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Stargazing

One of India's
Darkest Night Skies.

Zero light pollution at 3,600m above Jalori Pass. The Milky Way is not just visible — it's overwhelming. Bortle Class 1–2. The night sky that changes everything.

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Bortle 1–2
Sky Rating
8,000+
Stars Visible
0
Light Pollution
Apr–Oct
Milky Way Season
3,600m
Altitude
8,000+
Stars Visible
naked eye at Bortle 1–2
0
Light Pollution
nearest town 14km away
3,600m
Altitude
thinner, clearer atmosphere
300+
Clear Sky Days
per year at Jalori Pass
What You'll See

Constellations &Deep Sky Objects

Orion

Nov–Mar

The Hunter — clearest in winter skies

Scorpius

Jun–Aug

Best in summer, dramatic arc of stars

Milky Way Core

Apr–Oct

Galactic center visible with naked eye

Ursa Major

All year

The Great Bear — your compass star

Cassiopeia

All year

The W-shape — easily spotted all year

Andromeda

Sep–Dec

Nearest galaxy — 2.5M light years away

Stargazing

One of India’s
Darkest Night Skies

Zero light pollution at 3,600m. The Milky Way is not just visible — it’s overwhelming. This is the night sky that changes everything.

Naked Eye Milky Way

Galactic core visible from mid-April to October.

Astro Photography

One of North India's best spots. Zero light pollution.

Peak Season

June 15–July 15: wildflowers peak + clear galaxy skies.

Bortle Class 1–2

Among the darkest skies in India. Stars to magnitude 8+.

Milky Way Visibility Calendar

Best months to see the galactic core at Raghupur Fort

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

✦ Purple = Milky Way visible  |  Peak: June–September

When to Visit

Every Season,
A Different Magic

BEST TIME

Spring

March – June

Temp: 5–22°C

Meadows explode with wildflowers. Rhododendrons blaze red and pink. Most recommended season.

  • Wildflowers in bloom
  • Rhododendrons (Mar–May)
  • Comfortable trekking
  • Clear mountain views
LUSH GREEN

Monsoon

July – August

Temp: 10–18°C

Deep saturated green meadows. Dramatic fog and clouds create painterly landscapes.

  • Lush green meadows
  • Dramatic fog & clouds
  • Brahma Kamal blooms
  • Good star visibility
BEST VIEWS

Autumn

September – November

Temp: -2 to 15°C

Golden meadows. Clearest skies of the year. Distant snow-capped peaks visible perfectly.

  • Clearest mountain views
  • Golden meadows
  • Perfect photography
  • Kinnaur Kailash visible
EXPERTS ONLY

Winter

December – February

Temp: -10 to 5°C

3–6 feet of snow. Trail disappears. Surreal frozen wonderland for experienced trekkers only.

  • 3–6 ft snowfall
  • Frozen landscapes
  • Solitude & silence
  • Crampons required