Best Places In India To View The Night Sky From

The Indian city sky during night is anything but muddy with all the population with very few stars visible. However, there are few places where the diamonds in the sky can bestow their captivating beauty on you. Away from the noise of the city, there are places for you to be awed by these big exploding balls of gas. The best places in India for you to star-gaze and ponder over life, existence and the cosmos are:

Coorg/Madikeri, Karnataka

Coorg, acknowledged as the Scotland of India and the Kashmir of Karnataka, is famous for not only its lush green valleys and misty hills but also is a perfect bolt hole for stargazing.

Chilka Lake, Orissa

Chilika is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world. Early in the morning, it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds and as the light fades, it possesses the best of luminous bodies.

Lonar crater - Buldhana, Maharashtra

Lonar is distinguished by the fact that it is the world's third largest crater. Apart from its prominent scientific memoirs, the stars here will definitely narrate to you how beautiful a catastrophe it is!4.

Naneghat - Junnar, Maharashtra

If you are tired of climbing up the hill in Western Ghats, wait up for the sun to sing you adios. The stars, here, will enchant you toll free.

Bhivri Village, Panchgani

An extended stay at this perfect weekend getaway by one night will certainly not disappoint you. Over an hour away from Panchgani, a stargazing night at Bhivri Village will be a plus to your perfect weekend.

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

When the guides are done enthralling you with the glorious history and Arabian nights of this golden city, unfasten your seat-belts and look above, you’ll witness, all that glitters is silver.

Pangong lake – Ladakh

One cannot triumph over Ladakh lust, for it has got the best of day and night.
You won’t get enough of the envious brightest blues. Try not batting an eye for the glitter filled bodies.

Nainital, Uttarkhand

Everything about Nainital is terribly enamoring. You will be amour filled, the moment you arrive. A love-affair with the starlit sky will make you a hopeless romantic.

Udupi - Karnataka

As the legend goes, the moon and the stars created a Lingam and offered puja. This Lingam can be seen here in Udupi to this day, and that is how the town got its name. 'Udu' means Lord and 'Pa' means Stars in Sanskrit. Devoting one night here is a must to envision how extravagant the stars here are.

Cochin, Kerela

Dare not miss the backwaters of Cochin. Establish an evening tent in the backwaters and ogle above infinitely. Let not this beautiful land overtake the illuminated sky.

Gangtok, Sikkim

The North East holds many wonders for travel junkies, and star gazing around Gangtok is just one of the many memorable experiences you can have. No better sight than watching the night sky shine bright as you lie between the mountain peaks. A must-visit for all you star gazers out there!Where do you guys go to star-gaze? Did we miss any great spots? Let us know in the comments below!