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.
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Typewildlife
Nearest baseBannerghatta
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Best timeOctober to February is most comfortable
Time neededHalf a day (3 to 4 hours) for the safari…
EntryPark + safari tickets from ~Rs 100
Places to visit2→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.
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.
Weather in Bannerghatta Biological ParkSeasonal guide
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Today at Bannerghatta Biological Park
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:31 pm
Golden hour best light5:31 pm–6:31 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:31 pm–6:56 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 77%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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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wildlifeBannerghatta Butterfly Park
130 m · 2 min walk
India's first butterfly park, a domed conservatory and museum within the Bannerghatta complex where dozens of butterfly species fly free among nectar plants.
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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
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Bannerghatta Biological Park is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Bannerghatta Biological Park
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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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.
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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Photographs: Jioganeshjio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Melchi Chosenyah (CC BY-SA 4.0), Unni.hariharan (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Bannerghatta Biological Park:Jioganeshjio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0