How to Reach Bannerghatta National Park from Bangalore

Last Updated: May 13, 2021 Approved

Bannerghatta National Park is one of the well conserved animal sanctuaries in India and is a must-visit place in Bangalore. There are many things to see here, like the Grand Safari that will take you deep into the Forest, the Butterfly Park, the Butterfly & Animal Museum, and finally, the Zoo.

The main attraction of this park is Bears, Lions, White tigers, Bengal tigers, White peacocks & many more endangered species.

Steps

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Reach the Kempegowda BMTC bus stand by 9AM morning.
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Board bus no.365 or 365J from platform number 17, which directly goes to the Bannerghatta national park.
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If you stay somewhere near Whitefield area in Bangalore, take a bus no.335 from Hope farm to Marathahalli bridge, bus no.500C from there to Jayadeva hospital junction & bus no.365 from there to the park.
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Walk to the main ticket counter, pay Rs.260/ person if you want to go for the grand Safari that includes Bear safari, Tiger safari, Lion safari, Herbivorous safari & the zoo.
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Pay Rs.25 for camera & Rs. 120 for video camera.
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Pay Rs.80/person if you want to see only the zoo & not the Safari.
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If you want to visit the Butterfly Park, walk up to the entry of the butterfly park & pay Rs.25/person & Rs.25 for camera (If not paid at the main gate)
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Discount available for children between 5 years to 12 years (Rs.130), below 5 years (free), senior citizens over 60 years (Rs. 160, ID proof is must) & physically handicapped, also foreign citizens can pay in US $

Community Q&A

Question

Do I need to pay if I use a mobile camera?

Community Answer

No.
Question

Are outside foods allowed or not? Also, does the counter accept cards or only cash payments?

Lakshmi

Community Answer

Outside food is allowed. There is no restriction of taking food to this park. Payment can be made by card also.
Question

Are there hotels near Bannerghatta National Park?

Purplecakecaroline

Community Answer

Yes. The nearest hotels are Park Hotel and Resort, Bannerghatta Nature Camp Jungle Lodges, and Elephant Country Homestay.
Question

Are the any buses that run from Electronic City to Bannerghatta?

Community Answer

No. But you can take the train for around 20 pounds.
Question

How often does the bus go to the park from Bangalore?

Community Answer

There is a bus station at the gate of the National Park. A bus will travel from from Bangalore every half hour.
Question

How much time is required to fully visit Bannerghatta national park?

Community Answer

It takes a minimum of 7-8 hours to fully visit the park. Hence, you should aim to reach there at 0900 hrs and so you can see everything by evening.

Warnings

Also make sure you don't carry any plastic bags inside the park since its made a plastic free zone.

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Do not put your hands, head out of the Tempo during the Safari.

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Do not feed any animals or birds at the zoo

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