Parks & Gardens in Bangalore
Bangalore is famously known as the Garden City of India. From the sprawling Cubbon Park and the historic Lalbagh Botanical Garden to charming neighbourhood parks and serene lakes, these nature spots offer a breath of fresh air. Whether you want a morning jog, a family picnic, or a nature walk, Bangalore's parks and green spaces have something for everyone.
Bannerghatta National Park
Wildlife sanctuary with safari, zoo, and butterfly park.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹80 for adults
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Jayadeva Hospital and take bus/cab
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Nandi Hills
Scenic hill station perfect for sunrise viewing and trekking.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹30 for adults
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for sunrise
How to Reach
Take metro to Nagasandra and take cab/bus
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Ulsoor Lake
Serene lake perfect for boating and peaceful walks around the perimeter.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning or evening
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 15 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Hebbal Lake
Beautiful lake with walking track and bird watching opportunities.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
How to Reach
Take metro to Nagasandra station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Sankey Tank
Historic tank with walking path and beautiful sunset views.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset
How to Reach
Take metro to Sampige Road station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Cubbon Park
Iconic 300-acre green lung in the heart of Bangalore with walking paths and heritage buildings.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for walks
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park station and walk 2 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Freedom Park
Historic park built on the site of the old Central Jail, popular for events and gatherings.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Evening hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Majestic and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
JP Park (Jayaprakash Narayan Park)
Well-maintained park with rock garden, musical fountain and jogging track.
Opening Hours
5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹10 per person
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Evening for musical fountain
How to Reach
Take metro to Jayanagar and walk 15 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Bannerghatta Biological Park
Large biological reserve with zoo, safari, butterfly park and rescue center.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Tuesday)
Entry Fee
₹100-400 depending on sections
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Weekends and holidays
How to Reach
Take metro to Silk Institute and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Cariappa Memorial Park
Garden park with military theme dedicated to Field Marshal Cariappa.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Morning and evening
How to Reach
Take metro to Trinity and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Bugle Rock Park
Historic park with ancient rock formation and Dodda Ganesha Temple.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Evening sunset views
How to Reach
Take metro to Lalbagh and take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park
Popular park featuring synchronized musical fountain shows.
Opening Hours
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹30 per person
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Evening for fountain show
How to Reach
Take metro to Jayanagar and walk 18 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Bal Bhavan
Children's park with toy train, aquarium, library and play areas.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed on Monday)
Entry Fee
₹15 per person
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Weekends with children
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Ulsoor Lake
Large lake with boating facilities and walking paths around the perimeter.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹20 for boating
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Evening for boating
How to Reach
Take metro to Halasuru and walk 12 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Sankey Tank
Scenic lake and park popular for morning walks and bird watching.
Opening Hours
5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
How to Reach
Take metro to Yeshwanthpur and take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Hesaraghatta Lake
Peaceful lake area ideal for bird watching and nature photography.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for bird watching
How to Reach
Take metro to Nagasandra and take auto/bus
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Butterfly Park Bannerghatta
India's first butterfly park with diverse species in natural habitat.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹50 per person
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Silk Institute and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Nagawara Lake
Rejuvenated lake with walking track and bird watching opportunities.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Morning and evening
How to Reach
Take metro to Nagasandra and take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Kaikondrahalli Lake
Restored lake with biodiversity park and walking trails.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
How to Reach
Take metro to Baiyappanahalli and take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Jakkur Lake
Scenic lake with aerodrome nearby, popular for bird watching.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Park
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
How to Reach
Take metro to Nagasandra and take auto/bus
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
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