India’s first astronomy tourism campaign, ‘Nakshatra Sabha’, was launched at George Everest Peak in Mussoorie on Saturday, June 1. The venue for the event, George Everest Peak, is a major tourist attraction in Mussoorie that offers spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks and Doon Valley. (Also Read | Uttarakhand’s iconic Valley of Flowers National Park reopens for 2024 tourist season; Check trekking fees for Indians and foreigners)
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has jointly organised an astronomy tourism campaign called Nakshatra Sabha. (starscapes.zone) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board in collaboration with Starscapes, India’s leading astronomy tourism company, is jointly organising the event which concludes today, June 2.
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Following this, astronomy tourism events will be organised in several other places in the country including Harshil Jadun, Benithal, Rishikesh, Jageshwar and Ramnagar. (Also Read | New travel trends: Brussels, Munich, Zurich and other junior European cities emerge as popular travel destinations for summer 2024)
As part of the event, various activities were organised, including learning astrophotography from experts, stargazing with specialised equipment, observing the sun through sun glasses and H-alpha filters, navigation and time management. There were also expert talks on astrotourism, astrophotography competitions and astronomy demonstrations. (Related article | South Africa expands special tourist visa to facilitate travel to five countries)
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The state tourism department, in line with the vision of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, is working to promote multifaceted tourism activities in the state apart from religious tourism.
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj said the government is committed to ensuring that tourists visiting the state return home with a better experience and the Nakshatra Sabha is a step in that direction. (Related Article | Japan’s Fujikawaguchiko town removes tourist barriers amid boom in Mount Fuji photography)
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj said emphasis was also being placed on developing new tourist destinations in the state.
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