India, June 23 -- Already celebrated globally among astrophiles for its pristine dark skies, Ladakh is set to host its first Astro Festival in 2025. This landmark event aims to cement Ladakh's position as one of the top destinations for stargazing and other astronomical pursuits. The Union Territory's Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, will present this two-day celestial event from June 27 to 28, 2025.

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Ladakh Astro Festival 2025: Key details

The first year of the Ladakh Astro Festival is all about observing the night sky and spotting celestial bodies. Ladakh is the ideal place to observe meteor showers like the ...