India’s First Astro Tourism Campaign Kicks Off In Mussoorie
Astro tourism events to also be organised in places like Harsil-Jadung, Benital, Rishikesh, Jageshwar and Ramnagar
India's first astro tourism campaign ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ was inaugurated at the George Everest peak in Mussoorie. George Everest Peak is a major tourist attraction in Mussoorie which offers views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks and the Doon Valley.
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board in association with Starscapes, jointly organised the event till 2 June.
After this, astro tourism events will also be organised in places like Harsil-Jadung, Benital, Rishikesh, Jageshwar and Ramnagar.
Various activities like star gazing through special instruments, solar observation through solar glasses and H-Alpha filter have been organised as part of the event. It also features expert talks on astro tourism, astrophotography competitions and astronomical demonstrations.
The state tourism department has taken the initiative in line with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's vision to promote multidimensional tourism activities in the state apart from religious tourism. Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj said the government is trying to ensure that the tourists who come to the state must return home with a better experience and the ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ is a step in that direction. He also said that emphasis is being placed on developing new tourist destinations in the state.
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