Category

Garden

Duration

1 - 2 Hours

M-Ticket

Accepted

Accepts

Donations

Birding

Available

Parking

Available

Water

Available

PhotoGrap

Available

Staircase

Available

Baby

Friendly

Restroom

Available

Lounge

Available

Games

Available

Play Area

Available

MedKit

Available

CCTV

Available

Security

Available

Dustbin

Available

Adult

10 INR

Child

05 INR

MobileCam

FREE

Camera

FREE

VideoCam

FREE

Cash

ONLY

Overview

Jawahar Bal Bhavan, the children’s park, located near the MG Road end of the Cubbon Park. Bal Bhavan was opened in the year 1967, nearly a hundred years after Cubbon Park itself was opened. It now spreads over more than 11 acres. No map is needed to locate Bal Bhavan. On most days, all you have to do is follow the scent of popcorn or look for the balloon-sellers. The iconic toy train, Puttani Express, ferries both the young and the young at heart around the periphery of Bal Bhavan, past the playgrounds and the water bodies, the theatre, and the many garden areas available for birthday parties and events.

A 20 million-year-old fossilized tree adds to the appeal of the park. The tree was gifted to the Bhawan by the Geological Survey of India. There is a small toy train inside the park that runs on a track of almost 3/4th mile inside the beautiful Cubbon Park. it named Puttani Railu The train has three coaches, which can accommodate 48-50 children’s in a single trip. The ticket for the toy train is 20 INR, It lasts for about fifteen minutes. Jawahar Bal Bhavan provides row, pedal, and motorboats for boat rides.  Apart from the train and boating  Jawahar Bal Bhavan also have  Coin-operated Amusement are provided along with various play equipment like Slides, Swings, See-saw and Turret Wall, Beautiful cottages are constructed to provided entertainment.  Jawahar Bal Bhavan also has Children Little Theatre with 425 Seating Capacity with Sufficient Light and Sound System ability to display 35mm and 16mm Film Screen with 2. 35 mm two Projectors and 16mm  Projectors. this theater also has Approximately 1500 Sq.ft  Wooden Stage to perform activities. this Theatre is well sufficient for conducting Stage and Screening 

  Some activities that have been planned for Bal Bhavan are —

• Art Movement Workshop
  
• Storytelling
• Photography Exhibition
• Street Play by the Kaleido Group
• Performances by MD Pallavi and The Kabir Project
• Art Installations
• Children’s Activity Center

Know Before you go

Jawahar Bal Bhavan will be closed every Monday and every 2nd Tuesday and 4th Tuesday of the month and every Karnataka state government holiday. For more information, contact Jawahar Bal Bhavan 080 - 22864189. 

Things to carry

ID Card

Camera

Selfiestick

Sunglasses

Cap

Medicine

Sunscreen

Power Bank

Things not allowed

Alcohol

Edible

Weapons

Pets

Skates

Smoking

Plastic Bag

Operational Hours

January to December

Redemption Process

• Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
• Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.

Environmental Note: In the spirit of environmental consciousness, please refrain from printing unless explicitly specified. Let's be mindful of our impact— trees have feelings too!

Cancellation Policy

• No refund if cancelled : We know plans can change, and we're here to help. Unfortunately, no refunds are available once a booking is confirmed. Your reservation is final, and modifications or reschedules can't be accommodated. In case of cancellation, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
• Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued

Learn more about cancellations

Customer Reviews

Sunitha Harish

30 Jul 2023

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