Overview
Bannerghatta National Park offers a concentrated wildlife experience just south of Bangalore, combining a zoo, multiple safari options, and India's first butterfly enclosure in one accessible location. The park is ideal for visitors who want to see animals like white tigers, lions, elephants, and rhinoceros without committing to a longer trip into deeper wilderness.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Family Travel · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Fees
Foreign visitors from non-SAARC countries pay a combined fee of ₹400 adults for Zoo, Butterfly Park, and Grand Safari. Separate tickets for each section apply for Indian and SAARC nationals.
Food
The park is plastic-free; all snacks are served in paper bags. Vendors sell chaats, roasted corn, and peanuts near the Children's corner. The Hill View Restaurant outside the zoo offers plated meals.
Safety
Keep all body parts inside the safari bus and never feed captive or wild animals. Elephant activity near the Champakadhama temple tank restricts access after dark and in winter evenings.
Timing
Arrive before 2PM on weekends to secure safari tickets. The park is closed every Tuesday and operates 9AM-5PM Wednesday through Monday.
Transport
BMTC bus routes 365 and G-4 are the most reliable public transport options from central Bangalore, running every 10-20 minutes to the park entrance.