WrittenBy: Sam
Tropical stargazing paradise! Neil Island offers pristine skies over the Indian Ocean with minimal light pollution. Best November-April.
Himalayan dark sky haven! Dhankar & Kibber villages provide crystal-clear views of stars against ancient monasteries. Ideal June-September.
India's astronomy capital! Home to world's highest observatory with 250+ clear nights yearly. Perfect for deep-space photography May-September.
Surreal salt desert stargazing! Flat terrain creates mirror-like star reflections. Best October-February during Rann Utsav festival.
Southern star sanctuary! Western Ghats' dark skies offer meteor shower views. Prime time November-March post-monsoon.
Bring DSLR cameras, star trackers & telescopes. Wide-angle lenses (14-24mm) work best for Milky Way shots.
New moon phases offer darkest skies. Midnight to 3AM provides clearest cosmic views in all locations.