Check out these awesome places near Bangalore for a family trip
Vacations are important but trips with your family are even more special and important. Family trips let you bond and enjoy each other’s company without other responsibilities of school and office looming over you. It gives both parents and children a way to connect with the other and understand each other better. There are more than a few resorts in Bangalore for familytrips that have packages that can be customized to suit your family’s needs.
Otherwise, you can just pick a place from this list and start driving.
1. Bannerghatta National Park
If you and your children enjoy wildlife, don’t miss out on the Bannerghatta National Park. An hour from Bangalore, this park is a dream come true for kids that love animals. In case you get tired, which is a likely possibility since you’re traveling with kids, feel free to step in one of the several resorts Bangalorehas. You can opt to take a safari to have a look at the wildlife and even indulge in boating activities for a more relaxed day.
Time: 9:30 am to 5 pm
Safari Timings: 10 am to 4:30 pm
Distance from Bangalore: 37.5 km via NH48
2. Innovative Film City
This place makes it possible for kids to enjoy and learn at the same time. A fantastic option for the entire family, this place has dozens of kid-friendly activities where you can see amazing attractions and museums. 3D studios and adventure sports await you the Film City. You can make an entire day out of it and revel in some nostalgia yourself along with your kids at Cartoon City. Aqua Kingdom is also pretty inviting with its wave pools and slides. The Dino Park will awaken the Jurassic Park fanatic in you and let’s not forget the Haunted Mansion where skeletons, zombies and everything scary will come to life. Go Karting, Bungee Jumping and even Bull rides are a staple at the Film City. You can also enjoy museums such as the Wax Museum and the Tribal Museum.
Time: 10 am to 7 pm
Distance from Bangalore: 40.7 km via NH275
3. Mysore
Weekend trip? Then you absolutely must go to Mysore. Packed with activities that both parents and kids enjoy, Mysore is the place to be if you have a couple of days to spare. Fantasy Parks have a whole host of rides that enthrall both children and parents. Ramp Slide, Mini Aqua Bowl are popular attractions. Adult-friendly rides such as the Dragon’s Den and Freefall Crazy Cruise also draw in a ton of parents.
If thrilling rides are not your thing, Mysore Zoo offers a better a much better option. All sorts of animals are in the Mysore Zoo. If animals don’t fascinate you, hop on to a toy rain at the Rail Museum or enjoy the vintage locomotives that Mysore has to offer.
Need something quieter? Go to the Karanji Lake where you can enjoy boating and birdwatching and spot ibises, butterflies and black swans.
Time: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Distance from Bangalore: 149 km via NH275
4. Shivanasamudra Waterfalls
A 3-hour drive from Bangalore will transport you into the magical realm of the Shivanasamudra Waterfalls. Feast your eyes on the Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls. Once your kids are in awe of the sights, you can show them a viewpoint known as Dargah that has a fantastic view. This is a great spot for a picnic or lunches. There is also a temple here that is quite ancient as well as a boating temple near a renowned temple Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple.
Time: All day
Distance from Bangalore: 138 km via NH275
Depending on the age and the kind of activities your children enjoy you can choose a place that has something for everyone. If your children are especially small and you have to travel far, consider staying in a resort to let their tired feet rest. If you don’t want to go too far, you can always take them to the Trampoline Park, Cubbon Park or just Lal Bagh where they can run around and enjoy themselves.
