M. P. Birla Planetarium
6 people recommendvia r/kolkata·6 comments quoted below
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What people say, in short
The Birla Planetarium is a space-themed attraction where visitors watch a narrated show about the evolution of the world projected on the ceiling, with screenings in multiple languages at different times. Several commenters include it among Kolkata's recommended or must-visit tourist spots, and one suggests it for anyone who wants to relive childhood astronaut dreams. The main caveat is cost: one commenter felt the show was too pricey for what it offers.
Address
M.P. Birla Planetarium, Paul's Cathedral, 96, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Cathedral Rd, adjacent to St, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India
At a glance
- Known for
- Ceiling space show
The evidence
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Listed among the basic tourist spots to visit.
Suggests it for reliving astronaut dreams, joking you must be fine staring upward
Open until 7pm with the last show around then; calls it a great place.
Had mixed views on it.
Included in a list of places to visit in Kolkata.
Lists it as a must-visit.
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