Stargazing Night Trek
A night trek beneath a river of stars
Our home valley around Rakchham holds some of the darkest, clearest skies in India. This is a dedicated stargazing expedition built around a guided night trek — we climb gently to a high meadow under the Milky Way, set up telescopes, and spend the night learning the sky. Offered in both summer and winter: soft alpine nights when the passes are green, or crisp, crystalline skies when the valley is under snow.
Travel Modes
- Small-Group Expedition
- Private Journey
Suggested price, per person
₹14,999
What makes this journey unforgettable
Guided Night Trek
A gentle after-dark climb to a high, dark-sky meadow above the valley.
Telescope Astronomy
Guided tours of planets, star clusters and the Milky Way through our optics.
Astro-Photography
Learn to shoot the night sky with tripods and long exposures.
Summer & Winter
Green alpine nights or crisp, snow-clear winter skies — your choice.
Trace the trail
- Rakchham
- Baspa Meadows
- Night Viewpoint Trek
- Rakchham
The itinerary
- Day1
Arrive Rakchham
Settle into our home valley, an orientation walk and an early sky briefing.
- Day2
The Night Trek
Rest by day, then a guided evening trek to the viewpoint meadow for telescopes, constellations and astro-photography until late.
- Day3
Baspa & Villages
A relaxed day exploring Chitkul and the Baspa valley, with a second stargazing session if skies are clear.
- Day4
Departure
A slow morning in the mountains before farewells.
Scenes from the expedition
Packing list
- Warm insulated jacket (essential even in summer nights)
- Thermals & layers for cold high-altitude nights
- Sturdy trekking shoes
- Headlamp with a red-light mode
- Camera & tripod for astro-photography
- Gloves & warm hat
- Refillable water bottle & flask
- Government photo ID for permits
Frequently asked
How hard is the night trek?+
It is a gentle, well-paced climb suitable for anyone with basic fitness. We walk slowly with headlamps and local guides, and the viewpoint is not far from Rakchham.
What if it is cloudy?+
Skies here are clear most nights, and we build in a second attempt. If clouds win, we run indoor astronomy sessions and adjust the plan — the mountains always have a backup plan.
Is winter very different from summer?+
Winter skies are the clearest and most dramatic of the year, but far colder — we provide guidance and stay in warm homes. Summer nights are gentler and greener. Both are unforgettable.
Join the Stargazing Night Trek
Reserve your place on our next departure. Small groups fill quickly.