This quirky attraction features a wax museum with reasonably accurate figures of Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, action heroes and sports stars. There's also a 9D cinema (₹200) and bumper cars (₹150). Good for kids or a rainy day.
Benz Celebrity Wax Museum
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10.69 MILES
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1.08 MILES
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1.69 MILES
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