Jawahar Planetarium, Allahabad
Visiting hours: 0930 – 1700 hrs, Closed on Monday
Entry Fee: Rs. 20 per person
A historical city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, Allahabad is situated at the confluence and meeting point the rivers Saraswati, Yamuna and Ganges, popularly known to be the Triveni Sangam.
Being a city with sort of historic and cultural significance, Allahabad is a worth visit as there are a huge number tourist attraction spots here. One such important tourist spot is Anand Bhavan, a nineteenth century mansion. Beside this mansion situates the Jawahar Planetarium, also known as Allahabad Planetarium which was established in the year 1979. It was constructed with an intention to promote scientific thinking.
There are five shows every single day that feature many interesting and intriguing aspects related to astronomy as well as space. The planetarium takes the visitors for a celestial trip of the scientific kind and nature.
How to reach:-
Nearest Railway station: Allahabad railway station, via Kamla Nehru Rd around 4 km
Nearest Airport: Allahabad Airport, via National Highway 2 around 15 km