Parks, Gardens & Lakes in Bangalore

240-acre horticultural marvel with Glass House, 3-billion-year geological rock, 1,854 plant species, and biannual flower shows

Lalbagh Main Road, Mavalli, Bengaluru 560004

Lalbagh (Green Line) — 0.1 km

No commercial photo shoots, no plastic, no outside food

300-acre urban forest with State Library, Aquarium, bamboo clumps, mahogany trees, and a 15-acre activity zone for yoga & reading

Kasturba Road, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru 560001

Cubbon Park (Purple Line) — 0.1 km

No professional shoots, leash required for pets, no food in core zones

25,000-hectare wildlife corridor with tiger/lion safari, India's first butterfly park (48 species), and elephant rescue centre

Bannerghatta Main Road, Bengaluru 560083

Vajarahalli (Green Line) — 9.3 km

Arrive before 10 AM on weekends, no feeding animals

85-acre biodiversity park with musical fountain (weekends), zodiac-themed Nakshatra Vana groves, and massive rock garden

Mathikere, Bengaluru 560054

Yeshwantpur (Green Line) — 4 km

3-billion-year-old peninsular gneiss rock, Kempe Gowda watchtower, integrated with Dodda Ganesha & Bull Temple complexes

Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru 560019

National College (Green Line) — 1.3 km

123-acre lake with boating, island temple, playground, and migratory birds from Oct–Feb

Ulsoor, Bengaluru 560008

Trinity (Purple Line) — 11 min walk

150-acre Forest Department lake with 70+ migratory bird species, viewing decks, and walking trails

Hebbal, Bengaluru 560024

Former Central Jail converted into a public park with jail museum, protest grounds, and open-air amphitheatre

Seshadri Road, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru 560009

Majestic (Purple Line) — 2 km

37-acre serene lake with boating club, swimming pool, paved pathways, and Nov–Jan birding season

Sankey Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru 560003

Mantri Square (Green Line) — 1.8 km

98-acre lake with paved 4 km cycling/jogging loop, outdoor fitness park, and sunrise/sunset views

Agara Village, HSR Layout, Bengaluru 560102

277-acre lake with bamboo islands, boating, and peaceful bird-watching away from crowds

BTM Layout, Bengaluru 560068

Military-themed park with bandstand, themed children's play area, and memorial to India's first Army Chief

Cubbon Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru 560001

Community park famous for the annual Neralu tree festival, wide canopied paths, and a dedicated fitness vibe

Basavanagudi, Bengaluru 560004

India's first butterfly conservatory — 7.5-acre facility with polycarbonate dome housing 48+ butterfly species

Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru 560083

Vajarahalli (Green Line) — 9.3 km

Dinosaur-themed play structures, lakeside views, and open spaces popular with kids and walkers

Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560041

Bangalore's only urban forest — rocky terrain for bouldering, cycling trails, panoramic city views from the hilltop

Turahalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru 560082

Synchronized musical light and water show near Vidhana Soudha — a popular evening attraction for tourists and couples

Near Vidhana Soudha, Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru 560001

Vidhana Soudha (Purple Line) — 0.5 km

Quiet neighbourhood park with lush walking trails and greenery — a hidden gem for morning walkers

AECS Layout, Bengaluru 560037

Rejuvenated lake near Manyata Tech Park — popular with IT professionals for morning/evening walks and birding

Thanisandra, Bengaluru 560077