5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Bangalore

  1. Day 1: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from Kempegowda International Airport

    Explore the 240-acre park with over 1,000 species of flora and fauna. The Glass House, built in 1889, has a beautiful collection of flowers and plants. Don't miss the serene lake and Japanese Garden.

  2. Day 2: Bangalore Palace and Fun World
    30 minutes (11 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    Visit the Bangalore Palace, a stunning example of Tudor-style architecture, which was built in 1887. Afterward, head to Fun World amusement park, featuring over 50 indoor and outdoor rides and activities, including a water park and arcade games.

  3. Day 3: ISKCON Temple and Wonderla
    30 minutes (12 km) from Fun World

    The ISKCON temple is a beautiful complex with 7-acre shrines, worshipped by devotees regularly. And then visit Wonderla – a thrilling amusement park with over 50 rides and water attractions. End the day with spectacular musical fountain show.

  4. Day 4: Bannerghatta Biological Park and Innovative Film City
    1 hour 10 minutes (27 km) from ISKCON Temple

    Explore Bannerghatta Biological Park, home to over 120 species of birds, raptors and butterflies as well as tigers and lions. Then head to Innovative Film City that offers film production sets, water park, live entertainment shows, and a museum among its many attractions.

  5. Day 5: National Gallery of Modern Art and UB City Mall
    1 hour 30 minutes (20 km) from Innovative Film City

    Visit the first-ever National Gallery of Modern Art, exhibiting over 14,000 artworks from Indian and international artists or head to UB City Mall for shopping designer brands, art galleries or dine at one of its fine-dining establishments.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, entry fee: INR 20)
  • Bangalore Palace (1-2 hours, entry fee: INR 250)
  • Fun World (4-5 hours, entry fee: INR 720 for adults)
  • ISKCON Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Wonderla (5-6 hours, entry fee: INR 1,100 for adults)
  • Bannerghatta Biological Park (3-4 hours, entry fee: INR 260)
  • Innovative Film City (5-6 hours, entry fee: INR 600 per adult)
  • National Gallery of Modern Art (2-3 hours, entry fee: INR 20)
  • UB City Mall (2-3 hours, no admission fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,040 per adult

Useful Tips

This itinerary covers the main attractions in Bangalore suitable for a family-friendly trip with a mix of culture and entertainment. For those with more time, you can explore the Vidhana Soudha government building and the Bangalore Fort, representing the city's rich history, or escape to nature in the nearby Nandi Hills or the Big Banyan Tree. If you have less time, skip the National Gallery of Modern Art or the UB City Mall for a more relaxed trip.

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