Queue at GRS Fantasy Park Mysore ticket counter by 10:15 AM on weekends if you want to enter when gates open at 10:30 AM sharp. The full-day adult ticket costs 749, but here’s what they don’t advertise loudly – arrive after 3 PM and pay only 599 for the same access to all rides until 6 PM closing.
The parking lot holds 500 cars but fills by noon on Sundays. Park in the overflow ground across the road (30 for cars) and walk 200 meters. The locker room attendant Suresh has worked here 8 years – tip him 20 and he’ll find you a locker even when the board shows “full”.
GRS Fantasy Park Complete Pricing Details
Location: Off KRS Road, Metagalli, Mysore – 570016
Timings: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM (7 PM on Sundays/holidays)
Regular Tickets: Adults 749, Children (649), Senior Citizens 499
After 3 PM: Adults 599, Children 499
Locker Rent: 100 (50 refundable)
Parking: Bike 20, Car 30
Contact: 0821-2584444
Water Rides That Actually Work
The Aqua Tornado, their signature ride, operates only when 4 people are ready – solo riders wait up to 30 minutes to form groups. The 60-foot funnel spins you at claimed 20mph (feels slower) before dropping into a 6-foot deep pool. Swimmers only – they check at the top.
Wave pool runs 15 minutes every hour – 11:15, 12:15, 1:15, and so on. Maximum 200 people allowed, but they squeeze in 300 on weekends. The waves reach 4 feet at the deep end. Kids under 4 feet height must wear provided life jackets (free but often torn).
Rides Frequently Under Maintenance
The Dragon’s Den “dark ride” breaks down every third day. When working, it’s a slow boat ride through plastic dragons with broken LED eyes. Not worth the 20-minute wait. The Crazy Cruise remains “temporarily closed” since January 2024 – permanently broken but they won’t admit it.
- Aqua Racer: 4 of 6 lanes usually work
- Pendulum: Closed more often than open
- Columbus: Operational but scary creaking sounds
- Family slides: All functional but faded colors
Realistic Ride Wait Times
Forget the “5-minute wait” signs. Sunday afternoon reality: Aqua Tornado 45 minutes, Wave pool entry 20 minutes, Popular slides 30 minutes each. The lazy river has no wait but moves so slowly you’ll wonder if the pumps work. It’s basically a stagnant pool shaped like a river.
Best strategy: Rush to Aqua Tornado at opening, hit water slides before noon, eat lunch 1-2 PM when others are riding, return for wave pool at 3:15 PM session when crowds thin slightly.
Food Court Pricing and Quality
The vegetarian restaurant charges 180 for meals thali that’s worth 80 outside. North Indian counter’s 150 fried rice tastes like yesterday’s leftover rice with soy sauce. The 90 pizza is frozen supermarket quality heated in a microwave. Only the 30 tea and 40 coffee are reasonably priced.
Smart visitors eat heavy breakfast before coming and survive on snacks. The 50 corn cups and 60 french fries are filling enough. Ice cream (40-80) from the Amul counter is the only decent food option. Water bottles 30 (20 outside).
Changing Room and Locker Reality
Two changing room blocks – one near entrance, another near wave pool. Both smell of chlorine and mildew. No hooks for hanging clothes, everything goes on wet benches. Shower heads work but no hot water ever. Soap dispensers perpetually empty – bring your own.
Lockers are small – barely fit two sets of clothes and valuables. No large lockers for bags. The 100 deposit (50 refundable) seems arbitrary. Lost key charge 500. The electronic lockers near the entrance work 50% of the time.
Getting There from Mysore City
By Bus: Routes 88, 119 stop at Metagalli Circle, walk 1 km or auto 30
By Auto: From city center 150-180, return auto hard to find
By Car: KRS Road straight, left at Metagalli Police Station
By Ola/Uber: 140-160, but return booking difficult from park
Actual Safety Standards
Lifeguards exist but mostly chat among themselves. They blow whistles occasionally but don’t actively monitor. The “height restrictions” are randomly enforced – depends on the ride operator’s mood. Life jackets are mandatory for non-swimmers in wave pool but half the buckles don’t work.
First aid room has basic supplies and one nurse. Anything serious means waiting for an ambulance to JSS Hospital (15 minutes away). They make you sign an indemnity form hidden in small print on the ticket back.
Dress Code Nobody Follows
Official rule: Only nylon/polyester/lycra swimwear. Reality: People wear whatever – cotton t-shirts, regular shorts, even jeans. They stopped enforcing dress code in 2023. Sarees and dupattas genuinely aren’t allowed for safety. Swimwear rental available (150) but questionable hygiene.
- What works: Any shorts and t-shirt
- What doesn’t: Formal pants, sarees, loose dupattas
- Recommended: Quick-dry clothing you don’t mind getting chlorine-stained
Which Rides Are Worth It
Aqua Tornado and Multi Lane slides justify the ticket price if you ride multiple times. Wave pool is fun for 15 minutes until overcrowding makes it uncomfortable. Kids below 10 enjoy the children’s area with mini slides and water fountains – parents can relax on nearby benches.
Skip the dry rides completely. The Columbus boat makes horrible mechanical sounds. Striking cars are basically broken bumper cars. The 5D theater (extra 50) shows a 7-minute low-resolution video that induces headaches.
Best Days and Worst Days
Tuesday to Thursday see minimum crowds – practically empty before noon. Fridays get busy after 3 PM with office groups. Weekends are chaos – 2000+ people for 500-person capacity. Public holidays are worst – even weekday holidays see weekend-level crowds.
Best experience: Wednesday morning in February. Worst: Any Sunday in May or during Dasara holidays. School summer vacation (April-May) means busloads of screaming children daily.
Hidden Costs and Surprises
Photography charges 100 per camera but nobody checks phones. The 50 tube rental for lazy river is mandatory though not mentioned anywhere. Premium cabanas cost 2000 extra but are just plastic chairs under a tent. Birthday party packages start at 15,000 for basically nothing special.
The “rain dance” advertised happens only Saturday evenings if minimum 50 people are interested. It’s just sprinklers over the dance floor playing Bollywood music. The DJ takes requests for 100 per song.
Compared to Other Water Parks
GRS Fantasy Park isn’t Wonderla Bangalore (which costs 1,400 but delivers value). It’s not even as good as Kishkinda in Hampi. Think of it as a municipal swimming pool complex with slides added. Manages to be Mysore’s only water park, hence survives despite mediocrity.
For 749, you could visit Mysore Zoo (100) plus Palace (100) plus nice restaurant lunch (500) and have better memories. But if kids insist on water slides and you’re stuck in Mysore summer, it’s your only option.
Genuine Tips from Regular Visitors
Arrive at 10 AM, not 10:30 AM – ticket queue takes 30 minutes on weekends. Bring your own padlock for lockers if you don’t trust theirs. Wear old clothes – the chlorine concentration ruins colors. Apply sunscreen every hour – no shade anywhere except food court.
- Rent tubes (50) immediately – limited supply
- Claim chairs near wave pool before 11 AM
- Avoid food court 12:30-2 PM rush
- Keep locker key tied to your wrist – easy to lose
Is GRS Fantasy Park Worth 749?
For Mysore residents with no alternatives – maybe once a year. For tourists – absolutely not. You’re in a heritage city with palaces, temples, and gardens. Why spend a day at a mediocre water park? Unless you have kids who won’t stop asking, skip this completely.
The park needs major renovation, better maintenance, and price reduction to justify visiting. Until then, it survives on Mysore’s lack of entertainment options and parents’ inability to say no to children.
Nearby Attractions If You Leave Early
Most people leave by 3 PM, exhausted or bored. The Folklore Museum is 3 km away (closes 5:30 PM). Melody World Wax Museum stays open until 7 PM, 4 km distance. Planet X Gaming Lounge in Nazarbad (5 km) offers better entertainment for teenagers.
FAQs About GRS Fantasy Park
What’s the actual ticket price for GRS Fantasy Park?
Adults 749, children 649 full day. After 3 PM: Adults 599, children 499. No online discounts despite website claims.
Can we carry outside food to GRS Park?
Officially no, but security rarely checks bags thoroughly. Small snacks hidden in bags usually pass. Water bottles definitely prohibited.
Which rides are included in GRS ticket?
All rides except 5D theater (50 extra). But expect 3-4 rides under maintenance any given day.
Is GRS Fantasy Park good for small children?
Kids area exists but limited. Children aged 5-10 enjoy more than teenagers. Toddlers have very few options.
Best time to visit GRS Fantasy Park?
Weekday mornings in winter (November-February). Avoid weekends, holidays, and summer vacation at all costs.
Last Updated: August 2025
Next Update: After Dasara season review
For better Mysore experiences, try Brindavan Gardens evening fountain show or Mysore Zoo morning safari timing.