We are introducing stargazing treks at Indiahikes — a special trek where you spend every night stargazing with an expert, diving deep into the mysteries of the night sky.
What can you expect from our stargazing trek?
We will have focused sessions on these topics:
- Observe and learn about different galaxies - Our own Milky Way and our nearest neighbour, the Andromeda Galaxy
- Discuss the mysteries of the night sky, the formation of galaxies, the Big Bang, birth and death of stars and the origin of life on Earth.
- Mark the common constellations of the Northern Hemisphere including Orion, Cassiopeia, Big Dipper, Little Dipper. Learn the history and mythology behind these constellations.
- Using stars and constellations, find out seasons, navigation, finding time- Summer Triangle, Polaris, Southern Cross/ Cruz del Sur
- Observe the visible planets - Mars, Jupiter and Saturn and Mercury (early morning sky)
- Natural and artificial satellites - Observe the moons of Jupiter and Saturn in the binoculars
- Learn about constellations, asterisms, and stars in more detail, cultures star charts, reading directions and navigating through stars.
- Usage and orientation of the Stellarium app
- Mythological stories and importance of Babylonian, Mayan, Indian, Incan, Greek and Egyptian folklores in shaping the world of astronomy.
The experience will be facilitated by our Senior Trek Leader who specialises in stargazing.
Treks that are great for Stargazing
These treks are hand-picked for some of the clearest night-skies
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you are an amateur looking to learn about stargazing or an expert astrophile looking to observe some of the greatest celestial shows, this trek is for you.
Joining this trek means getting to spend 6 days together with like-minded people who enjoy stargazing as much as you do.
For stargazing, we choose treks that have open views, and have a vantage point like a ridge from where you can witness the starlit sky. We started our stargazing treks from Brahmatal trek, where you camp on the ridge, at Tilandi. It is one of the best-known campsites for stargazing in the Himalayas.
Another trek that we have chosen for stargazing is the Phulara Ridge trek. On this trek too you have open vistas, a stunning ridge and campsites that are great for observing the night-sky.
The trek leaders are trained rigorously to be able to execute this experience.
Yes, you can. Both the southern Indian treks that we run out of Bangalore have their bases far from the city. Here the sky is clear and without any pollution. However, to spot stars, you also have to have the weather gods on your side.
The itinerary will be same as a regular trek. We have selected a few campsites that offer exceptional views. Your trek leader will be facilitating the experiences on such selected campsites and according to the weather.
On this trek, you will meet many such enthusiasts like you. You can discuss advanced topics and theories with your trek leader and other interested co-trekkers too.
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