TBM Staff - Mumbai
India’s first astro tourism campaign, “Nakshatra Sabha,” was inaugurated at the George Everest peak in Mussoorie on Saturday. The event, organised by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board in association with Starscapes, India’s leading astro tourism company, will run until June 2.
The George Everest Peak, a major tourist attraction in Mussoorie, offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks and the Doon Valley. The event will feature various activities such as star gazing through special instruments, solar observation through solar glasses and H-Alpha filter, expert talks on astro tourism, astrophotography competitions, and astronomical demonstrations.
The state tourism department has initiated this campaign in line with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s vision to promote multidimensional tourism activities in the state, beyond religious tourism. Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj emphasised that the government aims to ensure that tourists who visit the state return home with a better experience, and the Nakshatra Sabha is a step in that direction.
Additionally, the government is focusing on developing new tourist destinations in the state, Maharaj said. The event will also be held in other locations such as Harsil-Jadung, Benital, Rishikesh, Jageshwar, and Ramnagar, further enhancing the state’s tourism offerings.
