Milky Way Season from Bhandardara Campsite

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Location: SAMRAD DEEP SKY CAMPSITE of Horizon Astronomical Society

Our location is based 3 hours away from Mumbai.

This event aims for deep sky objects which are not generally seen by naked eyes but require not only professional telescopes to see by also expert guidance for understanding them. 

Our events are for all age from school students to working professionals. 

Join our dark sky location at Sandan Valley for an incredible experience of the night sky.

1. Stargazing from dark location
2. Professional telescope with expert guidance
3. View planets, galaxies, cluster, nebulae, deep sky objects, through high grade telescopes
4.  Observe lunar surface in-depth
5.  Learn to identify your zodiac sign and other Greek constellations
6. DIY smartphone astrophotography and light painting workshop
7. Interactive session with our cheerful faculty
8. Stay in tent with washroom facilities
9. Only 3 hours from Mumbai
10. An overnight experience of lifetime with lots of memories to take back

 Mobile number: 81691 67678  

• entry: INR 1999/- 
  • (Includes evening snacks, dinner and morning breakfast)
• entry with pick up from Kasara railway station: INR 

Travelling from Kasara to Samrad and Samrad to Kasara by our arranged vehicles : INR 500/-

• Evening snacks (Chai-Nashta)
• Dinner: unlimited veg/non-veg 
  • (Dal, Rice, two type of Bhaji, Chapati and one non-veg dish)
• Morning breakfast

Commute via Train

• Take Kasara Train 10:16 AM from CSMT
  • 10:16 AM leaves from CSMT 
  • 10:23 AM at Byculla
  • 10:29 AM at Dadar 
  • 10:36 AM at Kurla 
  • 10:40 AM at Ghatkopar
  • 10:53 AM at Mulund
  • 10:57 AM at Thane 
  • 11:07 AM at Diva Jn
  • 11:13 AM at Dombivli 
  • 11:21 AM at Kalyan 
  • 11:35 AM at Titwala 
  • 11:55 AM at Asangaon
  • 12:34 PM arrives at Kasara 

Commute via car

• three hours of drive from Mumbai or  
• two hours of drive from Kalyan

Reach 81691 67678 to get pin location of our campsite or any other queries.

• Water bottle
• Warm clothing for winter nights
• Mosquito repellent cream (Odomos)
• Blankets
• Easily removable footwear

Optional things to carry (on your own risk):

• DSLR
• Tripod for cellphone or DSLR if you are going to do astrophotography.
• Binoculars

• 12:24 PM - Pick up at Kasara station for Samrad village
• 04:30 PM - Check in at deep sky campsite
• 05:00 PM - Exploring the site and evening snacks
• 06:30 PM - Introduction to astronomy, understanding the night sky and the flow of the events overnight
• 07:00 PM - Observation of Saturn and its Ring, Jupiter and its satellites, beautiful clusters, nebulae, binary stars and much more from our large telescopes.
• 08:00 PM - Identification of pole star, constellations, nakshatras and zodiac signs
• 09:00 PM - Dinner break
• 10:30 PM - Astronomy discussions and talks (special topics on astronomy)
• 11:30 PM - Stargazing for deep sky messier objects
• 12:10 AM - Tea Break
• 01:00 AM - Astrophotography and light painting workshop from cellphone camera as well as DSLR. Bringing your Cellphone / DSLR Tripod is necessary if you are interested to learn Astrophotography.
• 02:00 AM to 04:30 AM - Fun games and interactive session and talk with our experts. Participants who want to Rest/Sleep are free to do so during this time
• 04:30 AM - Early morning stargazing when sky has changed & new objects are visible.
• 07:30 AM - Walk to see a famous valley nearby (Optional Activity). 
• 10:00 AM - Packing your bags with memories of a night full of stars.

• Alcohol or smoking or any kind of intoxication is strictly prohibited at our premises. You will be asked to leave for such behavior.
• Weather conditions are not in our hands. In case of cloudy weather or any natural or man-made calamities refund will not be provided. Alternate plans or in-door activities are done in case of sudden climate changes during event.
• Stay will be provided in tent. Allocation of tents will be on 2/3 person sharing basis. If you want 1 tent by yourself, you will have to pay additional INR 500 for the same. Inform organiser 3 days Prior for a private tent.
• If you are interested in wide field astrophotography kindly carry tripod for your cellphone or DSLR.
• We shall not take responsibility for loss of personal belongings and/or Life. By taking this ticket you agree to all terms and conditions.
• We do not Provide any kind of Insurance health or life
• This is not a leisure event/activity, you will be out of your comfort zone. Thus, we requested to be prepared mentally before coming to the Event.

1. 100% refund, if cancelled 7 days prior the event

2. 50% refund, if cancelled within 3-7 days of event

3. 0% refund, if cancelled within 0-2 days of event