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  • Upcoming Events
  • Observatories
    • Vangani Observatory
    • Bhandardara Deep Sky Camp
  • Ladakh Astro Tour
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    • Observatory
    • Past Events
    • Astrophotography
  • Spiti Valley Experience
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Astro Booking

LADAKH ASTRO TOUR (ACCOMPANIED BY ASTRONOMER)

Open Date: 22 August 2025 

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Cost: 34,999/- pp (Train/Flight tickets excluded)

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days

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Ladakh Gallery


    WHAT IS ASTRO TOURISM?

    Astro-Tourism is a type of tourism that combines travel with interest in astronomy and the night sky. This form of travel is one of the fastest growing travel trends in the world, with many locations attempting to preserve dark skies. This type of tourism is considered a subcategory of sustainable ecotourism, as it focuses on conserving the environment and connecting individuals with nature. Astro Tourism is open for all age and everyone who is interested to witness the beauty of night sky. Astronomers along with their equipment accompany you in the tour we have planned. So Hurry-up, this is going to a memorable trip of your life.

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    Why Ladakh?

      

    ● Known as the "Land of High Passes," Ladakh is nestled in the Himalayas.


    ● It features snow-capped peaks, pristine rivers, and ancient monasteries.


    ● Offers unique landscapes like Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.


    ● Famous for its high-altitude desert terrain, minimal light pollution, and clear night skies.


    ● A prime location for stargazing, featuring breath-taking views of celestial phenomena.

    Detailed Itinerary

    Day 0

     ● A flight from Mumbai to Leh (via Delhi). 

    Day 1

    ● Acclimatization at Leh.

    ● Evening stargazing and DSLR astrophotography session.

    Day 2

    ● Travel to Nubra Valley and check into a hotel and rest.

    ● Nighttime stargazing and DSLR astrophotography.

    Day 3

    ● Visit Siachen Glacier Base Camp, 

    ● Yarab Tso Lake

    ● Ensa Monastery.

    ● Enjoy a hot spring bath.

    ● Engage in DSLR astrophotography at night.

    Day 4

    ● Morning trip to Turtuk, a culturally rich village with Balti influences.

    ● Visit Diskit Monastery, featuring the 32-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue.

    ● Explore Hundur Sand Dunes and enjoy an ATV ride.

    ● Evening stargazing with DSLR and Star Tracker astrophotography in Nubra Valley.

    Day 5

    ● Morning journey to Pangong Lake, known for its stunning color-changing waters.

    ● Engage in DSLR and Star Tracker Astrophotography

    Day 6

    ● Visit Hanle Observatory, one of the highest and most advanced astronomical observatories in the world.

    ● Engage in DSLR, Deep sky and Star Tracker Astrophotography

    Day 7

    ● Return to Leh.

    ● Shopping for souvenirs and gifts.

    ● Learn stacking and processing of wonderful data we have collected throughout the journey

    Day 8

    ● Flight back to Mumbai.

    Inclusion

    ● Travel between Leh Airport, accommodations, and all destinations mentioned.

    ● 7 nights of hotel/homestay accommodations.

    ● 7 breakfasts and dinners.

    ● Equipment for astrophotography, including:

    ● DSLR cameras, star trackers, solar filters, telescopes, and more.

    ● First aid, oxygen canisters, and assistance during activities. 

    ● Sightseeing permits and entrance tickets.

    ● Government taxes and service charges.

    Exclusion

    ● Additional transfers or sightseeing not listed in the itinerary.

    ● Lunch, beverages, and adventure activities.

    ● Personal expenses and unexpected costs.

    ● GST (5%) and processing fees.

    Things to carry

    ● Comfortable clothes, jackets, and sunglasses.

    ● Sunscreen, water bottles, energy bars, and insect repellent.

    ● Camera, power banks, and Bluetooth speakers.

    ● Personal toiletries, medication, and emergency medical kits.

    ● Flashlights and extra bags for wet clothes.

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    Any doubts and queries regarding the tour feel free to contact us.

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