New Delhi: The Milky Way is a mesmerisingly jaw-dropping thing that one can only observe when the sky is extremely clear. Hence, we cannot witness it from the cities and even the rural areas where the population level is high enough to make it obscure and hide from our naked eyes. The Milky Way is the galaxy that includes the Solar System, and the name describes the galaxy’s appearance from Earth. It looks like a hazy band of light in the night sky formed from stars that the naked eye cannot distinguish individually. But, are there places in India where we can see the Milky Way? Yes, there is. In this article, we will learn about the places in our country where a person can see the Milky Way.
Places in India where we can Milky Way
1. Spiti Valley
The Spiti Valley is a high-altitude region of the Himalayas located in Himachal Pradesh. The valley and its surrounding regions are among India’s least inhabited regions and its economy depends on agriculture and tourism. The best time to visit this place is May to October and it is also a favourite spot of many film-makers for shooting. The Valley is famous for its clear night skies and people go there to witness the breathtaking Milky Way.
2. Nubra Valley
The Nubra Valley is a historical region of Ladakh, and its Tibetan name Dumra means ‘valley of flowers’. The average altitude of the valley is more than 10,000 feet above sea level which ensures that the sky remains extremely clear at night which enables tourists to see the Milky Way.
3. Kodaikanal
The hill station in Tamil Nadu is famous for its natural beauty. It is a place where the clear night sky offers a stunning view, including that of the Milky Way. The town has several observatories and telescopes which enable tourists to observe the Milky Way in all its glory.
4. Shaheed Dweep
Earlier known as Neil Island, this island in the Andamans is situated in Ritchie’s Archipelago. Apart from stunning beaches and water-related activities including scuba diving, snorkelling, and glass-bottom boat rides, the island also offers tourists a clear sky, enabling them to see the Milky Way at night.
5. Kuari Pass
A beautiful high-altitude place in Uttarakhand, Kuari Pass offers a breathtakingly beautiful winter trek with great views of the snow-capped mountains. At an altitude of 12,516 feet with no light, you will see the Milky Way clearly in the night sky.
6. Pangong Lake
The beautiful lake in Ladakh has seen a remarkable increase in Indian tourists going there in recent years. If the allure of the enthralling place is one reason behind the boom, then another reason is the chance for people to see a clear night sky and witness the Milky Way. However, the place is yet to have adequate infrastructure to accommodate the tourism surge.
The Spiti Valley is a high-altitude region of the Himalayas located in Himachal Pradesh. The valley and its surrounding regions are among India’s least inhabited regions and its economy depends on agriculture and tourism. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
