Scheduled to kick off in early June at George Everest, Mussoorie, Nakshatra Sabha will run until mid-2025, offering a series of captivating events at various locations across Uttarakhand. These events will cover potential Dark sky sites in districts such as Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Chamoli, alongside seminars and webinars featuring expert insights. The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, in partnership with Starscapes, India's leading Astro tourism company, is set to unveil 'Nakshatra Sabha,' India's inaugural annual campaign dedicated solely to promoting Astro Tourism.

Nakshatra Sabha promises an immersive Astro Tourism experience, featuring activities such as stargazing, special solar observations, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars, and much more. Scheduled to kick off in early June at George Everest, Mussoorie, Nakshatra Sabha will run until mid-2025, offering a series of captivating events at various locations across Uttarakhand. These events will cover potential Dark sky sites in districts such as Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Chamoli, alongside seminars and webinars featuring expert insights.

The initiative aims to bring together astronomy enthusiasts, adventurers, and global travelers to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos. The campaign also includes professional training and skill development opportunities for local residents, aimed at boosting local economies. Moreover, it advocates for dark sky preservation, fostering a community of ambassadors dedicated to conservation efforts throughout Uttarakhand. This encompasses the formulation and implementation of a dark sky preservation policy throughout the region over the next year. Starscapes will collaborate closely with local communities, travel partners, and homestay communities, providing training and ongoing support to ensure the success of these initiatives.

Tourism, accessibility to major cities, and a well-developed hospitality sector, including Homestays, Nakshatra Sabha is another step towards that goal. This campaign invites global visitors to experience the wonders of the universe while showcasing Uttarakhand's unique heritage. We anticipate hosting more campaigns like this to place Uttarakhand on the global astro-tourism map," Secretary of Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand said.

Ranashish Roy, Founder, Starscapes, shared insights, saying, "Over the years, we have collaborated closely with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, hosting numerous astronomy-related camps and promoting them through our Experience centers and Observatories in the state. The overwhelming response led us to curate an annual Astro