Karnataka, India
Explore 731 hectares of protected wildlife zones located 22 km south of Bengaluru. Spot free-roaming tigers, lions, and leopards on a guided safari.
5.0 from 16 traveller reviews on Viator
Tickets & tours
Select from shared bus tours, private jeeps, and full-day combo packages.
Most bookedAt Bannerghatta the wildlife is the same for everyone — how you see it isn't. Most safaris here run on the park's shared buses, and once you're done, you're driven...
Top ratedEscape the city bustle for the thrill of the wild! Our safari tour offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and see incredible animals up close. Imagine the...
Most travellers meet Bannerghatta from a safari vehicle, in daylight, with everyone else. Far fewer ever walk it — on foot, at dawn, when the forest still belongs to the...
Explore
Discover the main zones and habitats.
3 spotsSafari ZonesGuided vehicle tours to see free-roaming wildlife in natural habitats.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsThe Zoological GardenA 12-hectare walking park with rescued elephants, reptiles, and more.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
2 spotsButterfly ParkExplore India's first dedicated butterfly conservatory.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
The park remains completely closed to visitors every Tuesday.
Plan your trip for any other day of the week.
Plan your visit
Expect to spend 3 to 6 hours exploring the safari zones, zoo, and butterfly conservatory.
Visit between October and March for the best weather and highest animal visibility.
Take a direct BMTC bus from Kempegowda Bus Station or book an app-based taxi from Bengaluru.
Zoo entry costs ₹120. Safari combos start from ₹300 per person.
Carved out of the larger national park in 2002, this biological park covers nearly 7.3 square kilometers. It serves as a major eco-tourism and conservation area near Bengaluru. The park features dedicated Safari Zones where visitors ride safely in guided vehicles through large forested enclosures.
Alongside the safari, the park includes a 12-hectare zoological garden housing rescued and captive wildlife. You will also find India's first Butterfly Park, a 7.5-acre conservatory opened in 2006 with a climate-controlled dome.
Visitor numbers peak on weekends. Book your Tickets & Prices online in advance if you plan to visit on a Saturday or Sunday.
We use official park data and exact distances.
We list starting prices and detail what is excluded.
We include transport time from Bengaluru in duration estimates.
From Viator
16 reviews of the safari and buffet lunch on Viator
Was a very smooth experience; the driver cum guide, Umakanth, was very good. Everything was well taken care off and we enjoyed the experience
Excellent communication with Comfy Tours and they were really flexible. The pick up driver was on time and very friendly. He arranged for an excellent ranger who took some stunning photos with our mobile phones.
What a great experience! Highly recommend! Our driver Nadeem navigated the tricky traffic and safely got us to and from the park. Excellent communication from the tour operator. The experience was a once in a lifetime thing. We saw Elephants, Tigers, Lions, Bears, Deer and more! Our at site tour guide Raju was fabulous!
Travel tips
Tickets & PricesCompare zoo, bus, and jeep safari costs at Bannerghatta.Read 
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Plastic & Packing RulesWhat you can and cannot bring inside the park.Read The park opens at 9:30 AM. The zoo closes at 5:00 PM, while the final safari departs at 4:30 PM. The park is closed every Tuesday.
A private jeep costs ₹3600 for a Non-AC vehicle and ₹4500 for an AC vehicle. These prices cover the whole vehicle, which accommodates up to six people.
No. Bannerghatta Biological Park shuts down completely every Tuesday. Plan your visit for any other day of the week.
You can purchase standard tickets on the official park website. For a more organized experience with private hotel transfers, book a package like the
Jeep safaris provide a more personalized experience, better photography angles, and no waiting for a bus to fill up. Buses are cheaper and offer a slight height advantage.
The guided vehicle safari through the herbivore and carnivore zones takes roughly 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic inside the enclosures and animal sightings.
Book your tickets early to secure your preferred safari vehicle.
