Family-Friendly 4-Day Bangalore Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Wonderla Amusement Park
    Located 28 km outside of Bangalore (40-minute drive)

    Begin your adventure at the exciting Wonderla Amusement Park. This park offers many rides ranging from gentle to intense, suitable for all ages. The highlight of the park is the "Recoil," a roller coaster with a 40-meter drop and a top speed of 80 km/h. A water park with high-speed slides and wave pools is also available.

  2. Day 2: Bangalore Palace and Cubbon Park
    Located in the city center, 16-minute drive (5.5 km)

    Start your day with a visit to the stunning Bangalore Palace, a 19th-century fortress-style palace that highlights the city's rich history. Don't miss the beautiful architecture and interiors of the palace as well as the collection of paintings and photographs. Afterward, head over to Cubbon Park, a beautiful and peaceful oasis in the middle of the city. The park has walking trails, sprawling gardens, and many attractions, including the State Central Library and the Jawahar Bal Bhavan interactive children's museum.

  3. Day 3: Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Bannerghatta Biological Park
    Lalbagh Botanical Garden is located in the city center (20-minute drive from Cubbon Park, 6.5 km); Bannerghata Biological Park is located 22 km south of Bangalore (44-minute drive)

    Start your day at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, which features a variety of rare flowers and trees like the Silk Cotton Tree and the Paperbark Tree. The Garden also has a glasshouse that was built to commemorate the visit of the British monarch, Queen Victoria. Then, head to Bannerghatta Biological Park, which offers a variety of attractions, including a zoo, a butterfly park, and a safari. You can witness a wide variety of flora and fauna, such as tigers, lions, bears, and elephants.

  4. Day 4: Innovative Film City and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
    Located 45 km southeast of Bangalore (1-hour drive) for Innovative Film City and 6.5 km north of Bangalore for Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (23-minute drive)

    For your last day in Bangalore, head out to the Innovative Film City, a sprawling complex that features movie sets, exhibitions, and museums. You can experience the process of film-making first-hand at various interactive exhibits. Another attraction to check out is the Wax Museum, where you can see incredibly lifelike wax figures of your favorite celebrities. Then, head back to the city to the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, where you can learn about planets and stars at the sky theater. The planetarium is an excellent stop for families, and you might even have a chance to see a new discovery in the sky with their telescope.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Wonderla Amusement Park (7 hours, 1200 INR)
  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, 250 INR)
  • Cubbon Park (2 hours, free admission)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, 25 INR)
  • Bannerghatta Biological Park (4-5 hours, 260 INR)
  • Innovative Film City (6-7 hours, 600 INR)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (2 hours, 55 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 2390 INR

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting some of the following attractions: Bangalore Fort, St. Mary's Basilica, Venkatappa Art Gallery, or the Bull Temple.

If you have less time, consider cutting out one of the theme parks or the Innovative Film City and adding a visit to a local market or traditional shopping district, such as Commercial Street or Brigade Road.

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