Bannerghatta National Park
23 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Bengaluru, r/bangalore·25 comments quoted below
Cited comments posted Dec 2023 – Jun 2026.
Bannerughatta Biological Park, Bannerghatta Rd, Bannerughatta, Bannerughatta Kaval, Karnataka 560083, India
What people say, in short
A good family day out from Bengaluru; go for the safari and zoo, and book tickets online ahead.
Bannerghatta National Park is a frequent recommendation for a day out from Bengaluru, and a few commenters say it works well for families with kids. The safari and zoo are the main draws, though opinions on the safari differ: one visitor found it memorable despite calling it zoo-like, while another says it is not worth it and suggests a private jeep safari instead. A few commenters advise booking tickets online in advance, one suggests going early to beat long queues, and the park is also suggested for early-morning nature photography.
Best for
- Families · mentioned by 4 recommenders
- Nature · mentioned by 3 recommenders
- Photography
What people come for
- safari · named by 6 recommenders
- zoo · named by 5 recommenders
Before you go
The caveats people raised, newest first. Each links to the comment it comes from.
- Decent visit especially with kids, but don't expect a top-tier zoo. Feb 2026 comment
- Explains jeep rental holds six people, but advises skipping the safari altogether. Jul 2025 comment
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Says Bangalore is blessed with forests around and suggests venturing into Bannerghatta forest.
Suggests Bannerghatta Hills in Bangalore South as non-crowded with parking and a short stair climb.
Lists it among must-do family activities in Bengaluru.
Includes Bannerghatta Zoo on a list of Bengaluru attractions for people who like wild animals.
Suggests buying tickets in advance to skip long entrance queues and preparing for unpredictable weather.
Recommends the national park along with a museum and planetarium as things to do.
Advises booking bus safari tickets online.
Explains jeep rental holds six people, but advises skipping the safari altogether.
Says it's fun but unsure if the friends would be into it.
Calls the national park a great choice, agreeing it suits a family visit.
Lists the park among spots for early morning nature photography in Bangalore.
Good place depending on parents' interests
Recommends the zoo among family activity options.
Mentions Bannerghatta National Park and Zoo among the city's parks worth visiting.
Agrees the spot seems amazing and plans to go see it.
Paid for the pricier safari jeep and agrees it wasn't worth it.
Recommends Bannerghatta National Park.
Prefers the safari over the zoo due to opposition to caging animals.
Suggests taking the visiting boss to Bannerghatta park
Lists the national park as a day-out option from Bangalore.
Recommends it.
Advises booking tickets in advance and going early to avoid very long safari queues.
Recommends frequent, cheaper, uncrowded AC buses for the safari and buggy service for the zoo.
Booked the whole jeep for their group; says the jeep definitely improves the safari experience.
Decent visit especially with kids, but don't expect a top-tier zoo.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.