So, we finally made it to the HAL aerospace museum in Bangalore this weekend. It had been on our wishlist for the longest time and some how the plan would never pan out. This Saturday, M made sure we got ready and were out before the museum shuts its door to visitors.
It is a gorgeous place. Large open spaces, green and friendly folks around. The airplane models are mostly in open space around the buildings and are easily accessible for one to have a good look. The basic information about them is mentioned on the boards next to the aircraft.
The buildings have different engines and miniature models of some planes. It also has a lovely installation of a pilot having used the eject seat and come down with the help of a parachute. There is a flight simulator as well which is a little lame, but kids love it nonetheless. The souvenir shop has a supremely smooth talking sales guy and you will rarely walk out without making a purchase. The shop has lovely models as well as toy airplanes and helicopters in different sizes and prices.
The bathrooms too are thankfully clean. Only thing missing is a decent cafeteria / canteen. There is a small one, but all it sells is chips and soft drinks. I wish they would at least stock some sandwiches etc. But then again on a weekend the place hardly saw any crowd, so maybe it does not make sense for them to keep stuff that will go bad quick.
There is a little water body with an even smaller bridge going over it and different kinds of fish swimming by. Bub was supremely excited about seeing real "Feesh"! :) So was Cub actually, though he might have been more happy about the little bridge!
Folks in Bengaluru - GO! GO! GO! :)
Here's a peek;
Cub and me posing at the entrance! :)
Ze Papa and the Ze Bacchas!
Cub posing with the fighter jets and such! :)
While Cub is listening to all the gyaan being shared by M...
The Bub is quite happy picking up twigs from one side and throwing them over the hedge to the other side! :)
The little bridge with not so little boy! :)
The seating area to have your khaana is clean and comfy. One could carry a picnic and chill even! :)
This photu is only here because a little girl came in and squealed "Look Mamma! A PINK helicopter! :p
and while Cub was deciding on which plane to buy Bub was happily making funny faces and having a ball! :)
It is a gorgeous place. Large open spaces, green and friendly folks around. The airplane models are mostly in open space around the buildings and are easily accessible for one to have a good look. The basic information about them is mentioned on the boards next to the aircraft.
The buildings have different engines and miniature models of some planes. It also has a lovely installation of a pilot having used the eject seat and come down with the help of a parachute. There is a flight simulator as well which is a little lame, but kids love it nonetheless. The souvenir shop has a supremely smooth talking sales guy and you will rarely walk out without making a purchase. The shop has lovely models as well as toy airplanes and helicopters in different sizes and prices.
The bathrooms too are thankfully clean. Only thing missing is a decent cafeteria / canteen. There is a small one, but all it sells is chips and soft drinks. I wish they would at least stock some sandwiches etc. But then again on a weekend the place hardly saw any crowd, so maybe it does not make sense for them to keep stuff that will go bad quick.
There is a little water body with an even smaller bridge going over it and different kinds of fish swimming by. Bub was supremely excited about seeing real "Feesh"! :) So was Cub actually, though he might have been more happy about the little bridge!
Folks in Bengaluru - GO! GO! GO! :)
Here's a peek;
2 comments:
Looks like u guys really enjoyed... Now this is on my 'To See' list :)
wow thats awesome.
someday............we too will visit the place.
Lovely pics :)
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