Ladakh Set to become South East Asia's Inaugural Night Sky Sanctuary
On 26th November, 2023, during the ‘Ladakh’s Pride’ exhibition, Union Government announced that Ladakh will soon have South East Asia's first Night Sky Sanctuary, marking a momentous stride in astro-tourism.
- The Night Sky Sanctuary, a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, is anticipated to boost astro-tourism and house high-altitude telescopes.
- 'Ladakh’s Pride' exhibition marks the fourth anniversary of Ladakh as a Union Territory, showcasing its Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged treasures.
- The Dark Sky Reserve, spanning 1,073 square kilometers within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, is adjacent to the Indian Astronomical Observatory and aims to captivate stargazers.
- LAHDC-Leh commended for ....
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