Priyadarshini Planetarium, Thiruvananthapuram

Opened in 1994 to the public, this is one of the most versatile planetariums in the country. The main GM-11 star field projector here can project almost all the constituents of the visible universe. It can also simulate the star-studded night sky over any location on the earth, on any day up to 12,500 years back or 12,500 years into the future. The planetarium will be closed on Mondays.

Show timings: 1030 hrs (in Malayalam), 1200 hrs (in English), 1500 hrs (in Malayalam), 1700 hrs (in Malayalam)

3D Show - 1115 hrs

Entrance fee:
Adults - Rs. 60/-
Children between 3 -10 - Rs. 30/-

For details contact : +91 471 2306024/25

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram, about 4 km away

Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 4 km away

Where to Stay

Homestay

LUMIERE HOMESTAY

Trivandrum
91-6238991831 97455130323

Approximate Distance: 2.45 KM

Hotel

Hotel Oasis

Opposite Prince Bar
Near Nandavanam Police Camp
471-2333223 4063604
8138801006, 8071280384

Approximate Distance: 0.92 KM

Tour Operator

TRAVEL NIVRITI

Ashwini, T.C 28/1161(1), Swra 33 Peringanamodom Lane, Sreekanteswaram Fort Post Thiruvananthapuram
471-4066123 9895235422
9995603261

Approximate Distance: 2.6 KM

Hotel

FAMILY CASTLE INN HOTEL & RESTAURENT

471-3132377 9074877266
9446445171

Approximate Distance: 5.24 KM

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Location

Latitude: 8.510032, Longitude: 76.946502