8 Best Places For Stargazing In India

Akriti Mishra
Sep 05, 2024

Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

A paradise for all the star gazers, Spiti offers stunning night skies, particularly from Kibber town which is considered the highest motorable village in the World

Nubra Valley, Ladakh

With its high-altitude desert landscape and minimal light pollution, Nubra Valley is an ideal place for stargazing, especially during the summer.

Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

The great Rann of Kutch is the largest salt marsh in the world. Here, one can experience a strange light phenomenon known as Chir Bhatti (Ghost lights), making it perfect for stargazing during clear, moonless nights.

Nag Tibba and Raithal – Uttarakhand

This heavenly beauty observes a clear sky year-round except in the monsoon season. You can stargaze in The Goat Villages which is near Nag Tibba and Uttarkashi, around 3 and 7 hours from Dehradun respectively

Pangong Lake, Ladakh

The most popular tourist attraction in Ladakh, Pangong lake has the prettiest lit skies in the country painted with a mountainous background

Katao, Sikkim

Katao in Sikkim is the perfect place to choose for stargazing in India, one can find the most clear, unpolluted and beautiful there.

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

The expansive Thar Desert offers clear, dark skies away from city lights, providing excellent opportunities for stargazing, especially at the Sam Sand Dunes.

Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Remote and far from light pollution, Neil Island provides an extraordinary experience of stargazing with the reflection of the stars on the ocean.

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