About Bannerghatta National Park

Natural and huge spread over a vast area a park is a wonderful place for nature and animal lovers. It is one among the few places in the world where wilderness is preserved so close to a big city. It provides picnic facilities to the urban population leaving in the vicinity of Bengaluru. Its attractions include a butterfly park, an aquarium, a zoo, children's park, crocodile farm, and a snake park. Due to its richness and variety of flora and fauna, it was declared as the National park in 1974. India's first butterfly park is at this biological park. It houses a butterfly conservatory, a museum, and an audiovisual room. Jungle safari gives an individual a chance to have a close look at the wildlife and have an amazing experience. The forest area has a large and unique species of plants and trees. It is a destination to be enjoyed with family and friends, where one can get in close touch with nature and wildlife, a true joy it is to enjoy peacefully a day out from our routine life.

Must See

  • Different variety of animals
  • Elephant sanctuary
  • Butterfly Park
  • Zoo
  • Safari rides
  • Snake house
  • Aquariums
  • Lake for boating
  • Animal rescue center

How to reach

It is 22 km. from the city center. One can board Bus number 365 from Kempegowda BMTC bus stand, it goes directly to the park. The buses are available every 20 minutes.

One can also hire a cab or local taxi to the park.

 

Tips

  • Plan to visit early so that the butterfly park and safari can be done before lunchtime, as few animals go for sleep post lunch
  • Volvo buses are available to explore the park area 
  • Take your snacks and water inside as prices are high inside the park
  • Bus tours and safari jeep rides are available to explore the park
  • Photography is allowed inside the park at an additional cost of 25 Rs.
  • Videography is allowed at an additional cost of 200 Rs.
  • Safari tickets can also be booked online
  • Weekends are very crowded and busy, plan early to avoid the crowd
  • Do not carry plastic as it is a plastic free zone
  • There are also many trekking routes present around the park, where one can experience trekking
  • A number of parks and resorts are available to stay near the park

Visit Time

Sunday:     9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:     9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:   Closed

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:     9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:          9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:     9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

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Entrance Fee

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For Indians it is Rs. 80 for adults, Rs. 40 for children below 12 years of age.

For foreign tourists it is  Rs. 400 for adults and  Rs. 300 for children

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Time you can spend

4 to 5 hours

 

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Weather

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