Uttarakhand collaborates with Starscapes to boost Astro Tourism – Leading Travel News Source in India: TravelBiz Monitor

The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Starscapes, an astro-tourism company, called Nakshatra Sabha. This new campaign aims to provide a comprehensive Astro Tourism experience to people, offering a range of activities such as stargazing, special solar observations, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars, and more.

According to ET Travel, the initiative is designed to bring together astronomy enthusiasts, adventurers, and travelers to marvel at the wonders of the cosmos. The Secretary of Tourism for the Government of Uttarakhand expressed excitement about the project, highlighting the state’s potential to become a prime destination for astronomy-focused travel.

Scheduled to begin in early June at George Everest in Mussoorie, Nakshatra Sabha will run until mid-2025, featuring immersive events at various locations across Uttarakhand. These events will explore potential night sky sites in districts such as Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Nainital, and Chamoli, along with seminars and webinars led by experts in the field.

In addition to offering local residents professional training and skill development opportunities, the campaign aims to boost local economies and advocate for preserving night skies. By fostering a community of ambassadors dedicated to dark sky conservation efforts throughout Uttarakhand, Nakshatra Sabha will work towards implementing a region-wide dark sky preservation policy over the coming year.

Starscapes will collaborate closely with local communities, travel and tourism partners, and homestay communities to provide training and ongoing support for these initiatives. With Uttarakhand’s abundant forest cover, nature-based tourism, and well-established hospitality sector, the state is well-positioned to attract Astro Tourists from around the world.