas at malls
Bangalore city has many play areas and activities centers where kids along with parents can enjoy their time. The following are a few names that have a safe and joyful surrounding.
Play ‘N’ Learn at Phoenix Mall
Contact: 974038083
Timings: Weekdays 10:00 AM – 09:30 PM,
Weekends and Public Holidays
10:00 AM – 09:30 PM
Fun City at Vega City Mall
Contact: 080 6792 2333 / 444
Timings: 11.00 AM – 9.30 PM
Smaaash at 1 MG Lido Mall
Contact: 080 22496600, 8147579347
Timings: 11.00 AM – 11.00 PM (Monday -Thursday), 11.00 AM – 1.00 AM (Friday-Saturday), 11.00 AM – 11.00 PM (Sunday)
Hope this article has helped you find your favorite place in Bangalore for your kids. Explore these places and do let us know, we would love to hear from you. Have fun with your little angels.
