10-Day Family-Friendly Bangalore Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bangalore Palace
    20 minutes (5.3 km) from Kempegowda International Airport

    Admire the Gothic architecture of this royal palace and learn about its history through an audio tour.

  2. Day 2: Wonderla Amusement Park
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    1 hour (30 km) from Bangalore Palace

    Enjoy thrilling rides and attractions for all ages, including a wave pool and high-speed roller coasters.

  3. Day 3: MTR Restaurant and Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
    30 minutes (11 km) from Wonderla Amusement Park

    Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast at MTR, then explore the sprawling Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, home to over 1,000 species of flora.

  4. Day 4: Innovative Film City and Bannerghatta Biological Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (42 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Gardens

    Experience movie-making magic with a studio tour and 4D theater at Innovative Film City, then visit Bannerghatta Biological Park for a safari ride through a national park teeming with wildlife.

  5. Day 5: The Art of Living International Center and ISKCON Temple
    30 minutes (18 km) from Bannerghatta Biological Park

    Relax with yoga and meditation sessions at The Art of Living International Center, followed by a visit to the ornate ISKCON Temple, one of Bangalore's most revered spiritual sites.

  6. Day 6: Cubbon Park and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
    45 minutes (13 km) from ISKCON Temple

    Take a leisurely stroll through the tranquil Cubbon Park, then learn about the stars and planets at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

  7. Day 7: Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace and Bull Temple
    30 minutes (10 km) from Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

    Discover the opulence of 18th-century India at Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, then seek blessings at the Bull Temple, where worshippers come to pray to Nandi, the sacred bull.

  8. Day 8: National Gallery of Modern Art and Ulsoor Lake
    20 minutes (6.5 km) from Bull Temple

    Peruse the fascinating collection of contemporary Indian art at the National Gallery of Modern Art, then relax by the tranquil waters of Ulsoor Lake.

  9. Day 9: Fun World and Phoenix MarketCity
    45 minutes (12 km) from Ulsoor Lake

    Soak up the fun at Fun World, an amusement park featuring thrilling rides and activities for all ages, then indulge in some retail therapy at Phoenix MarketCity, one of Bangalore's largest malls.

  10. Day 10: Vidhana Soudha and Bangalore Fort
    30 minutes (7 km) from Phoenix MarketCity

    Take a glimpse into the political history of Karnataka at Vidhana Soudha, the state's legislative building, then delve into the city's colonial past at Bangalore Fort.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Wonderla Amusement Park (6 hours, INR 1000)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (3 hours, INR 50)
  • Innovative Film City (6 hours, INR 800)
  • Bannerghatta Biological Park (4 hours, INR 400)
  • The Art of Living International Center (4 hours, INR 300)
  • ISKCON Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Cubbon Park (2 hours, free)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Bull Temple (1 hour, free)
  • National Gallery of Modern Art (3 hours, INR 20)
  • Ulsoor Lake (2 hours, free)
  • Fun World (6 hours, INR 900)
  • Phoenix MarketCity (4 hours, free)
  • Vidhana Soudha (2 hours, free)
  • Bangalore Fort (2 hours, INR 25)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4475 per person

Useful Tips

For a more budget-friendly itinerary, skip entry fees to some of the attractions and enjoy free activities like walking in parks and visiting temples. For more adventure, replace Fun World with a day trip to Skandagiri hill or Nandi Hills. Alternatively add on shopping trips to local markets like Chickpet or Gandhi bazaar.

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