Stargazing in Kaziranga: Exploring Assam’s Darkest Skies

Welcome to the other side of Kaziranga — the one that awakens after sunset.

🌠 Why Kaziranga Is Perfect for Stargazing?

Kaziranga lies far from major cities, surrounded by forest reserves and small villages. This means minimal light pollution — the artificial glow that blocks our view of stars in urban areas.

On the Bortle Sky Scale, which measures how dark a night sky is (1 being the darkest, 9 being city-level brightness), Kaziranga can often reach Bortle Class 3–4 on clear nights — that’s dark enough to spot the Milky Way with your naked eyes. For astronomy lovers, astrophotographers, and curious travelers, this makes Kaziranga one of the most underrated stargazing destinations in India.

🔭 What You’ll See in the Kaziranga Sky

During the winter months (November to March), the skies over Assam are crisp and clear. Using telescopes, guests can observe:

The craters of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, Nebulae and clusters like the Orion Nebula and Pleiades, few Globular and Many open clusters. Even without a binocular and telescope, you can trace constellations like Orion, Cassiopeia, and Ursa Major — or simply lie back and count shooting stars.

🌿 Night Sky Conservation: Protecting Nature Above Us

Stargazing is not just about looking up — it’s also about protecting the darkness. Kaziranga’s wildlife depends on natural night cycles for navigation, breeding, and feeding. Excessive lighting harms not only the stars but also the ecosystem.

At Stargaze India, we advocate for night sky conservation and responsible tourism. By limiting outdoor lights, using warm LEDs, and organizing eco-friendly night events, we help preserve the purity of Kaziranga’s sky for generations to come.

🏡 Where to Stay for the Best Stargazing Experience

If you’re planning a trip, choose homestays or hotels in Kaziranga that are located slightly away from the highway. Resorts like Summit Green Village Resort & Spa, and other eco-lodges near the park boundary, offer open fields and dark skies ideal for astronomy sessions. For a full experience, look for stays that partner with local astronomy groups or include telescope observation sessions in their packages.

🚗 Planning Your Trip: How to Reach Kaziranga

Kaziranga is well-connected by road and air: Nearest Airport: Jorhat (around 90 km) or Guwahati (around 220 km) Nearest Railhead: Furkating or Guwahati. Local travel agents in Assam can arrange custom stargazing tours or night-safari add-ons.

It’s best to visit between November and April, when the skies are clearest and the park is open to visitors.

🌌 A New Way to Discover Kaziranga

Imagine spending your evening under an open sky, surrounded by forest sounds, as you look through a telescope at the same stars that ancient travelers once followed. That’s the magic of stargazing in Kaziranga — a rare blend of adventure, science, and peace.

So whether you’re an avid astronomer, a photographer chasing the Milky Way, or simply a traveler seeking something different — Kaziranga’s night sky is waiting for you.

✨ About Stargaze India

Stargaze India, based in Jakhlabandha, is dedicated to making astronomy accessible to everyone. We organize educational astronomy camps, live telescope sessions, and VR-based cosmic experiences in and around Kaziranga. Our goal is to promote science, eco-tourism, and night sky conservation across Northeast India.

Book your next cosmic journey at stargazeindia.org and rediscover the stars — right here in Kaziranga.