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Hanle Dark Sky Reserve

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India's first dark sky reserve, a 22 km radius around Hanle, with village astronomy ambassadors.

Developed with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics; 24 locals were trained to run telescopes for visitors.

Tips

Use red lights only
Plan around new moon

Around it

Within 1 km of Hanle Dark Sky Reserve.

Places to stay 1

Visit

HoursNight viewing; arranged through homestays

Fees noteNo fixed fee published

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