Summer fun under Rs 100 – Activities for kids in Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad & Bangalore

The signs of successful summer vacation:

• Exploring new things ✔
• Connecting with nature ✔
• Having a fabulous time together as a family  ✔
• Accomplishing all of the above on a budget of Rs 100 per person ✔

If you live in Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore or Ahmedabad, or if you’re planning to visit these cities, we’ve got some great news. You don’t have to break any bank to show your kids a good time. Here are a few of the many amazing, inexpensive activities you can enjoy with your children during the summer holiday in these four cities.

CITY #1 Hyderabad

1. Lumbini Park

An eco-friendly park that boasts of luminescent scenery, children’s rides, playground, nature walks, water-based activities…. They’ve got something to make every child giddy with delight. And the icing on the cake? They have a 3D laser show and a musical fountain show to top off a perfect day spent here.

Entry Fee:

• Adults: Rs 20
• Children: Rs 10

2.Buddha Statue

The serene waters of the Hussein Sagar lake are a vision to behold. But that’s not the only reason to bring your kids here. Take a slow boat ride to the centre, where standing at 18 meters tall is the largest monolithic Buddha statue in the world. Here, Buddhism stops being a chapter in a history textbook and becomes so much more.

Park Entry Fee	Boating Entry Fee
Adults: Free	Adults: Rs 55
Children: Free	Children: Rs 35

3. Nehru Zoological Park

Take your kids on a lion safari, stop by the Jurassic Park, visit the nocturnal animal house and butterfly garden, and take a tour of the Natural history museum… and that’s only a few of attractions at this incredible zoological park.

Entry Fee:

• Adults: Rs 40
• Children: Rs 12

4. KBR National Park

This natural park boasts of a wide variety of flowers, plants and trees, making it the perfect walking trail for the budding nature lover. The park also has historical significance as the Chiran palace lies within its borders and it’s definitely worth a visit as well.

Entry Fee:

• Adults: Rs 20
• Children: Rs 10

CITY #2: Pune

1. Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park

If your kids are curious about science, bring them here for a fun day of exploration and experimentation. There are several interactive science exhibits along with a 3.5-acre open science park that will set off many light bulb moments in your child’s brain.

Entry Fee:

• Adults: Rs 50
• Children below 15: Rs 30

2. Pataleshwar Cave Temple

If your kids are longing for adventure, take them on a trip to the 8th century.

Here, they’ve found an incomplete cave temple that is bereft of an entrance or exit, but full of wonder. Carved out of a single rock, this architectural marvel is worth seeing.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Free
• Children: Free

3. Pune Okayama Friendship Garden

If you can’t afford to take your kids to Japan this summer, then bring Japan to them. This 10-acre park is a replica of a typical Japanese garden with lush green lawns and hills, serene ponds with bright red fish, and even a whispering stream. Inspired by the elements and designed to fill all your senses, this park offers your children a wider perspective of nature.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 5
• Children: Rs 5

4. Gram Sanskruti Udyan Park

If your child is indoors playing video games all day, bring them here instead. Why play second life on a gaming screen when you can be in the middle of a reconstructed village? Whether it’s customs, food, tradition or music, city-living kids get a taste of rural life. It’s an incredible experience to truly understand how villages operate.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 50
• Children: Rs 30 

5. Tekdis (hills)

Mention of fun activities for kids in Pune is incomplete without the mention of its Tekdis (aka hills). Mornings of weekend and holidays, hundreds of city folks, old and young, climb these hills. One can spot varieties of birds, butterflies, plants. Also, young and old involved in conservation activities. Some of the popular tekdis are:

• Parvati hills
• Baner Tekdi
• Vetal Tekdi
• Taljai hills

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Free
• Children: Free

CITY#3: Ahmedabad

1. The Auto World Vintage Car Museum

If your kid is crazy about cars, they’ve got Lincoln, Bentley and Rolls-Royce car model that comes with a slice of history attached. This museum houses some of the best looking vintage cars in the world, and the best part? You can take your kid on a drive in one of the cars. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 50
• Children: Rs 50

2. Kankaria Lake

Summertime and water-based activities go together like chocolate sauce on vanilla ice-cream. It’s a perfect match. So bring your family out to the lake and spent the day here. You can go boating, visit the zoo, enjoy riding a toy train or just gaze at the spectacular view.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 25
• Children: Rs 10

3. Sabarmati Riverfront

This 10.4 km scenic stretch overlooking the river has been developed into one of the finest promenades in the country. There are playgrounds, flower gardens, water sports and other entertaining activities that make this strip the place to hang out this summer.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Free
• Children: Free
• Note: rides cost extra

4. Indroda Park

Skip the latest Jurassic Park sequel, and bring your kids here to see the real deal instead. This dinosaur and fossil park has a dinosaur museum, zoo, skeletons of many sea mammals, a botanical garden and even camping sites.

The only thing missing is Steven Spielberg yelling, ‘Cut!’ ;-).

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 20
• Children: Rs 10

CITY#4: Bangalore

2. Gerry Martin’s Farm

Take your kids out to this lovely farm for a full day outing. Here, your child can spend time feeding and cuddling cute creatures like pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs. There’s enough space to run around in the fresh air, too. It’s the perfect recipe for happy, pink-cheeked kids.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 100
• Children: Rs 100

1. Ulsoor Lake

One of Bangalore’s oldest lakes offers up a scenic imagery that can bring out the artist in your child. Carry a set of crayons, drawing paper and a picnic and spend an arty afternoon together. You can also take your kids boating here.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Free
• Children: Free
• Note: Boating: Rs 35 for 20 minutes

3. Bal Bhavan

Located within the historic Cubbon Park, Bal Bhavan is every child’s fantasy playground come to life. Here, they have a toy train ride, a doll museum, a mini park, a life-size chess board and large open spaces perfect for outdoor picnics.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 10
• Children above 12: Rs 10

4. Technical Museum

Press this button. It’s every child’s favourite thing to do. And this interactive museum allows children to explore, touch and experience everything, teaching them that science can be loads of fun.

Entry Fee:  

• Adults: Rs 40
• Children: Free

End Note

Each city has its adventure and entertainment oasis.  Check out these fun and interesting kids activities this summer that are also exciting for the adults and pocket-friendly.

Note: Ticket prices mentioned for each attraction are as per the pricing information available on 31st March 2019. Please check the website of the respective attractions for any changes in the ticket prices.

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