As Delhi chokes, escape to these hill stations for clean air and starry nights

While the Northern Lights remain a rare phenomenon in India, occasionally visible in extreme northern latitudes like Ladakh during strong solar storms, the experience of witnessing dazzling skies, meteor showers, and the shimmering Milky Way from high-altitude locations can feel just as magical. For those used to the grey haze of city life, this is nothing short of cosmic therapy.

Here are some of the best destinations in India where you can escape pollution, work remotely, and lose yourself under a starlit sky:

Nag Tibba and Raithal – Uttarakhand

In the Garhwal region, the villages of Nag Tibba and Raithal offer breathtaking night skies. Days here are for mountain trails, and nights for lying under thousands of stars.

Jaisalmer and Churu – Rajasthan

The Thar Desert remains one of India’s best stargazing destinations of all times. A night spent under the open stars in Churu or Jaisalmer is a rare, unforgettable experience.

Pin Valley – Himachal Pradesh

For mountain lovers, Pin Valley, a remote village in Spiti is pure magic. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and complete silence, the Milky Way appears vividly against the dark sky.

Ladakh – Jammu and Kashmir

Ladakh remains India’s top stargazing destination for the majority. Away from Pangong’s tourist chaos, quieter corners of the region reveal millions of twinkling stars and the Milky Way in full glory.

Tirthan Valley and Chopta – Uttarakhand

For those who want work and peace together, Tirthan Valley and Chopta offer a perfect balance. With reliable internet, cozy homestays, and unpolluted night skies, these destinations are remote-working hubs for city dwellers seeking cleaner air.

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