Amusement Park Near Devanahalli: Fun World, 37 km Down NH44

The nearest full-size amusement park to Devanahalli is Fun World at Palace Grounds, about 37 km and 55 to 85 minutes down NH44. Adults pay ₹999 online, and children and seniors ₹799. That covers more than 100 rides and the water park, from 10:30 AM until 7 PM.

Devanahalli is a fort town that has become a boom town. The old centre, with its fort walls and Tipu Sultan's birthplace, is now surrounded by airport-linked layouts, new schools and a growing number of families who moved out from Bengaluru for space.

What hasn't arrived yet is anything like an amusement park. The nearest full-size one is Fun World at Palace Grounds, about 37 km south on NH44. It's one road almost the whole way: past the airport, through Yelahanka, over the Hebbal flyover, and you're there.

At 55 to 85 minutes, it's a day trip rather than a quick outing. But with more than 100 rides and a full water park on one ₹999 online ticket, a day is exactly what it's built for.

What makes Fun World the easy choice from Devanahalli

Bengaluru has bigger parks and newer parks. Fun World's case is simpler. It's inside the city, it's one of the cheaper full-scale parks around, and it lets you do things the others don't, like bring your own lunch.

• It's one highway, NH44, almost door to gate.
• One ticket covers two parks: more than 100 rides plus Water World, unlimited, all day.
• ₹999 online for an adult, ₹799 for a child or senior citizen.
• Outside food is allowed, which not every big park permits.

Thrill rides, family rides and a kids' zone

There are more than 100 rides in all. At the top end are the Roller Coaster, the Pendulum, the Sky Drop and the Tsunami, which has the park's longest queue, so it's worth riding early. In the middle are the family rides like Matter Horn, Techno Jump, Power Surge and the Carousel, which most adults will happily go on twice.

For small children, the kids' area has the Fun Express, Flying Appu, Kiddy Tagada, Motor Bike, NFS Car and Flying Tiger, plus a dedicated toddler zone. Only one ride costs extra: the Dashing Car, at ₹50 a ride.

Travel from Devanahalli to Fun World

Approximate distance	37 km by road
Typical travel time	55–85 min
Best route	NH44 south past the airport and Yelahanka, through Hebbal to Mekhri Circle, then Jayamahal Road
Public transport	KSRTC and BMTC buses towards the city along NH44; get off near Mekhri Circle
Leave by	9 AM to reach the 10:30 AM opening

From Devanahalli town, head south on NH44 past the airport turn-off and Yelahanka, over the Hebbal flyover and on to Mekhri Circle, then Jayamahal Road. It's about 55 minutes on a clear weekend morning and up to 85 once Hebbal is busy. Buses heading into the city along NH44 pass Mekhri Circle, which is a short auto ride from the gate.

The entrance is on Jayamahal Road, opposite the TV Tower. On-site parking is paid and staffed. There's a map on the directions page.

A day out for schools in Devanahalli taluk

Schools in Devanahalli, Vijayapura and the villages around them often use Fun World as their big annual trip, and the logistics suit a hired bus. It's one highway into the city with no complicated turns, and Palace Grounds has space for buses.

A few things that make school days go smoothly. Group rates are quoted, not listed, so contact the group desk early. Height rules matter: a child's ticket covers 80 cm to 140 cm, and some water slides need 122 cm, so shorter children in a class will have a slightly different day. Pack lunch, since outside food is allowed. Leave by 4:30 to have everyone home before dark.

See school trip destinations for more.

Planning a group trip from Devanahalli

Schools in the taluk, and companies in the aerospace park and the KIADB zones near the airport, book group outings here.

The park handles school excursions, corporate outings, college groups and birthday parties. There's a Corporate Package for team-building and a School Package for class trips. Rates depend on numbers and dates, so ask for a quote through the group booking desk before you fix the bus.

Coming from nearby areas around Devanahalli

The travel details above work much the same if you're coming from these nearby localities in Devanahalli taluk, north of Bengaluru:

• Vijayapura
• Budigere Cross
• Avathi
• Kundana
• Nallur
• Sadahalli

If you live closer to Yelahanka, the Yelahanka travel guide has its own timings.

A simple plan for a Fun World weekend from Devanahalli

• 9 AM: leave Devanahalli.
• 10:30 AM: gates open. Ride the Tsunami first, before its queue builds.
• 11 AM – 1 PM: Water World, while the pools are quietest.
• 1 PM: lunch, packed from home or from the food courts.
• 2 – 4:30 PM: back in the water or on the family rides, since the pools close at 4:30.
• 4:30 PM – 7 PM: thrill rides and the Roller Coaster.
• 7 PM: Head home, or stay for one last ride before closing at 7 PM.

Want the water side in more detail? There's a dedicated water park guide for Devanahalli. Before you go, it's worth reading the biggest rides at Fun World.

What a day at Fun World costs from Devanahalli

Book online. It's the biggest saving available, every day of the week. Prices include 18% GST:

Ticket	Who it covers	Online	Counter, weekday	Counter, weekend & holidays
Adult	Above 140 cm	₹999	₹1,199	₹1,499
Child	80 cm to 140 cm	₹799	₹999	₹999
Senior citizen	60 years and above	₹799	₹999	₹999

Children under 80 cm go free. FUN5 brings five adults in for ₹2,297. With a physical college ID, 30STUDENTOFF takes 30% off, and on Wednesdays FUNWEDNESDAY gives two women one ticket. Seasonal offers change, so check the tickets page for today's rates and codes.

Before you leave, pack nylon swimwear, a ₹500 note for the locker and lunch if you're bringing it. Then set off early enough to be at the gate for 10:30.