Learn about the NIGHT SKY & SPACE with an ASTRONOMER
@vaatalya
June 2025 | Night of 28 & 29 | Sat-Sun
A one-of-a-kind weekend escape that brings together the wonder of the night sky and the stillness of nature.
Set atop a secluded mountaintop with 360-degree views of nearly all 12 Himachal districts, the skies here stretch so wide, you can watch the sunset and sunrise in the same frame—a planetarium sky, without the roof.
From building telescopes to tracing star trails, mountain BBQs to sunrise hikes—this is a curated cosmic journeyfor those seeking depth, calm, and starlight.
Blending science, storytelling, and stillness, this retreat at Vaatalya is where the sky feels closer and the earth quieter.
INVITE FORM BELOW ⬇️
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS
Experience hosted by Rashmi Sheoran
ISRO Space Tutor, former Science Communicator at IIT Gandhinagar, Physics graduate & Guinness World Record holder in citizen science. With 6+ years in astronomy outreach and 50k+ followers on her platform @astro_roxy , Rashmi brings the sky down to Earth through hands-on, heartfelt storytelling.
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
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1:00 PM
Check-in. Exhale. You’ve officially broken up with city chaos.2:00 PM
Lunch from soil to soul. No preservatives. No passive aggression.5:00 PM
Sustainability Walk. Earth is tired, and you’ve been ghosting her.6:00 PM
Sunset & Chai with Astronomy vs Astrology. Someone finally explains why your ex being a Pisces doesn’t count as trauma.7:00 PM
Telescope intro8:30 PM
Dinner. The only Michelin star here is in the sky.9:30 PM
Constellation Hunt 🌟Find stars. Name stars. Pretend you’re an expert. -
9:30 AM
Breakfast. Local, fresh, and emotionally available.11:00 AM
Become a human sundial. Be useful for once—to the sun.12:00–2:00 PM
Forest trail. Walk slowly. Think deeply. Or just vibe.2:00 PM
Himachali lunch. The sun is judging your spice tolerance.3:00 PM
Free time. Nap, journal, spiral—completely acceptable.4:00 PM
Sunspot watching, Astronomy deep dive. Galaxies, black holes, and the universe’s group chat.5:00 PM
Sunset & Chai (again). If it works, do it twice.6:00 PM
Build a mini telescope. Impress no one but yourself.8:00 PM
Dinner. Real food. No space rations.9:00 PM
Shoot star trails. Feel like a cosmic content creator.10:00 PM
Milky Way & Deep Sky Observing. Feel small—in a good way. -
9:30 AM — Final breakfast. The kind you remember.
11:00 AM — Farewell circle. We say goodbye—but the sky stays with you.
Optional Waterbody Hike
Mystic water body, 45-min drive + 20-min walk.
Available after checkout.
Self-drive: free. Shared transport: extra.
AGE POLICY
This event is open to those 12 years and above.
Anyone 12+ is considered an adult. If you have someone slightly younger and is realllyyy interested, mention in invite form below.
BOOKING & CANCELLATION
50% advance secures your spot (non-refundable)
Remaining 50% due 10 days before arrival
Please note: This is an exclusive, small-group event—seats are limited and pre-booked
WEATHER & REFUND (ASTRONOMY NIGHT)
If skies are clouded and outdoor stargazing is cancelled due to weather, a ₹2,000 refund per person will be issued. Your stay will still include accommodation, meals, and indoor astronomy activities like telescope handling, sundial building, and celestial navigation. Only the outdoor skywatching may be impacted—and weather, as you’d imagine, is beyond our control.
That said, this has never happened in the month of June in the history of our astronomy events at Vaatalya.