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Our 5 Billion Stars Luxury Experiences

From casual sky-watching to immersive astro-tourism camps and certified training, we offer a variety of programs to connect you with the night sky.

Featured Upcoming Events

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Geminids Meteor Shower

2026-12-13

Prepare for one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. The Geminids are known for their bright, fast meteors and can produce over 100 meteors per hour at their peak.
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Astro-Tourism Flagship Adventures

We curate unforgettable journeys to India's most spectacular dark-sky destinations with location-wise custom setups.

Stunning night sky and Milky Way over the White Desert of Kachchh, Gujarat.
Season Active • Top Priority
Starting 15th October

Dhordo (White Rann), Dholavira & Bhuj

Journey to the Stars – Kachchh
Where the White Desert Meets the Cosmic Wonder

Experience Gujarat's flagship astro-tourism season across the shimmering white salt desert of Dhordo, the ancient prehistoric dark skies of UNESCO World Heritage Dholavira, and Bhuj. StarGazing India, pioneers of Astro-Tourism in Gujarat since 2008, brings you an unmatched 5-Billion Stars luxury stargazing journey under pristine Bortle 2 desert skies.

🌌 Package Highlights

  • Telescope Observations: Witness the spectacular winter Milky Way, Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, Jupiter’s Galilean moons, and Saturn’s rings through computerized telescopes.
  • Guided Constellation Tours: Learn about Indian Nakshatras, zodiac signs, and celestial navigation lore under crystal-clear naked-eye desert skies.
  • Astrophotography Opportunities: Capture magical starry nightscapes and Milky Way arches over the white salt plains and Harappan monuments.

🕑 Duration & Options

60-90 minute Exclusive Dark Location Stargazing Session. Choose from the following time slots:

  • Slot 1: After Sunset (Twilight & Planets)
  • Slot 2: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Deep Sky Objects)
  • Slot 3: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM (Milky Way & Star Clusters)

💳 Charges & Location Rates

Dhordo JTS Site

Rs. 1,500 per person

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Dholavira JTS Site

Rs. 2,000 per person

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Bhuj - Chhachhi

Rs. 2,500 per person

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Optional Transport: Rs. 1,000 per person (Optional)

Location-wise rates: Dhordo JTS Site: Rs. 1,500/person | Dholavira JTS Site: Rs. 2,000/person | Bhuj - Chhachhi: Rs. 2,500/person. Group Discount & Full-Night Package available on request.

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Milky Way over the forests and Astro Villages of Madhya Pradesh.
Season Active • MPTB Official
Season Active

Satpuda Tiger Reserve, Betul, Damoh, Chhindwada, Dhar & Umaria

Sky Safari & Astro Village – Madhya Pradesh
Where Wildlife Meets the Cosmic Wilderness

Discover Madhya Pradesh's pioneering Astro Village Network in association with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) & Ankur Hobby Center. Experience pristine Bortle 3 dark skies across designated tribal villages and tiger reserve buffer zones with professionally trained local Astro Guides and high-end telescopes.

🌌 Package Highlights

  • Telescope Observations: Witness deep-sky nebulae, star clusters, Saturn’s rings, and Jupiter’s Galilean moons in Central India's purest dark skies.
  • Guided Constellation Tours: Authentic tribal stargazing lore, Indian Nakshatras, and celestial stories under pristine forest canopies.
  • Astrophotography Opportunities: Capture the galactic core rising over tiger reserve wilderness and heritage tribal landscapes.

🕑 Duration & Options

60-90 minute Certified Astro Village Observation Session. Choose from the following time slots:

  • Slot 1: After Sunset (Sunset & Planets)
  • Slot 2: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Deep Sky Objects)
  • Slot 3: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM (Milky Way & Star Clusters)

💳 Charges & Location Rates

Dhaba & Chhedka (Madai) - Satpuda

Rs. 500 per person

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Bancha - Betul

Rs. 500 per person

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Richhkudi - Damoh

Rs. 500 per person

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Dhusavani - Chhindwada

Rs. 500 per person

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Gyanpura - Dhar

Rs. 500 per person

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Ranchha - Umaria

Rs. 500 per person

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Dhaba - Sky Safari

Rs. 2,500 per person

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Optional Transport: Self / Local Village Coordination

Official tariff: 6 Astro Villages at Rs. 500/person | Dhaba Sky Safari at Rs. 2,500/person (incl. 18% GST). Dedicated portal available at mpastrovillage.in.

Book Your Cosmic Journey – Madhya Pradesh
Or visit official MP Astro Village Portal (mpastrovillage.in)
High-altitude stars and deep-sky astrophotography over Himachal Pradesh
Season Active • 1 Site Active
Bir Billing Open (Keylong/Jispa: May)

Keylong, Jispa & Beer (Bir Billing), Himachal Pradesh

Journey to the Stars – Himachal
Where the Alpine Himalayas Meet the Cosmic Expanse

Experience ultra-dark celestial skies over the Himalayan heights of Keylong, riverside camping in Jispa, and the serene slopes of Beer (Bir Billing). Marvel at the cosmic brilliance of high-altitude Himalayan skies with our computerized telescopes and certified astro guides.

🌌 Package Highlights

  • Telescope Observations: Observe deep sky wonders, star clusters, nebulae, Jupiter's moons, and Saturn's rings through computerized telescopes.
  • Guided Constellation Tours: Learn Himalayan sky navigation, Nakshatras, and ancient mountain folklore under crystal-clear alpine skies.
  • Astrophotography Opportunities: Capture dramatic Himalayan ridgelines framed by the cosmic arc of the Milky Way and starry horizons.

🕑 Duration & Options

60-90 minute Exclusive Dark Location Stargazing Session. Choose from the following time slots:

  • Slot 1: After Sunset (Twilight & Planets)
  • Slot 2: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Deep Sky Objects)
  • Slot 3: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM (Milky Way & Star Clusters)

💳 Charges & Location Rates

Bir Billing Astro Site

Rs. 1,500 per person

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Keylong Dark Sky Camp

Reopening May 2027

Closed for Season

Jispa Riverside Site

Reopening May 2027

Closed for Season
Optional Transport: Rs. 1,000 per person (Optional)

Location-wise rates: Bir Billing Astro Site: Rs. 1,500/person (Open & Operational). Keylong Dark Sky Camp & Jispa Riverside Site reopen May 2027 after winter snow.

Book Your Cosmic Journey – Himachal
Stunning night sky at Ladakh, our flagship stargazing destination.
Season Closed • All Sites Inactive
Closed for Winter • Opens May

Leh & Pangong Tso

Journey to the Stars – Ladakh
Where the High Altitude Dry Region Meets the Cosmic Sky

At Ladakh's pristine high-altitude locations (Leh & Pangong Tso), StarGazing India brings you our flagship stargazing experience. Witness the mesmerizing core of the Milky Way galaxy from over 14,000 feet with zero light pollution and razor-sharp clarity.

🌌 Package Highlights

  • Telescope Observations: Witness Brightest Patch of Summer Milky Way, Jupiter’s moons, Orion Nebula, and craters of the Moon, Saturn’s rings.
  • Guided Constellation Tours: Learn about zodiac signs, nakshatras, and mythological stories under the naked-eye sky.
  • Astrophotography Opportunities: Capture the Loveliest Patch of Milky Way, constellations, and magical nightscapes over the best terrains of Ladakh.

🕑 Duration & Options

60-90 minute Exclusive Dark Location Stargazing Session (May to October Season):

  • Slot 1: After Sunset
  • Slot 2: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Slot 3: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

💳 Charges & Location Rates

Leh Chuchot Village Site

Closed for Winter

Closed for Season

Pangong Tso Lake Side

Closed for Winter

Closed for Season
Optional Transport: Rs. 1,000 per person

Season closed for winter. All high-altitude observation sites in Leh and Pangong Tso are closed. Bookings will reopen for the summer season in May 2027.

All observation sites in this region are closed for the winter season. Bookings will reopen in May.

Other Astro-Adventures

Resuming Soon From 15th December

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Bhitarkanika (Pentha Beach)

Coastal Dark-Sky Camp, Odisha

Discover the universe from the serene beaches of Odisha. This tour offers a unique coastal perspective on the night sky, far from city lights.

Resuming Soon

Workshops & Training

Empowering communities, students, and enthusiasts with the knowledge of the stars.

Certified Astronomy Guide Training
In partnership with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, we offer an intensive 90-day course to train and certify local youth as professional Astro Guides, empowering them to contribute to astro-tourism.

Program Details:

  • collaboration: MP Tourism Board
  • duration: 60 days + 15 days + 15 days (60 classroom, field, plus refreshers)
  • eligibility: Local youth with a passion for science and tourism.
  • locations: Gyanpura - Dhar, Bancha Betul, Dhaba - Narmadapuram, Dhuwsavani - Chhindwada, Richhkudi - Damoh, Ranchha - Umaria in Madhya Pradesh.
  • trainings Start: 01st September 2026
  • to Register: Ping on WhatsApp to be part of training.
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Community Workshops
We conduct hands-on workshops in villages and eco-resorts, teaching telescope operation and night-sky navigation to local communities, often alongside forest festivals and eco-camps.

Program Details:

  • focus: Telescope handling, constellation identification
  • audience: Rural communities, resort staff, event attendees
  • duration: Typically 1-2 days
  • eligibility: Open to all interested participants.
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School & College Outreach
Our team visits educational institutions for engaging talks and interactive sky-viewing sessions on topics like eclipses, meteor showers, and ISS sightings, making science exciting for learners.

Program Details:

  • programs: Live telescope viewing, science talks, workshops
  • audience: Students of all ages (school and college)
  • duration: Customizable (single session to multi-day events)
  • eligibility: Available for educational institutions across India.
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Astrophotography & Observation Skills
Learn to capture the beauty of the cosmos. Our guided workshops teach the fundamentals of astrophotography and advanced observation techniques under pristine dark skies.

Program Details:

  • skills: DSLR photography, image stacking, telescope-based imaging
  • audience: Amateur photographers and astronomers
  • duration: Varies (weekend workshops to extended camps)
  • eligibility: Basic camera knowledge recommended for astrophotography.
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Past Event Archive

A glimpse into our journey of sharing the cosmos. Explore our past workshops, public viewings, and special events.

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Outreach & Public

VENUS OCCULTATION — A RARE CELESTIAL ENCOUNTER
🌙✨ **RARE CELESTIAL EVENT — VENUS OCCULTATION!** On **14 September 2026**, watch the Moon pass directly in front of **Venus**, making the bright planet temporarily disappear from our view! 🔭 **StarGazing India is going LIVE** with telescope observation, expert explanations & live Q&A. 📅 **14 September 2026** ⏰ **5:00 PM IST onwards** 📺 **YouTube | Instagram | Facebook — LIVE** 🌌 **Don’t just hear about the Cosmos. Watch it happen!** **Join us LIVE & Look Up Together!** 🔭✨
September 14, 2026View Details
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Astronomy Guide Training

Astro Guide Training at Madhya Pradesh with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board
🌌 Astro Guide Training Programme – Madhya Pradesh StarGazing India, in association with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, is launching a 3-year Astro Guide Training Programme across selected Astro Villages of Madhya Pradesh. With 90 days of structured active training (60 + 15 + 15) followed by continuous field monitoring and professional development, the programme aims to empower local youth as skilled Astro Guides, capable of creating engaging, safe and scientifically meaningful night-sky experiences for visitors. From local youth to professional Astro Guides — bringing Madhya Pradesh closer to the stars.
September 1, 2026View Details
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Our Core Offerings

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Public Stargazing Nights
Join our telescope nights open to the public at various dark-sky locations. We host street-side astronomy events and large sky-watching gatherings during festivals.
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Astro-Tourism Camps & Packages
Experience the cosmos through our curated astro-trips to India’s premier stargazing destinations, including the famous Rann Utsav and serene forest retreats.
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Messier Marathon & Observation Campaigns
Challenge yourself with our annual all-night “Messier Marathon” to observe dozens of deep-sky objects. A true test for amateur astronomers!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Valued Partners

Gujarat Tourism

MP Tourism Board

Odisha Tourism

Evoke Experiences

We are proud to collaborate with state tourism boards, eco-resorts, and travel agencies to promote sustainable astro-tourism.