Uttarakhand Tourism Launches Astro Tourism Campaign

The combination of astronomy and tourism has given rise to a new form of sustainable and responsible travel known as astro-tourism. In India, various organisations are working on expanding terrestrial astro-tourism. Some places have even established astro-stays. For instance, at the Pangong Lake in Ladakh, visitors can capture the scenic beauty of the lake during the day, while at night, locals share their traditions and folk tales while guiding them to identify constellations. Recently, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has partnered with Starscapes, India's leading astro-tourism company, to launch ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ - India’s first-ever annual campaign dedicated exclusively to promoting astro-tourism. The campaign aims to provide a holistic astro-tourism experience with activities such as stargazing, special solar observations, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars, and much more.