India, Sept. 24 -- Imagine curling up on a blanket, pointing your telescope at Saturn or a distant nebula, and simply breathing it all in. Stargazing is the ultimate travel trend for those wanting to slow-down. While city lights and smog often hide the heavens, remote escapes reveal the Milky Way as a shimmering silver ribbon, with meteors streaking across the sky like cosmic fireworks. Here's your guide to India's best spots for stargazing magic: "The white salt flats stretch forever, and the sky opens wide above you. Kutch is my number one spot for stargazing," says astronomer Nishant Gor from Stargazing India, adding, "I love how there is endless space to set up my gear and no obstructions to block the view. Telescopes reveal rings, moons, and craters like never before." You will find the clearest skies over this plateau. It is quiet and calm, and the Milky Way feels close enough to touch. Families and amateur astronomers can set up telescopes and watch the universe put on a show. Remote villages sit high in the mountains of this cold desert, and city lights cannot reach them. The night sky is clear and you can see the Milky Way glow and nebulae shimmer. In the south, Coorg's hilltops and coffee plantations make for peaceful stargazing spots. Binoculars or small telescopes uncover planets and constellations in a calm, cosy setting. With its high altitude and crisp mountain air, Uttarakhand has some of the clearest skies in India. Pruthu Vanara, a 23-year-old astro-photographer, tells us, "At higher altitudes, the clarity is breathtaking. You can see deep-sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy and the Orion Nebula with exceptional detail." A star chart or stargazing apps make the experience easier to follow. Check the phases of the moon and plan your trip accordingly. Stay warm and dress in layers. Carry snacks and water. It's a good idea to bring a blanket to lie down and look at the stars. Remember, binoculars are your best friend to reveal craters, moons, and nebulae....