From huge gardens right in the middle of the city to incredible shopping destinations to an entire National Park — Bangalore has it all! Just a hop, skip and jump away from the centre of this metropolitan city is Bannerghatta National Park. A small portion of it is designated as a zoological garden known as Bannerghatta Biological Park, one of Bangalore’s must-visit places. This tourist destination boasts of a zoo, a butterfly conservatory, an aquarium, a snake park and more! Visitors can also go on a quick safari here too! It’s a great way to get a quick escape from the city with family and friends.
Planning to head to the Bannerghatta Biological Park? Here are the best ways to get there from:
1. Horamavu
2. Yelahanka
3. New BEL Road
4. Majestic
If you’re travelling from another area, you can find the best routes for you on the Tummoc app!
How to reach Bannerghatta National Park from Horamavu:
We’ve found four great public transport commute options for you:
Option #1: Using BMTC bus no. HMA-BSP-D10G and V-HBL-BNP
- Depending on which is closer, make your way either to the Horamavu Agara Lake bus stand or the Horamavu Petrol Bunk bus stand.
- From Horamavu Agara Lake bus stand, catch bus no. HMA-BSP-D10G to Horamavu Signal.
- Once you reach Horamavu Signal, make your way to the Horamavu Petrol Bunk bus stand.
- Hop on to bus no. V-HBL-BNP and get off at Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #2: Using BMTC bus no. KTNR-CVRHOSP and 411-B
- Make your way to the Jayanthinagara bus stand.
- Take bus no. KTNR-CVRHOSP to B Channasandra Bridge (towards Tin Factory).
- Next, catch bus no. 411-B from B Channasandra Bridge to Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #3: Using BMTC bus no. HMA-BSP-D10G, V-HBL-JGN and 500-CN
- Get to Horamavu Agara Lake bus stand or Horamavu Petrol Bunk, whichever is closer to you.
- From Horamavu Agara Lake bus stand, take bus no. HMA-BSP-D10G to Horamavu Signal.
- Then, take bus no. V-HBL-JGN from Horamavu Petrol Bunk to Bannerghatta Circle.
- Finally, take bus no. 500-CN from Bannerghatta Circle to Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #4: Using BMTC buses and Namma Metro Green Line
- Catch bus no. 294-C JTN-SBS from Jyothi Nagara to Indian Express.
- Head to Sampige Road Metro Station and take the green line metro to Silk Institute Metro Station.
- From there, get to Vajragiri Estate bus stand, and hop on to bus no. 215-Z to Bannerghatta Circle.
- And lastly, take bus no. 500-CN from Bannerghatta Circle to Bannerghatta National Park.
How to reach Bannerghatta National Park from Yelahanka:
Here are the top two public transport commutes for you:
Option #1: Using BMTC bus no. 401-JB and 365-M
- At Palanahalli Gate, get on to bus no. 401-JB. You can deboard at NES Office.
- From there, board bus no. 365-M which will take you right up to Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #2: Using BMTC bus no. 297-A and V-365P-BNP
- Once again, get to Palanahalli Gate bus stop.
- Hop on to bus no. 297-A and take it till Maharanis College.
- From Maharanis College, catch bus no. V-365P-BNP to Bannerghatta National Park.
How to reach Bannerghatta National Park from New BEL Road:
We’ve found three great public transport commute options for you on this route:
Option #1: Using BMTC and Namma Metro
- Get into bus no. KIA-10A from MS Ramaiah Hospital and get off at Yeshwanthapura TTMC.
- Hop on to the Namma Metro green line from Yeshwantpur Metro Station.
- Get off at Silk Institute Metro Station and make your way to the Vajragiri Estate bus stop.
- From there, get on to bus no. 215-Z till Bannerghatta Circle.
- From Bannerghatta Circle, take bus no. 500-CN to Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #2: Using BMTC Bus no. K-2A and 365-M
- Get to the MS Ramaiah Hospital bus stand.
- Catch bus no. K-2A to CBI (towards RT Nagara)
- From CBI (towards Mehri Circle) get on to bus no. 365-M which will take you right to Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #3: Using BMTC bus no. K-2A and 365-M
- Once again, head over to MS Ramaiah Hospital bus stop.
- Hop on to bus no. K-2A, and get off at Canara Bank Hebbala.
- From there, get on to bus no. 365-M.
- Get off at Bannerghatta National Park.
How to reach Bannerghatta National Park from Majestic:
Here are the top four commute options we’ve found for you:
Option #1: Using BMTC bus no. C-365
- From Majestic Bus Stand, AKA Kempegowda Bus Station, board bus no. C-365.
- Get off bus no. C-365 at Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #2: Using BMTC bus no. V-365
- Get on to bus no. V-365 at Majestic Bus Station/Kempegowda Bus Station.
- This bus will take you right up to Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #3: Using BMTC bus no. 365 SBS-BNP
- At Kempegowda/Majestic Station, look for bus no. 365 SBS-BNP.
- Take this bus to Bannerghatta National Park.
Option #4: Using BMTC buses and Namma Metro Green Line
- Hop on to the Namma Metro Green Line at the Srirampura Metro Station.
- Get off at Silk Institute Metro Station.
- Head to the Vajragiri Estate bus stand, and catch bus no. 215-Z to Bannerghatta Circle.
- Finally, at Bannerghatta Circle, get on to bus no. 500-CN which will take you right to Bannerghatta National Park.
Remember! Bannerghatta National Park is 22km from Bangalore’s city centre. So, keep in mind that you’ve probably got a long commute ahead of you. Here are some suggestions for music and streaming apps, podcasts and games to keep you occupied!
Since the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over, take precautions while venturing out. Download Tummoc to avoid excessive wait-time at bus or metro stops. You can also use the app to plan your commute and make the whole process simpler.
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