India, Jan. 31 -- There's something magical about looking up at a sky full of stars, far from the glare of city lights. India, with its dramatic landscapes like towering mountains, vast deserts and remote plateaus offers some of the most spectacular stargazing experiences in the world.

With noctourism, or astro-tourism, projected as a major trend this year by several travel reports, more travellers are venturing into the night sky.

Noctourism, also known as astro-tourism, is about travelling to places with minimal light pollution to experience the night sky. It includes stargazing, watching meteor showers, and exploring celestial events.

"It's a gateway to understanding the universe," says Harsimran Singh, a Mumbai-based content creato...