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15 THINGS TO DO IN BANGALORE THAT ONLY A MOM FROM BANGALORE CAN TELL

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See its not very rare that you always find Facebook posts asking people hotel recommendations, places to see, eat out and do when you
head out for a holiday. If you are new to the city then you always wish there was a local who could help you out. We know that feeling and
thats reason enough that we bring to you must see places with kids in Bangalore with your kids and all of these are recommended by a
local Bangalore mom.

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This post has been contributed by Deepthi Rai Gohain, mommy to a 3 year old and Senior HR manager with a leading ITES firm two
things that keep her busy when she is not sleeping or shopping. She is always ready to step out with her lil one, whether to the nearby
park or on a long family holiday. Deepthi resides in Bangalore with her family and is an avid reader of kidsstopress.com.

1. Bannerghatta National park: If you have time for just one outing with kids, you should definitely take them to the Bannerghatta National
park. You can spend half to full day here with kids of all age. The park has a zoo, a mini safari and an aquarium. There is also a butterfly
park nearby an enclosure with lots of butterflies flying around which little kids really enjoy watching. The park is open on all days except
Tuesday.

Address: Bannerghatta National Park, Bannerghatta Road, Bannerghatta.

Website: BannerghattaNationalPark

2. Cubbon Park and Bal Bhavan: Bal Bhavan is a wonderfully designed amusement park. Located within is the Cubbon Park which is a
great place to spend some time with your kids in the outdoor. You can have your own picnic and play at the mini park. There is a Toy Train
Ride as well as a Doll Museum where you will find an assortment of dolls and toys collected from different parts of the world.

Address: Kasturba Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Contact: 090151 57913

3. Lalbagh Botanical Garden: During Jan or Aug, one shouldnt miss the flower show at the Lalbagh. The garden can be visited any time
during the year and children can enjoy the open space and learn about different plants, trees and flowers. There are various activities
planned at this garden for kids.
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Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004

Contact: 080 2657 8184
Facebook: HoneyBeesNatureClub

4. Wonderla Amusement park: Bangalores amusement park for kids and adults. If you are looking for some thrill,then pack your
swimsuits and sunscreens and head to Wonderla. They have upto 59 rides for various ages. However, recommended by a Bangalore mom
to carry a pram if travelling with toddlers to the park.

Address: Wonderla Bangalore Amusement Park, 28th k.m., Mysore Road, Bangalore 562109
Contact: +91 80 22010333 | +91 80 22010300
Website: Wonderla

5. Visit one of the lakes: Bangalore is called a lake city and you must include one of the many lakes in your itinerary depending on whats
close to the place of your stay. You can enjoy bird watching, boating or a relaxed walk around the lake. Recommended lakes are the
Ulsoor lake, Agara lake or even the Lumbini garden at the Nagavara lake which is more crowded but also has many things around for kids
to do.

6. Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: With a similar attraction in Mumbai, The Nehru Planetarium is an unconventional way about the solar
system. The planetarium has a sky theatre with two different shows daily.

Address: Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road, Bengaluru (Bangalore), India

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7. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM): This museum has different galleries dedicated to various science
galleries like Fun Science Gallery, Space Gallery, Engine Hall and more. They also have a virtual game area, where children can play
music using virtual instruments. The museum also conducts a mini-planetarium show called Taramandal at regular intervals. This is the
only museum in the world other than the Smithsonian Institutions in the US, to have a full-scale replica of the 1903 flyer of Wright brothers.

Address: Kasturba road, Bangalore

Website: VisMuseum

8. Innovative film city: Innovative Film City is an entertainment paradise with world class facilities. It houses 27 different facilities ranging
from, Amphitheatre, Retail High Street, Food Courts, Theme Restaurants, Entertainment District with Indias first Dinosaur Park, Haunted
Mansion, Cartoon City with Indias biggest Roller Coaster, Aqua Kingdom, Miniature city, Ripleys Enchanted Mirror Maze, Ripleys Believe
it or Not Museum,, Funplex within 4D- Theatre, Louis Tussauds Wax Museum, Go-Karting, Mini Golf, Innovative Wannado City, Adventure
Sports, Roller Skates, Fossil Museum, Fossil Hunt, Double Decker Carrousel, etc.

Address: 24 & 26, Bidadi Industrial Estate, Bidadi,Bengaluru 562 109

Contact No:+91 (080) 22099999
Website: InnovativeFilmCity

9. HAL Museum: If your kids dream of flying high or are interested in aerospace, they will absolutely love this museum. This is Indias first
aerospace museum and kids can admire and learn about the design, shape and details of different air machines.

Address: Varthur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Website: HalMuseum

10. Gerry Martins Farm: Reconnect with nature and peace while your kids enjoy interacting with animals. The Gerry Martins Farm gives
kids a chance to spend time with farm animals and feed them. A great experience to get away from the hustle bustle of the city.
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Address: Thee Martin Farm Bangalore, 33 Carmelaram Post, Sarjapur Road, Chikkabelandur, Bangalore 560035
Contact: +91 98457 79666 (between 9am and 5pm)
Website: MartinFarm

11. Snow City: No matter what the temperature outside, you can take your kids here for some freezing fun. Various attractions like Real
Snowfall, Snow Caf, Snow Dance Floor, Snow Basketball, Toboggan Rides, Snow Rock Climbing, Snow Rafting, Ice Igloo and Snow Free
Ball Play. However there maybe some issues with the hygiene conditions warns our mum from Bangalore

Address: 5, Fun World Complex, Opposite TV Tower, J C Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560006
Contact: +91 080 2355 0000 Website: SnowCity
You may also like: Indoor play areas in Bangalore
12. Nandi Hills: Incase you are looking for a day picnic, Nandi Hills is perfect. It is a popular hangout for Bangalooreans. The attractions
here include a garden maintained by Horticultural department, Tipus drop from where Tipu used to kill his prisoners and a temple with a
thousand year old nandi statue. On the way to the hills there are sunflower gardens and wine yards. It is approximately 60 kms from
Bangalore.

13. Embassy Riding School: Embassy International Riding School Bangalore (EIRS), is Indias premier horse riding school, run according
to British Horse Society (BHS)standards. 240-acre campus is in Devanahalli, where they offer structured riding lessons for all levels from
beginner to advanced conducted by highly-qualified BHS Instructors, Pony Club activities for children of all ages. A range of leisure,
entertainment and hospitality activities, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or a weekend on at outdoor tented guest camps or dine at Ai
Cavalli, one of the citys longstanding Italian restaurants widely known for its simple, rustic appeal and delicious home-style cooking.
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Address: 149/223, Next To Stone Hill International School, Tarunhunse Village, Jalahobly, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562157
Contact: 080-22796391, +91 7353779533
Website: EmbassyRidingSchool

14. Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain: Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain is located inside an energy park maintained by the Horticulture
Department and the department of Karnataka Renewable Energy. The fountain, solar panels, a windmill and a biomass plantare powered
by renewable energy resources. childrens park is there. Shows are for 30 minutes each and are held at 7 PM and 8.30 PM daily. The
shows start with the national song of Vande Mataram, tunes of patriotic songs, popular Bollywood numbers, few Kannada songs and ends
on a spectacular note to the music of Sare jahan se achha. Truly a sight to see!

Address: Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, T. Chowdaiah Road, Bangalore 560001

Contact: (80)22864125

15. Equilibrium Climbing Station: Perfect for all ages! This is an indoor climbing gym with various activities. A challenging experience for
kids and adults!

Address: 606, 6th Floor, Devatha Plaza, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Contact:088616 84444
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THE COOLEST INDOOR PLAY AREAS FOR KIDS IN BANGALORE

Indoor Play areas are an inevitable part of modern day parenting and you cant blame us for it. Sometimes its too hot, sometimes its
raining hard and sometimes you just need to be. As always we bring to you the list of the coolest play areas in Bangalore all recommended
by local mom. Dont forget to see Mumbais favourite Indoor Play Areas For Kids. You will also love these recommendations on what
you must do in Bangalore recommended by a local mom in Bangalore.

1. Kydz Adda: Kydz Adda offers a unique, exciting and hygienic 5000 sq feet of play environment. It gives kids an opportunity to jump,
climb, run, read, relax at their own will and wish in a fun-filled and safe environment. There are sub play areas depending on the childs
age. While kids play, parents can enjoy a nice time at the caf, read a book or even work with the available Wifi access.
Kydz Adda also holds workshops and activities for kids occasionally.

Age: 3 years +
Address: 2nd Floor, 980, 13th Cross, Banashankari, 2nd Stage, Bengaluru 560070
Contact: 080 2671 5959
Website: KydzAdda
Facebook: KydzAdda

2. Funky Monkeys: While Funky Monkeys is one of the best indoor play spaces in Mumbai, they recently opened one in Bangalore as
well. You can read the complete review here.

Age: 6 months to 10 years

Address: Funky Monkeys Play Center (Bengaluru), Level 4, 1 MG Road Mall, Trinity Circle, Opp. Taj Vivanta, M.G. Road, Bengaluru
560008
Contact: 080 2208 6595/96/97
Website: FunkyMonkeys
Facebook: FunkyMonkeys

3. Bumble Bee Studio: Bumblee Studio has age-appropriate toys and activities which help develop cognitive, physical and social skills in
children. They have separate play areas for children of different ages. They also do personalized theme parties and engaging classes and
interactive games.
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Age: 0 to 6 years
Address: 8th Main road, between 13th and 15th cross, Malleswaram; 4th Floor of the Century Quadra Building, Bangalore, India
Contact: 080 41210606
Website: BumbleBeeStudio
Facebook: BumbleBeeStudio

4. Snakes & Ladders: An after-school fun zone, Snakes & Ladders provides physical activity and entertainment corner for children.
The soft play area that is pollution free and hygienic, with a double-decked play zone, provides children the all-needed physical activity. A
total of more than 1600 sq ft of play area, slides, swings and Ball pool, engages each child with activity and imagination through the time
they spend in Snakes & Ladders.

Age: Upto 10 years

Address: Snakes & Ladders, 1st Floor, Motati Meadows, Old Madras Road, Above ICICI Bank, Diagonally opposite RMZ
Infinity, Bangalore
Contact: +91 (0)80 6570 5105
Website: Snakes&Ladders

5. Happy Hopperz Hub: This activity centre has everything. It is a complete centre which has a play area, holds parties, events,
workshops, camps and much more.

Age: 1 to 12 years
Address: No.53,2nd Main Road, AECSLayout, Geddala Halli, Sanjay Nagar Main Road,
Bangalore 560094
Contact: 9343824161/ 9663655012
Facebook: HappyHopperzHub
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6. Equilibrium Climbing Station: Perfect for all ages! This is an indoor climbing gym with various activities. A challenging experience for
kids and adults!

Address: 606, 6th Floor, Devatha Plaza, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Contact: 088616 84444
Facebook: Equilibrium Climbing Station

7. Monkey Maze: Another well known soft play area in Bangalore. Kids can play Angry Birds Live with a 3ft Catapult, Pigs, and Angry Bird
Plush Toys ! Kids can also play with magic sand, silly putty, or paint your own terracotta jewellery or pottery. Parents can enjoy meals at
the little cafe Tiny Treats.

Address: 31, 80 ft Road, Indiranagar, Opp. Gitanjali Jewels, Bangalore

Contact: 8050008045
Website: MonkeyMaze

8. Gubacheez: GuBacheez has a three level play area with Slides, Ball pools, Ball shooters,Trampoline, Mini Carousel, Climbing wall and
separate sensory toddler area. It also has a separate Gaming room, Art corner and Pretend play areas . Parents can enjoy snacks or just
coffee from the inhouse Little Something Cafe, or work with the free WiFi while the kids are busy playing.

Address: 1491, 11th cross, 20th Main,HSR Layout, Sector 1, Bangalore 560102
Contact: 080-49534693, 9535765171
Website: Gubacheez

9. Play Arena: Play Arena has a lot of cool activities for kids and adults. Theres Paintball, Dirt Track, Bowling, RC Racing, Segway, Laser
Tag, Kids Play and much more. Its a complete package of fun and games.
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Address: Sy No. 75, Central Jail Road (also called Matha Amritha College Road), Opposite Silverwood Regency Apartments, Close to
Total Mall Sarjapur Road, Kasavanahalli, Bangalore 560035
Contact: +91 99000 99911
Website: PlayArena

10. Girias Childrens Explorium: The Girias Explorium is a 25000 sq foot space that allows learning through play. It is vibrant and
colourful as well as engaging and entertaining for children. The entire space is divided into six sections like Explore, Build, Splash, Invent,
Live and Create. The Explore section is a five storey physical structure that kids love to climb through, the Build section mimics a
construction site and children can play with the equipment, The Splash section has water based activities for younger and older children
.The Invent section gets you to flex your brain by inventing things and the Live section is a model of the real world that toddlers thoroughly
enjoy. The Create section is great for the Art and Crafty souls who are itching to use their hands and make something.

Address: No. 526, Amarjyoti Layout, Inner Ring Road, Domlur, Bangalore, India 560073
Contact no: +91 9591600007
Facebook: Girias Childrens Explorium

11. Gambolla: Gambolla caters to kids 0 to 12 years of age. Spread over 4500 sqft, they have a play area, a Giant tree house, a library
nook for your reader, arts and craft activities, day camps and they host birthday celebrations as well. You can even drop off your children at
Gambolla as you catch up on errands or a movie and your children will be taken care off. Parents can also use the free Wi-Fi at the caf
while the children are having fun.

Age: 0 12 years
Address: 9/3, Madras Bank Road, Bangalore, India 560 001
Contact no: (080) 4205 8980
Facebook: Gambolla

12. Hide & Peek: Spread over 4000 sqft, Hide n Peek offers children space to play and activities to enjoy like a play kitchen, sandpit, rock
climbing, ball pool, library etc. They are equipped to engage children up to 10 years of age and host birthday parties too. Parents can enjoy
their coffee at the garden caf .
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Address: 102/ 7, 1st Main, Jayamahal Extension, Bangalore, India 560 046
Contact no: 080 40967237
Facebook: Hide & Peek

CHILD FRIENDLY WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM BANGALORE

TGIF! Am I right? And what could be better than a long weekend! With our weekdays being so jam packed it is little wonder that we all look
forward eagerly to long weekends, regular weekends seem so short right?

So this weekend, if you are in Bangalore, do we have a treat for you! In my home, I love going to themovies and shopping, my husband
loves cooking and reading, and my daughter obviously doesnt like either and loves going to the park, watching her cartoon or visiting her
cousins and grandparents. But one thing all three of us absolutely love is packing our bags and getting away, to just about anywhere.

There is absolutely no dearth of places to visit near Bangalore. You can visit one every weekend for an entire year no exaggeration here!
A simple google search can give you hundreds of options to choose from. What I am listing below are my favourite picks amongst the best
weekend getawaysfrom Bangalore while travelling with kids.

Mysore

You just have to pay a visit to the Mysore Zoo. So if you havent yet taken your kids, stop reading and start driving! Its one of the best zoos
in India and can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. Besides the zoo, the Brindavan Gardens and the musical fountain is something children
will definitely enjoy. You could do a day trip to Mysore or even plan to stay back a day and visit the Rangantittu bird sanctuary on your way
back. (Especially during the bird migrating season)

Coorg
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We love Coorg and hope to retire and settle in a coffee estate and drink coffee all day in the near future! Besides making retirement plans,
Coorg is also a great place to take your children. My daughters favourite things to do in Coorg are deer feeding at Nisargdham, elephant
bathing at Dubbare, mini toy train ride near the Kings seat, plantation treks and a long nature walk.

Tip: Skip all the resorts and choose from one of the multiple homestay options. My recommendations are The Elephant
Corridor and Palace Estate.

Nagarhole and Iruppu

Iruppu is one of the best waterfalls to take your kids to because its one of the very few waterfalls where you can allow your kids to play in
the water and is not too risky. Do check on the right season to visit though. The Nagarhole sanctuary has a very good safari which the kids
will enjoy and if you are really lucky you could even spot a tiger. Not just during the safari, even during our drive to and fro we spotted many
deer, peacocks, monkeys, and elephants.

Tip: If you are there during a long weekend, try and catch the first or second early morning safari slot to avoid the crowd. There are no prior
reservations for the safari tickets.

Ooty
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Despite the commercialization, there is something about Ooty that will always make you visit again and again. (Dont miss our Travel
Diaries to Coonoor) When you are here with the kids, dont miss the toy train, boating at the Ooty lake, and the botanical garden. And of
course dont forget to shop for Ootys famous chocolates.

Tip: There are a few really good farmstays in Ooty and would really recommend you choose one of these if available.

Pondicherry

If there is one thing I really miss in Bangalore, it is the sea. The sand, the beach, the sea food.sigh! And the closest beach destination to
Bangalore would be Pondicherry which is just about six hours away by car. Pick a beach front resort or hotel and just lay around on the
beach. If you enjoy being at the beach as much as my daughter and I do, you wouldnt add anything else to the itinerary. But yes, you cant
miss the Auroville ashram on a visit to Pondicherry.

These were my top 5 recommendations for long weekends. Here are some more for wildlifeenthusiasts:
Bandipur
Masinagudi
Kabini
Dandeli
BRT sanctuary

Children who are nature enthusiasts:

Chikmagalur
Bheemeshwari
Wayanad
Yercaud

Always remember:

1. Plan your weekend trips well in advance so you are not caught looking for accommodation.
2. During long weekends, start from home early, before 7am or you will waste time in traffic.
3. Make sure to carry plenty of fun things for your kids in the car to pass time.