astro-Retreat in Leh
Leh, Ladakh
*Registrations to start from June 16 through July 15, 2024.
Leh, a high altitude desert, located in trans-himalayans region in the Union territory of Ladakh is paradise of adventure travellers and astronomy enthusiasts. With Bortle class 1 skies all along, the place offers one of the best skies in India with majestic Himalayas all around. The average elevation of the Union territory is 3550m of 11,650ft.
The trip highlights:
- High altitude desert ensures stable atmosphere for sharp images.
- Isolated location hence darkest of skies available in India.
- 7 nights of Deep Space Astrophotography & Stargazing.
- Accommodation on all nights in best possible options in terms of comfort and sky conditions.*
- Breakfast and Dinner included. Tea/coffee and snacks in the morning, evening and late night included.*
*Accommodation in these remote places are usually arranged either at cheap motels or home stays. Finding either one in the peak season is a luxury. However the beauty of the place is unparalleled and you will be amazed by the beautiful vistas during the day and amazing night skies during the night.
*Meals would be a mix of Indian, local and fast food cuisine.
Please read our COVID-19 Guidelines to understand how we are ensuring your safety while you enjoy the night sky.
Generic Program detail
Equipment can be chosen from:
For Visual, we will have a few options depending upon the requirements and size of the group.
- 6″/8″/10″ dobsonian
- 25X100 binoculars with parallelogram mount.
Astrophotography Gears
- Camera, Tripods with wide angle lens for milky way, star trails and other night scape.
- Portable trackers for wide field imaging of milky way, deep space images.
- Mobile photography will be included in the program.
For more details, please download our brochure here.
- Astronomy Equipment and Expertise as per requirements and working in groups
- Accommodation in tents/Hotel rooms (as per booking) with washrooms and electricity on twin sharing basis.
- Breakfast, Dinner morning, Evening & Midnight Tea with snacks.
- Travel to and from the site (can be arranged at an added expense).
- Soft drinks, refreshments other than listed.
- Lunch is not included.
- Permanent Tents/Hotel rooms with Western toilets and shower
- Hot water in the morning
- Restaurant for food and snacks order
- Astronomy gear for visual observation with experts.
- Astrophotography expertise on your own equipment
- Usually cold to very cold. Nights can be freezing cold even in summer months. Carry heavy woollens with gloves, cap and woollen socks.
- Carry heavy woollens.
- Carry your camera, all accessories and tripod
- Carry your medicines, and other essential items
- Carry some snacks and chocolates for night munching.
- Carry your camera, all accessories and tripod
- Carry your medicines, and other essential items
- Carry some snacks and chocolates for night munching.
BASIC AMENITIES
- Since the stay will be at a variety of places, there are no fixed details on this. Once the bookings are done, we can go ahead with these details.
- Astronomy gear for visual observation and astrophotography with experts.
- Astrophotography expertise on your own equipment.
- Availability of special cameras and filters for your testing and imaging.
WEATHER
- Usually cold to very cold. Nights can be freezing cold even in summer season. Carry heavy woollens with gloves, cap and woollen socks. Rainfall is rarely witnessed. An umbrella or plastic bags for your equipment might be a good idea to carry.
THINGS TO CARRY
- Carry heavy woollens.
- Carry your Telescope, camera, all accessories and tripod.
- Carry your medicines, and other essential items. Make sure to carry Dimox or similar drug as AMS can be fatal.
- Carry some snacks and chocolates for night munching and on the journey.
Why Astro Nomad Life?
- Your safety and privacy is top priority.
- Experienced staff and team conducting the programs.
- Modern equipment with trained instructors
- Your comfort and convenience for stargazing
What You Get?
- Make your trips even more memorable.
- Use our equipment and enjoy the sky.
- Learn about the night sky and enjoy the views.
- Equipment to use and share.