Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati

Name: Guwahati Planetarium
Address: Near Gauhati High Court, Guwahati, 781001, India

#6 among attractions in Guwahati

Museum, Entertainment, Observatories and planetariums

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Guwahati Planetarium is a center for astronomical education and research. Built in 1994, it is the only planetarium in Assam and the North-Eastern region of India. Its distinctive dome and sloping walls set it apart from the skyline of the area. ()

Coordinates: 26°11'30"N, 91°45'7"E

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Near Gauhati High CourtGuwahati 781001 India

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Day trips

Guwahati Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Umananda Temple, Dighalipukhuri, Assam State Museum, Ugratara Devalaya.

0.5 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Umananda Temple, Guwahati
14 min walk • Umananda Devaloi is a Shiva temple located at the Umananda Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati.
~1500 ftS
Lake
Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati
8 min walk • Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.
0.4 miS
Museum
Assam State Museum, Guwahati
12 min walk • The Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti in 1940. The late Kanaklal barua was the founder and president.
~1100 ftSE
Temple
Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati
6 min walk • Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam, is a Shakti shrine.
0.7 miSW
Market, Shopping
Pan Bazaar, Guwahati
17 min walk • Pan Bazaar is a locality in Guwahati, India surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar, Ambari and Fancy Bazaar. Situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, it is part of the city centre. Pan Bazaar means "betel-leaf mart" in English.
1 miSW
Temple
Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati
26 min walk • Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati is a temple located in Chatribari, one of the main trade hubs in the Indian city of Guwahati.
0.8 miW
Memorial
Northbrook Gate, Guwahati
22 min walk • The Northbrook Gate, was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874. The gate was built near Sukreswar Ghat where the viceroy anchored his ship.
0.5 miS
26°11'6"N • 91°45'14"E
State Art Gallery, Guwahati
13 min walk • Museum
~1920 ftSW
26°11'19"N • 91°44'49"E
Nehru Park, Guwahati
10 min walk • Park
0.8 miE
26°11'28"N • 91°45'54"E
Navagraha Temple, Guwahati
21 min walk • Temple
~1480 ftS
26°11'15"N • 91°45'4"E
Digholi Pukhuri, Guwahati
8 min walk • Lake

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Guwahati Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati (6 min walk), Digholi Pukhuri, Guwahati (8 min walk), Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati (8 min walk), Handique Girls College, Guwahati (9 min walk).

How to get to Guwahati Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guwahati Planetarium:

Train

Guwahati (17 min walk)

Bus

Astc (19 min walk)