Ladakh’s First Astro Tourism Festival Concludes in Leh
🚀 Ladakh Astro Tourism Festival 2025
- Organised by: Tourism Department of Ladakh in collaboration with Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore.
- Venue: Leh, Ladakh.
- Duration: Two days; concluded on Saturday (August 2025).
- Purpose: To promote Astro Tourism and science-driven tourism in Ladakh.
🌌 Why Ladakh for Astro Tourism?
- High altitude terrain.
- Dry weather conditions.
- Minimal light pollution.
- Clear skies ideal for star gazing and observing the Milky Way and other celestial phenomena.
🔑 Highlights of the Festival
- Night Sky Observation – conducted at Leh Campus of Ladakh University.
- Constellation viewing.
- Spotting planets.
- Deep-sky viewing through telescope-guided sessions.
- Expert Talks & Learning Sessions– by astrophysicists from:
- ISRO
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
- Kashmir University
- Visits & activities at Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, India’s first dark sky reserve.
Updated - June 28, 2025 8:48 PM ; News On Air
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