Spiti Valley boasts one of the best night sky viewing experiences in India. In fact, if you've travelled to Spiti, or even seen the pictures, you'd know that the stunning landscapes of the day are equally matched by the gorgeous views of the Milky Way at night!
Starscapes, an astro tourism company, is hosting an Astro Camp in Kaza and Chandrataal in the Spiti Valley area, in collaboration with Spiti Expedition, to extend an opportunity to all astronomy enthusiasts to indulge in this immersive experience, and discover an entirely different side of Spiti Valley.
The Schedule:
July 10, 2023- September 9, 2023 in Kaza and Chandrataal (Himachal Pradesh).
Activities On Offer:
The Astro Camp will feature activities such as celestial show - Guided Tour Across the Night Sky, a 45-minute journey through the night sky, exploring the moon, planets, and stars, Planetary Parade, which includes witnessing the planets heralding the sun at daybreak. The camp includes STEM workshops to engage in hands-on activities like building and launching rockets using materials readily available at home.
Why Kaza And Chandrataal?
These places have pristine skies, minimal light pollution, elevated landscapes, and a Bortle scale rating of 1, which make them ideal for stargazing.
Price
Tickets start at Rs. 1000.
If you are an astronomy enthusiast, or find the night skies intrguing and are looking to take a plunge into discovering its secrets, this camp might prove to be the perfect opportunity for you! Do you have your own stories of Spiti Valley to share? Write about your experiences on Tripoto and earn credits!!