The 5 best places in India for stargazing are:

 1. Neil Island: The white sand, lush green forests, and long beaches make Neil Island as one of the most beautiful islands in Andaman. Neil Island is located 40 km from the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Island. The stargazers from all over the world come here to have a surreal view of blue-hued surroundings. By night, the water of the ocean merges with the colors dispersed in the atmosphere, thereby expanding the hue of blue to the entire island.

2. Nubra Valley: Nubra valley is located in the Union territory of Ladakh. It is surrounded by breathtaking cliffs and rugged arid mountains.  Turtuk Village in the Nubra Valley is one of the best stargazing spots in India. With no pollution in the area, Turtuk village offers stargazers a dazzling experience. Stargazing and camping are the two main things a traveler does here.

3. Coorg: Camping and stargazing in the woods of Coorg is a lifetime experience. Coorg comes under one of the most beautiful places to do stargazing and spending holidays too. Coorg gives many chances to spend the night peacefully under the grand canopy of the starry sky.

4. Yumthang Valley: The Sikkim’s best travel spot, Mt Katao is indeed an epitome of beauty. With its high snow-capped peaks, and villages all over with multi-colored prayer flags, this traveler’s paradise is a perfect choice for people who want to go on a stargazing tour.

5. Rann of Kutch: It is an adventure to spend a night in the clear sky of rugged and beautiful Rann of Kutch. The endless white sand, clear skies and sparkling stars make the stargazing an unforgettable experience.

Before heading to any stargazing site, some of the tips a traveler must follow to get most out of it

The most beautiful attraction point in Coorg is Abbey falls which are located a few kilometers away from the Madikeri. Madikeri is the central point of Coorg from where all the transportation runs. Amidst the coffee estates and spice plantations, it is a beautiful opportunity for shutterbugs to capture the real beauty and grace of the natural world.

For wildlife lovers, Nagarhole National Park is the perfect place. It has diversified flora and fauna which make it a perfect place to spot mammals, reptiles, birds. To witness the elephants in their natural habitat, the home of elephants can be visited. The Dubare elephant camp is the place where elephants can be seen bathing and getting training.

Another majestic place a traveler should visit is Talacauvery, known as the origin point of river Kaveri. It is believed that the river originates as a spring feeding a tank and then flows underground to re-emerge as Kaveri. It is located in the Brahmagiri hill.

Raja’s seat is the most picturesque point of Coorg. It is basically a garden where tourist can see the mesmerizing view of sunrise and sunset, hills and valley, musical fountains, etc.

Apart from tea, coffee plantations and rich natural beauty, it has some cultural amusements to visit. Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery), is one of the best architecture and artwork of Tibetan culture. It is considered as the second biggest Tibetan settlement in India.

Homestays and resorts of Coorg are other charms that attract tourists from all over the world. Homestays provide a homely environment and marvellous hospitality service.

Be it an adventure, sightseeing, camping, homestay, tea, coffee, and spice cultivation, tourists have a lot of things to do and can rejuvenate themselves. In any time of year, Coorg can be visited as it has a pleasant climate throughout the year. But for adventure seekers, October to March is the best place.