Aug 05, 2025

Top 8 Best Stargazing Spots In India

Aanya Mehta

Hanle, Ladakh

At 4,500 meters, Hanle is Asia’s highest observatory. With no light pollution, it’s a stargazer’s dream — and now India’s official Dark Sky destination.

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Spiti Valley

With dry air and zero light interference, Spiti offers surreal views of the Milky Way, especially from Kibber or Langza village.

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Nubra Valley, Ladakh

Camp under open skies in Hunder or Turtuk for dazzling views of stars between dramatic mountain silhouettes.

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Rann of Kutchh, Gujarat

The salt desert reflects moonlight like a mirror, and during clear nights, the stars seem to stretch forever above this surreal landscape.

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Coorg, Karnataka

The hill town’s remote plantations and low pollution levels make for unexpectedly clear, star-filled skies — perfect from homestays or coffee estates.

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Hampi, Karnataka

Among ancient ruins and open granite hills, stargazing in Hampi is peaceful, beautiful, and often overlooked.

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Munsiyari, Uttarakhand

A quiet gem in the Kumaon Himalayas, crisp skies, snow peaks, and no city lights make this a haven for astro enthusiasts.

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Taregna, Bihar

Known for a solar eclipse once viewed here by Aryabhatta, this offbeat village has become popular with amateur astronomers for clean, rural skies.

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