Far from city lights, Hanle offers one of the clearest night skies in India, perfect for stargazing and spotting the Milky Way.

On most nights in India, the sky fades quietly behind city lights, haze, and noise. But high up in the trans-Himalayas, there is a village where darkness still belongs to the stars. Hanle, a remote settlement in eastern Ladakh, is one of the few places in the country where the Milky Way reveals itself clearly, stretching across the sky like a luminous river. With almost no light pollution, thin mountain air, and vast open landscapes, Hanle offers an astronomical experience that feels rare in today’s world. For travellers who want to witness the night sky in its purest form, this Himalayan village is not just scenic, it is cosmic.