Places to visit in Bangalore this summer - Lawrence High School

With the summer holidays just a couple of weeks away, taking a break from the routine and mundane will be on the minds of many children and parents.  While, it may not be possible for everyone to afford a luxurious holiday, this is no time to mop and fret, for namma Bengaluru itself offers plenty of options in terms of fun and entertainment. 

Here are top ten places that you can visit in Bangalore this summer:

HAL aerospace museum: Anyone with little boys at home will know that boys and planes go hand in hand. This place situated on the old airport road has a lovely display of aircrafts with flight simulators too. There is also a toy store that sells cars and planes of all sizes-surely every child’s delight!

Lal Bagh: Escape into the lush green lawns and soak up the nature’s beauty under wide canopied trees this summer. Spread over a vast expanse, this well-maintained botanical garden is surely among the jewels of Bangalore.

Banerghatta Zoo: A zoo holds a special place in the heart for adults and children alike. A safari that takes you up close to the magnificent lions and tigers will send up a thrill and be worth the ride. There is also a beautiful butterfly park nearby that is worth seeing.

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Gerry Martin farm: An ideal place for a picnic or even a birthday celebration, this small farm, off Sarjapur road,  houses cows, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys and even turtles and a couple of Emus. Young children would definitely enjoy their time feeding and watching these animals in their natural habitat.

Rangashankara: The place houses some of the best plays for kids. There is an age limit for the plays and parents need to take a call for age-suitability; it’s a perfect place to give wings to the creative side.

WonderLa and innovative film city: Amusement parks always hold their charm with kids of all age groups. These places are a perfect place to pump up the adrenalin and drown in the madness.

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Nandi Hills: The place offers a panoramic view and is a perfect spot for picnics, treks and bird watching.  It can get very crowded on weekends, so it’s better to plan a trip during the week.

Cubbon Park: Bangalore is known for its sprawling parks and this is one of them. It also offers a few joy rides and a place for boating: perfect to spend a day with children who will have plenty to choose from.

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: A museum that will hold interest for science aficionados. There is a comprehensive range of exhibits on electronics, motor power and the uses and properties of wood and metal.

Hippocampus: This is an experience centre for kids with plenty of books and traditional games.  They also host children-centric carnivals and workshops; a fun place to read and introduce the child to the world of books and activities.

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We, at Lawrence School, hope that you find these pointers useful and come back refreshed after a wonderful and rejuvenating vacation. To know more about Lawrence school, please visit the website http://lawrenceschool.in/ and join us at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lawrence-School/