Thirty kilometres from Bangalore’s Silk Board junction, on the Bangalore–Mysore Highway at Bidadi in Ramanagara District, VELS Jollywood Studios & Adventures occupies 40 acres of landscaped grounds with a proposition no other park in South India can match: the combination of a fully themed cinematic experience park, a water park, an adventure zone, a film studio, and four distinct dining concepts under one entrance. The park takes its name from the Tamil word “jolly” — fun and cheerful — and delivers on it through immersive zones that range from a walk-through Titanic recreation to life-size animatronic dinosaurs to a temperature-controlled sand beach.
Jollywood Ticket Price 2026 — Official Entry Fee
| Category | Price |
| Adults | ₹1,179 per person |
| Children (4–12 years) | ₹999 per person |
| Senior Citizens | ₹899 per person |
| College Students (weekdays, valid ID) | ₹885 per person (25% discount) |
| Children below 36 inches in height | Free or heavily discounted (verify at counter) |
Online booking discount: Third-party platforms and aggregators list starting prices from ₹782 — the best available rate for weekday online bookings. Check BookMyShow and Thrillophilia for current online offers before purchasing at the counter.
Birthday offer: The birthday visitor (birthday boy or girl) receives free entry on their birthday with a valid government ID showing the date of birth.
Group offer: Buy 3 tickets, get 1 free — available for online bookings.
Entry + Buffet Dinner Combo
| Combo Type | Price |
| Entry + Buffet Dinner (Veg/Non-Veg) | Higher combined rate |
Buffet dinner service begins from 3:00 PM. The Royal Kitchen buffet is available as an add-on. Verify current combo pricing at jollywood.co.in or +91 7009677009.
Jollywood — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | VELS Jollywood Studios & Adventures |
| Operated By | Vels Studios & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. |
| Address | Plot No. 24 & 26, Bidadi Industrial Area, Ramanagara District, Bidadi – 562109 |
| Total Area | 40 acres |
| Contact | +91 7009 67 7009 |
| marketing@jollywood.co.in | |
| Website | jollywood.co.in |
| Booking | booknow.jollywood.co.in |
| Park Entry Timing | 10:45 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Rides Operating Hours | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Water Park Hours | Shorter; varies weekday/weekend |
| Distance from Bangalore | ~30 km (~45 minutes) |
| Nearest Railway Station | Bidadi Station (~12 km from park) |
| Adult Ticket | ₹1,179 |
| Child Ticket (4–12 years) | ₹999 |
| Senior Ticket | ₹899 |
| Student Weekday | ₹885 (with valid ID) |
Jollywood Timings 2026
| Section | Timing |
| Park Entry | 10:45 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Rides Operation | 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Water Park (Jolly Island) | Shorter window; varies weekday/weekend |
| Buffet Dinner | From 3:00 PM |
Water park note: Jolly Island (the water park section) closes earlier than the main park — the exact closing time differs on weekdays versus weekends. If water park access is your priority, arrive by 11:00 AM. Verify current Jolly Island timings at the counter or on the official website before visiting.
Attractions at Jollywood
Titanic — The Unsinkable
Jollywood’s signature experience and the attraction that most distinguishes it from any other theme park in South India. A full walk-through recreation of the RMS Titanic’s decks and interiors, combining set design, audio-visual storytelling, and interactive elements to tell the story of the ship’s last voyage.
Visitors board through a themed entrance designed to replicate the ship’s exterior, then progress through recreated cabin sections, the grand staircase, and the ship’s deck. Live actors and animatronic characters interact with visitors, playing roles including the captain and crew. The experience incorporates virtual reality at specific stations to bring certain Titanic moments to life in a way that a static museum exhibit cannot.
Consistently rated the most memorable single experience at Jollywood in visitor reviews — particularly for adult visitors, history enthusiasts, and VR experiences. Duration: approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
The Lost World
A walk-through prehistoric jungle populated with life-size animatronic dinosaurs in realistic jungle settings. The experience covers multiple species — T-Rex, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, Velociraptor — with animatronics calibrated for movement and sound that create effective dinosaur encounters within the themed environment.
The Lost World is consistently cited as the top attraction for families with children — the combination of scale (life-size dinosaurs are significantly larger than any screen can convey), movement, and sound creates a genuinely immersive experience for the 6 to 14 age group. Duration: 20 to 30 minutes.
Jolly Island — Water Park
The water park section of Jollywood, positioned as the central water attraction for summer visits. Key features:
Temperature-Controlled Sand Beach: Described as the first temperature-controlled natural sand beach in the country, with a Heat Plate Exchanger system maintaining the beach sand at 26°C to 28°C at all times — the beach is comfortable regardless of outdoor temperature. This is genuinely unusual infrastructure.
Wave Pool — A standard large-format wave pool adjacent to the sand beach area.
Water Slides — Multiple slides of varying gradients feeding into dedicated pools.
Rain Dance — Covered dance floor with overhead water jets and music.
Wave Bistro — The poolside restaurant within Jolly Island, serving continental and Indian food alongside beverages. A lounge area overlooks the pool and beach.
Swimwear note: Only nylon and lycra swimwear permitted for water rides. Cotton not allowed. If not carrying appropriate swimwear, purchase is available at the park.
Thrill Island — Dry Rides
The amusement park section with dry thrill rides. Current ride inventory includes:
- Roller Coaster — Multi-element coaster track
- Drop/Tower Rides — Free-fall drop experiences
- Spinning Rides — Multiple flat spinning formats
- Bumper Cars — Standard bumper car arena
- Ferris Wheel — Aerial viewing ride
- Family Rides — Multiple family-appropriate formats
Adventure Park
A dedicated zone for corporate team-building and outdoor adventure activities:
- Rock climbing wall (multiple difficulty levels)
- Zipline (aerial descent across a section of the property)
- Rope courses and obstacle elements
- Team challenge formats
Available for general visitor use outside of corporate booking periods.
Maze Runner
A real-life maze with multiple paths, dead ends, and puzzle elements. A group navigation challenge that works well for families and groups who want a mental puzzle alongside the physical attractions. Duration varies — most groups complete in 15 to 30 minutes.
Jolly Licious — Children’s Play Zone
A candy-themed children’s play area with vibrant, colourful design oriented toward children in the 3 to 10 age group. Play equipment, soft structures, birthday party facilities, and a dedicated kids’ food zone within the section. The candy and sweets theming is consistent throughout — walls, furniture, and structures all follow the theme.
Romancia
A European medieval village street with a central marble fountain — a themed pedestrian zone combining ornate architecture, photo opportunities, and atmospheric design. Event space for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events with indoor venue capacity.
The Movie Wall
A street-format outdoor zone where every wall and surface features large-format film artwork, stills, posters, and movie tributes from Indian and international cinema. Walking the Movie Wall is a photogenic stroll through cinema history.
Miniature Garden City
A miniature landscape representation of a city with scaled-down buildings, vehicles, and street infrastructure — similar in concept to miniature park attractions worldwide, with a Bangalore and Indian city focus.
Jubilee Theatre — Amphitheatre
A 1,500-seat open amphitheatre hosting live performances, cultural shows, and special events. The Jubilee Theatre programme includes regular live shows of Indian cinema performances, folk entertainment, and special weekend events. The amphitheatre also hosts large-scale corporate and social events.
Twilight Dreams — Laser Fountain Show
An evening light and sound show at the park’s water fountain, using laser technology synced to a musical programme. The Twilight Dreams show runs in the evening session and is a significant draw for visitors who time their visit to include the evening light show experience. Specific show timings vary — check with the park on your visit date.
Dining at Jollywood
Four dining concepts operate across the park:
The Wave Bistro — Poolside restaurant at Jolly Island. Continental and Indian cuisine, cocktails and beverages. The most scenic dining option.
Royal Kitchen — Traditional Indian buffet. The lavish buffet featuring dishes across Indian regional cuisines is the park’s premium dining option. Available from 3:00 PM onwards as an add-on to entry tickets.
The Food Souk — Multi-cuisine food court covering Indian, fusion, and international flavours. Standard food court format.
Planet Jollywood — Themed dining environment.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the park.
VELS Jollywood Studios — Film Production Facilities
Jollywood is not just an entertainment park — the VELS group operates active film production studios within the same complex:
- 43,000 sq ft of indoor shooting space across 3 studios
- A proprietary PPC (Permanent Production Centre) floor — rare in Bangalore’s studio infrastructure
- Modern equipment including lighting rigs and sound insulation
Studio bookings are separate from the park experience and can be enquired at marketing@jollywood.co.in. This dual-use as an active production facility is part of what gives Jollywood its genuinely cinematic character.
Upcoming Events and Seasonal Programming
Jollywood maintains an active calendar of:
- Live circus acts (Jollywood Circus)
- Birthday packages (private sections, decorations, host, dedicated food)
- Corporate outing packages (adventure zone + dining + amphitheatre combinations)
- School trip packages (dedicated group entry and activity selection)
- Wedding venues — Romancia (indoor) and Jolly Island (outdoor)
Contact +91 7009677009 or marketing@jollywood.co.in for current event schedules and group/wedding pricing.
How to Reach Jollywood Bidadi
Address: Plot No. 24 & 26, Bidadi Industrial Area, Ramanagara District, Bidadi – 562109.
By Car/Private Vehicle: The most practical approach. Take the Bangalore–Mysore National Expressway (NH-275). Jollywood is approximately 30 km from Bangalore’s Silk Board junction — roughly 45 minutes on the expressway without traffic. GPS destination: “Jollywood Studios and Adventures Bidadi.” Ample on-site parking available.
By Bus: KSRTC and private buses ply the Bangalore–Mysore highway route through Bidadi. Board from Kempegowda Bus Station or Mysore Road interchange. Ask for Bidadi stop — the park is approximately 12 km from Bidadi station itself.
By Train: Bidadi Railway Station on the Bangalore–Mysore railway line. From the station, hire an auto-rickshaw or cab to the park (approximately 12 km / 20 minutes). Regular MEMU and passenger trains connect Bangalore City Station to Bidadi.
Nearest Metro: No direct metro connection. The Whitefield Extension of Namma Metro is approximately 12 km from the park area — not a practical approach for this specific destination.
Best Time to Visit
October to February: Bangalore’s weather is consistently pleasant through this period. Outdoor zones, the amphitheatre, and Movie Wall are most enjoyable. Less summer heat means the water park is less critical as the primary draw.
April to June: Peak summer and school holiday season. Jolly Island draws the highest footfall. Book online in advance and arrive at 10:45 AM opening.
Evenings (4:00 PM to 7:30 PM): Best photography light on outdoor zones. The Twilight Dreams laser fountain show runs in the evening. The temperature drops to comfortable levels from 5:00 PM onward.
Weekday advantage: Student discount (₹885 with valid ID), lower crowds, and shorter ride queues. Strongly recommended for college groups.
Jollywood vs Wonderla — Key Comparison
| Factor | Jollywood | Wonderla |
| Location | Bidadi, 30 km from Bangalore | Mysore Road, 28 km |
| Unique Differentiator | Titanic VR, Lost World dinosaurs, sand beach, studio | High-intensity coasters, scale of rides |
| Water Park | Yes (Jolly Island, temperature-controlled beach) | Yes (extensive) |
| Thematic Experience | High (cinematic zones throughout) | Standard (ride-focused) |
| Adult Ticket | ₹1,179 | ₹1,668+ |
| Studio | Active film production facility (unique) | No |
| Amphitheatre | 1,500 seats | No |
| Best For | Families with all ages; cinema lovers; couples | Thrill ride enthusiasts; teenagers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Jollywood Bangalore ticket price in 2026?
Adults ₹1,179; Children (4–12 years) ₹999; Senior Citizens ₹899; College Students (weekdays) ₹885 with valid ID. Online booking discounts bring adult entry from ₹782. Birthday visitor enters free on their birthday with valid ID.
Q2. What are Jollywood Bangalore timings?
Park entry: 10:45 AM to 7:30 PM. Rides: 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Water park (Jolly Island) has shorter hours varying by weekday/weekend. Buffet dinner from 3:00 PM.
Q3. What is the most popular attraction at Jollywood?
Titanic — The Unsinkable (VR-enhanced walk-through recreation) and The Lost World (animatronic dinosaur park) are consistently the top-rated attractions for adult and family visitors respectively.
Q4. How far is Jollywood from Bangalore city?
Approximately 30 km from central Bangalore (Silk Board) on the Bangalore–Mysore Expressway — roughly 45 minutes by car.
Q5. Can I book Jollywood tickets online?
Yes. Book at booknow.jollywood.co.in or through platforms like BookMyShow and Thrillophilia. Online booking is recommended for weekends and the Buy 3 Get 1 Free group offer.
