Bangalore’s Jayaprakash Narayan Biodiversity Park, also referred to as the JP Park, is a popular travel spot. The third-largest park in Bangalore is stretched across 85 acre. Frequently visited by fitness buffs and nature lovers, the park is an ideal getaway, featuring four lakes, several fountains and 250 plant varieties. The park features three play areas as well as beautifully planted lawns.
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JP Park: How to visit the park?
By bus: You can take a bus to the Mathikere bus stop.
By metro: You can take the metro to the Yeshwantpur Metro Station and then take a bus or a taxi to the park.
By car/taxi: You can hire a taxi or drive your own car to the park.
By auto-rickshaw: You can take auto-rickshaws to the park from any part of the city.
JP Park Bangalore: Timing
Monday-Saturday: 5 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 9 PM
Sunday: 5 AM-9 PM
JP Park Bangalore: Entry fee
Entry to the park is free.
Things allowed at JP Park Bangalore
- ID Card
- Camera
- Selfie stick
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Medicine
- Sunscreen
- Power bank
Things not allowed at JP Park Bangalore
- Alcohol
- Bags
- Outside food
- Weapons
- Pets
- Skateboard
- Smoking
- Plastic bags
JP Park Bangalore: Things to do
Playground: The park has a playground with slides, ladders and other children-friendly amusements.
Morning jog: The park features a 4.5 km running track. There is an area in the park designated for acupressure.
Snacks: The park offers a food court. Additionally, there are many food stands outside the park.
Other activities: The park has a laughing club and covered space for yoga.
JP Park: Main attractions
Musical fountain: One of the biggest draws of JP Park is the musical fountain. It is open on the weekends.
Rock garden: The park’s rock garden is yet another popular feature. It is created out of bits of vibrant tiles.
Honge Garden: The Honge Garden mimics a canopy-covered tropical forest.
Star groves: Three well-maintained star groves, Pavithra Vana, Nakshatra Vana and Navagraha Vana, are the park’s most well-known attractions. Plants associated with various zodiac signs can be seen in these grooves.
Statues: Life-size statues of farmers, animals, a modern family and other figures are part of the park. These figurines depict rural and urban life as well as life in forests and fields.
Water bodies: There are two water bodies in the park, each measuring 9 and 15 acre.
Natural lake: The park is home to a sizable population of catfish in a natural lake.
JP Park: Attractions near the park
- Orion Mall (4.6 km)
- ISKCON Temple (6 km)
- Bangalore Palace (8.4 km)
- Cubbon Park (10 km)
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (11.8 km)
- Venkatappa Art Gallery (11.8 km)
- Nandi Temple (13.3 km)
Nearby restaurants
- Sri Krishna Iyengar Bakery
- Food Campus
- Day Fresh Biryani Hut
- Sri Ayyappa Bakery & Sweets
- My Place
- Narmadha’s Hyderabadi Biryani
- Hotel Gowda’s
- Don’t Tell Mama
- Amma’s Pastries
- L J Iyengar Bakery
- Shanghai Salsa
FAQs
What is the park's timing?
The park is open from 5 AM-9 AM, 4 PM-9 PM from Monday- Saturday, and on Sunday from 9 AM-9 PM.
What is the entry fee for visiting the park?
There is no entry fee in this park.
Is outside food allowed inside the park?
No, outside beverages, foods, or drinks are not allowed inside the park.
What are some attractions near the park?
Iskcon Temple, Nandi Temple, Cubbon Park, Venkatappa Art Gallery, and Bangalore Palace are some of the well-known attractions near the park.
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