One-Week Family-Friendly Itinerary for Bangalore

  • Day 1: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    25 minutes (8.1 km) from Bangalore Palace

    Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangalore. The garden is filled with exotic plants, trees and flowers. The beautifully maintained lawns and colourful flowerbeds are perfect for a picnic, a leisurely stroll or a jog. The glasshouse within the garden displays beautiful flowers and plants, and is a must-visit site for any traveler visiting Bangalore

  • Day 2: Wonderla Amusement Park
    1 hour 20 minutes (35.2 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    Enjoy a day full of thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions at Wonderla Amusement Park. The amusement park has over 60 rides and attractions, including water rides, roller coasters, and many more. It also hosts many dining options to enjoy a quick bite, and a stall with carnival games that guarantee mementos.

  • Day 3: Bangalore Palace
    30 minutes (11.8 km) from Wonderla Amusement Park

    Bangalore Palace a splendid structure exhibiting the Tudor-style architecture of England. It's filled with artefacts from in and around the city that showcase its rich history. The palace grounds are perfect for a picnic, a stroll, or a quiet read, right in the center of the city.

  • Day 4: Bannerghatta Biological Park
    1 hour 15 minutes (27.4 km) from Bangalore Palace

    Bannerghatta Biological Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including tigers, lions, elephants, and many more. Visitors can take a safari ride through the park and observe the animals in their natural habitat, or they can visit the zoo area and see the animals up close. The park has many eating options, picnic areas, and visitors can enjoy additional experiences such as treks and butterfly exhibitions.

  • Day 5: Innovative Film City
    1 hour 28 minutes (45.3 km) from Bannerghatta Biological Park

    Innovative Film City, also known as the "Hollywood of Bangalore", is a theme park that features replicas of famous landmarks, sets of blockbuster films and live performances. The park also has various family-friendly experiences such as; boat rides, a haunted house, and many more.

  • Day 6: Vidyarthi Bhavan, Gandhi Bazaar
    40 minutes (10.6 km) from Innovative Film City

    Visit Vidyarthi Bhavan, Gandhi Bazaar for a taste of Bangalore's traditional South Indian breakfast. The restaurant is located in one of the oldest markets in Bangalore, and has been running for over 70 years while maintaining the authentic taste of their classic dishes. Its fluffy, buttery Masala Dosa is a must try.

  • Day 7: UB City Mall
    20 minutes (3.2 km) from Vidyarthi Bhavan, Gandhi Bazaar

    UB City Mall is probably the most luxurious and high-end shopping mall in Bangalore. It boasts a unique collection of Luxury Retail stores, Art Galleries and fine-dining restaurants to make your last day of the trip memorable.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (1-2 hours, INR 20-25/person)
  • Wonderla Amusement Park (6-8 hours, INR 1,125-1,500/person)
  • Bangalore Palace (1-2 hours, INR 230-450/person)
  • Bannerghatta Biological Park (4-6 hours, INR 80-350/person)
  • Innovative Film City (4-6 hours, INR 600-1500/person)
  • Vidyarthi Bhavan, Gandhi Bazaar (1-2 hours, INR 200-300/person)
  • UB City Mall (2-3 hours, Depends on individual purchases)
  • Total Estimated Costs (Excluding Accommodation): INR 2,255-3,050/person

Transportation

For inner-city transportation, the recommended options are renting out a car or hiring a taxi. The most recommended app-based services are Ola and Uber, with a price ranging from INR 6-7/km. If you plan to travel to places outside the city, hiring a taxi for a negotiated fare or renting self-driving vehicles is the optimum choice; Bangalore also has an extensive bus service run by BMTC with a reasonably priced daily pass costing INR 70/person.

Useful Tips

If you want to explore other attractions near Bangalore, the recommended places are Mysore, Coorg, Wayanad, Hampi and Gokarna. Each of these places requires at least a day to explore its essence, it is quite inevitable that you will have to trim down your Bangalore itinerary.

Airports

The Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), is situated in Devanahalli, 40 km northeast of the city, which takes around an hour to reach by cab.

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