Bannerghatta National Park

An amalgamation of a zoo, butterfly enclosure, aquarium, snake house and a safari park (with a lion and tiger safari), Bannerghatta National Park is a preferred escape for those who want to explore the lush hinterlands around Bangalore. Sprawling over 25,000 acres, the national park is located about 22 km south of Bangalore in the hills of the Anekal range, and set at an elevation range of 1245 m to 1634 m. Teeming with a wide variety of flora and fauna, the park is an educational as well as a recreational experience for children and is also frequented by trekkers. Amongst its wide variety of fauna, the park is home to leopards, elephants, wild boars and tigers. The park is also watered by a small lake, where visitors can also opt for a half-an-hour boat ride. A great escape from the city boundaries, this national park lets you unwind, explore the wilderness and makes for a great day-trip destination with your kids.