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

Hotel

Hotel Chaithram (KTDC)

471-2330977 3012770, 2331446
9400008580

Approximate Distance: 2.55 KM

Ayurveda Centre

Mitra Hermitage Ayurveda Hospital

TC-68/2363(2), Venkara Bund RoadThiruvallam P. O.
471-2381888 8136864149
9847064149

Approximate Distance: 8.13 KM

Tour Operator

Orizon Holidays Private Limited

A69, Elankom Gardens
471-4852121
9562006611

Approximate Distance: 2.05 KM

Hotel

Hycinth by Sparsa

Manorama Road
471-6662999 6662907, 2552999
9400000742, 9400000748, 9400000744

Approximate Distance: 2.16 KM

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Location

Latitude: 8.510032, Longitude: 76.946502