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India's Astrotourism Soars: 30K Visit Dark-Sky Reserve

1/17/2026

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Astrotourism in India is rising as urban stargazers travel to dark-sky sites to view meteor showers.
At Hanle, India's first dark-sky reserve, annual visitors rose from about 5,000 in 2022 to more than 30,000.
Astroport Global reports a surge at its stargazing resorts from a few hundred to around 20,000 visitors annually.
Higher-altitude regions in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh offer clearer skies, attracting urban residents seeking cosmic views.

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Astrotourism in India is rising as urban stargazers travel to dark-sky sites to view meteor showers.
At Hanle, India's first dark-sky reserve, annual visitors rose from about 5,000 in 2022 to more than 30,000.
Astroport Global reports a surge at its stargazing resorts from a few hundred to around 20,000 visitors annually.
Higher-altitude regions in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh offer clearer skies, attracting urban residents seeking cosmic views.