Best Places to Visit with Family in Bangalore
Bangalore offers countless family-friendly experiences, from relaxing park visits and serene lake outings to educational museum trips and fun entertainment zones. Whether you're planning a weekend outing or a full-day adventure, these destinations ensure everyone in the family has a great time.
Cubbon Park
A sprawling 300-acre green oasis in the heart of Bengaluru, perfect for morning walks and nature lovers.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Early morning or evening
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park station and walk 2 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Historic botanical garden famous for its diverse flora, glass house, and beautiful landscapes.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹10 for adults
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Lalbagh station and walk 3 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Bangalore Palace
Magnificent palace built in Tudor style architecture, showcasing royal heritage.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹230 for adults
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Majestic station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Historic wooden palace showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture and Tipu Sultan's legacy.
Opening Hours
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹15 for adults
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to KR Market station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Ancient temple dedicated to Nandi Bull, carved from a single granite rock.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning or evening
How to Reach
Take metro to Lalbagh station and take auto/bus
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Beautiful temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna with stunning architecture.
Opening Hours
4:15 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Evening aarti time
How to Reach
Take metro to Indiranagar and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Wonderla Amusement Park
Thrilling amusement park with exciting rides and water attractions.
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹899 onwards
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekends and holidays
How to Reach
Take metro to Kengeri station and take bus/cab
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Innovative Film City
Entertainment complex with movie sets, adventure activities, and theme parks.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹599 onwards
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Kengeri station and take bus/cab
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
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
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Premier research institute with beautiful campus and scientific heritage.
Opening Hours
Campus tours by appointment
Entry Fee
Free (with permission)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Sampige Road station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Top business school with modern campus and academic excellence.
Opening Hours
Campus visits by appointment
Entry Fee
Free (with permission)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Banashankari station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Christ University
Prestigious university known for academic excellence and beautiful campus.
Opening Hours
Campus hours
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Hosahalli station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
St. Mark's Cathedral
Historic Anglican cathedral with beautiful Gothic architecture.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Sunday service
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Beautiful Catholic cathedral with stunning stained glass windows.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Sunday mass
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Jumma Masjid
Historic mosque with beautiful Islamic architecture and peaceful ambiance.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Friday prayers
How to Reach
Take metro to KR Market station and walk 5 minutes
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
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Educational planetarium offering astronomy shows and space science exhibits.
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹25 for adults
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Central College station and walk 15 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
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