10-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Bangalore

  1. Day 1: Cubbon Park and Bengaluru Palace
    Estimated time: 4 hours
    Estimated distance: 6.2 km (3.8 miles)

    Explore the beautiful Cubbon Park and visit the historical Bengaluru Palace. Catch the musical fountain show at 7 pm.

  2. Day 2: Innovative Film City and Wonderla Amusement Park
    Estimated time: 6 hours
    Estimated distance: 54.1 km (33.6 miles)

    Enjoy thrilling rides and activities at Wonderla Amusement Park and later, visit the elaborate sets of Innovative Film City.

  3. Day 3: Vidhana Soudha and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    Estimated time: 5 hours
    Estimated distance: 12.2 km (7.6 miles)

    Marvel at the neo-Dravidian architecture of Vidhana Soudha and explore the artifacts at Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace.

  4. Day 4: Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
    Estimated time: 4 hours
    Estimated distance: 5.2 km (3.2 miles)

    Admire the flora and fauna at Lalbagh Botanical Garden and end the day with a show at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

  5. Day 5: Ulsoor Lake and Snow City
    Estimated time: 5 hours
    Estimated distance: 8.3 km (5.1 miles)

    Enjoy a peaceful boat ride at Ulsoor Lake before experiencing snowfall in the city at the Snow City amusement park.

  6. Day 6: Bull Temple and Bangalore Fort
    Estimated time: 4 hours
    Estimated distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)

    Visit the massive Nandi statue at Bull Temple and explore the ruins of Bangalore Fort.

  7. Day 7: M Chinnaswamy Stadium and National Gallery of Modern Art
    Estimated time: 4 hours
    Estimated distance: 3.5 km (2.1 miles)

    Take a tour of the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium and later, immerse in contemporary art at the National Gallery of Modern Art.

  8. Day 8: Bannerghatta Biological Park and Butterfly Park
    Estimated time: 6 hours
    Estimated distance: 24.3 km (15 miles)

    Get up close with exotic wildlife at Bannerghatta Biological Park and visit the Butterfly Park, home to over 100 species of butterflies.

  9. Day 9: Orion Mall and Fun World
    Estimated time: 7 hours
    Estimated distance: 11.4 km (7.1 miles)

    Shop, dine, and catch a movie at Orion Mall before heading to Fun World, an amusement park perfect for all ages.

  10. Day 10: ISKCON Temple and Commercial Street
    Estimated time: 5 hours
    Estimated distance: 6.5 km (4 miles)

    Take a guided tour of the grand ISKCON Temple, and then indulge in some retail therapy at Commercial Street.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Cubbon Park (Free)
  • Bengaluru Palace (INR 230 per person, Closed on Mondays)
  • Innovative Film City (INR 599 per person, Closed on Tuesdays)
  • Wonderla Amusement Park (INR 1299 per person, Closed on Mondays)
  • Vidhana Soudha (Free, Closed on weekends and public holidays)
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (INR 15 per Indian, INR 200 per foreigner, Closed on Wednesdays)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (INR 25 per person, Closed on Tuesdays)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (INR 60 per person, Closed on Mondays)
  • Ulsoor Lake (Free)
  • Snow City (INR 600 per person, Open daily)
  • Bull Temple (Free)
  • Bangalore Fort (Free)
  • M Chinnaswamy Stadium (INR 50 per person, Tours available on non-match days only)
  • National Gallery of Modern Art (INR 20 per person, Closed on Mondays)
  • Bannerghatta Biological Park (INR 80 per person, Closed on Tuesdays)
  • Butterfly Park (INR 30 per person, Closed on Mondays)
  • Orion Mall (Free entry, Open daily)
  • Fun World (INR 700 per person, Closed on Mondays)
  • ISKCON Temple (Free entry, Open daily)
  • Commercial Street (Free, Closed on Sundays)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time: Visit the sprawling Bannerghatta National Park and the ancient Someshwara Temple. If you have less time: Skip the National Gallery of Modern Art or replace it with a visit to the innovative Chitra Kala Parishath Art Gallery.

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