Bengaluru to Bannerghatta National Park, one day, one cab
Bannerghatta is the closest destination on this list, about 22 km south of the city, and the one most likely to be treated as a half-day rather than a full one. It combines a zoo, a butterfly park and a bus safari through open enclosures, and the safari is what most people come for. Two things decide whether the trip works: it is closed on Tuesdays, and the safari slots go early at weekends.
Bannerghatta National Park at a glance
- Bangalore to Bannerghatta National Park distance
- ~22 km
- Drive time each way
- 45–75 min
- Opening hours
- Open 9:30 AM–5:00 PM and CLOSED ON TUESDAYS. The Grand Safari usually runs 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Entry
- Zoo entry around ₹120 for adults, ₹60 for children aged 5 to 12 and ₹70 for seniors. Butterfly Park about ₹50 and ₹30. A combined ticket runs roughly ₹170, ₹90 and ₹100. Bus safari from about ₹260 for adults and ₹130 for children; a private jeep or car safari runs into thousands
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings; the safari queue at a weekend is the whole experience otherwise
Worth knowing. The Tuesday closure is the single most useful fact on this page. It is 22 km out, it is a popular family outing, and people still drive there on a Tuesday. Safari slots also sell out at weekends, so book that part ahead.
Hours and ticket details checked September 2026. Temples and parks change these without notice, confirm before you travel if your plan depends on it.
Why Bannerghatta National Park?
- Grand Safari through lion, tiger and bear enclosures
- Butterfly Park, the first of its kind in India
- Zoo and rescue centre
- Closest getaway on this list, at 22 km
A typical QuicReach day
Pickup from Bengaluru
Arrive for opening, tickets and Butterfly Park first
Grand Safari
Lunch, then the zoo and rescue centre
Drop back home in Bengaluru
Sample plan, timings are flexible and your exact fare is shown upfront in the app.
Bannerghatta National Park trip questions
What are the Bannerghatta National Park timings?
Open 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Tuesdays. The Grand Safari usually runs between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Checked September 2026.
Is Bannerghatta closed on any day?
Tuesdays. It is worth repeating because it is 22 km out and a popular family outing, and a Tuesday drive there is a wasted morning. Every other day of the week, including public holidays, it is open.
What does a Bannerghatta ticket cost?
Zoo entry is around ₹120 for adults, ₹60 for children aged 5 to 12 and ₹70 for seniors, with the Butterfly Park about ₹50 and ₹30. A combined ticket is roughly ₹170, ₹90 and ₹100. The safari is priced separately. Figures checked September 2026 and they do move, so treat them as the expected range.
How much is the Bannerghatta safari, and should I book ahead?
The bus safari starts from about ₹260 for adults and ₹130 for children. A private jeep or car safari runs into the thousands depending on the vehicle. Book the safari ahead for a weekend: slots genuinely sell out, and turning up without one means the zoo without the part you came for.
How far is Bannerghatta from Bangalore?
About 22 km south of the city centre, roughly 45 to 75 minutes depending on where you start and how Bannerghatta Road is moving. It is comfortably the shortest run of any destination on this list.