What to expect
Highlights
- The bus safari through lion, tiger, bear and herbivore ranges.
- The zoo, the butterfly conservatory and the animal-rescue centre.
- Forest surroundings adjoining Bannerghatta National Park.
Bannerghatta Biological Park
Bannerghatta Biological Park, about 22 km south of the city, is a large zoo, safari park and wildlife-rescue centre carved out of Bannerghatta National Park. Its best-known feature is a bus-based safari through fenced enclosures where lions, tigers (including white tigers), bears and herbivores roam.
Practical guide
Plan Bannerghatta Biological Park
Typewildlife
Nearest baseBannerghatta
Best timeOctober to February is most comfortable
Time neededHalf a day (3 to 4 hours) for the safari and zoo together
EntryPark + safari tickets from ~Rs 100; camera and premium safaris extra
Nearest town/baseBannerghatta
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typewildlife
Time neededHalf a day (3 to 4 hours) for the safari and zoo together.
Bannerghatta Biological Park, about 22 km south of the city, is a large zoo, safari park and wildlife-rescue centre carved out of Bannerghatta National Park. Its best-known feature is a bus-based safari through fenced enclosures where lions, tigers (including white tigers), bears and herbivores roam.
The complex also holds a conventional zoo, a butterfly park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre for captive-bred and rescued animals, and forest walking trails, making it a popular full-day family outing.
Visiting
Bannerghatta Biological Park — at a glance
Timings9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Tuesdays
Best timeOctober to February; weekdays less crowded
Entry: Park + safari tickets from ~Rs 100; camera and premium safaris extra
Getting here
How to reach Bannerghatta Biological Park
~22 km south via Bannerghatta Road; BMTC buses and cabs
Go early — safari slots are limited; closed Tuesdays.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 22 km south of the centre via Bannerghatta Road; taxis, autos and BMTC buses run there, and it is a 1–1.5 hour drive in traffic.
- Buy the combined park-and-safari ticket at the gate; go early as safari tickets and slots are limited.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February is most comfortable; weekdays are far less crowded than weekends and holidays.
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Visitor notes
- Entry, safari and camera charges apply and vary by section; the park is closed on Tuesdays — confirm timings before travelling.
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Bannerghatta Biological Park — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bannerghatta Biological Park?
October to February is most comfortable; weekdays are far less crowded than weekends and holidays.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bannerghatta Biological Park?
Entry: Park + safari tickets from ~Rs 100; camera and premium safaris extra. Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed Tuesdays. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bannerghatta Biological Park?
About 22 km south of the centre via Bannerghatta Road; taxis, autos and BMTC buses run there, and it is a 1–1.5 hour drive in traffic. Buy the combined park-and-safari ticket at the gate; go early as safari tickets and slots are limited.
How much time do I need for Bannerghatta Biological Park?
Half a day (3 to 4 hours) for the safari and zoo together.
What else is near Bannerghatta Biological Park?
Nearby you can pair Bannerghatta Butterfly Park (130 m), Indian Music Experience Museum (10.3 km), Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple (12.8 km), Muthyalamaduvu (Pearl Valley) (15.6 km).
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- Bannerghatta Biological Park:Jioganeshjio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0