Stargazing at Sandhan Valley


















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Overview
AstroCamp @ Sandhan Valley – A thrilling adventure combining travel, stargazing, trekking, camping, and the breathtaking Milky Way, all in one unforgettable experience
Join us in the stunning Sandhan Valley, Bhandardara, nestled in the heart of the Western Ghats, for a unique AstroCamp. Escape the city lights and immerse yourself in a pristine, dark-sky location, perfect for stargazing and astrophotography. This extraordinary event features guided astronomy sessions, celestial discussions, and camping under a sky full of stars.
Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or a nature lover, this experience is designed for you. Witness the cosmos like never before while enjoying the rugged beauty of Sandhan Valley. Come explore the universe with Wandering Souls!
Highlights
- Stargazing and Telescopic observations of Saturn, Moon, Jupiter, Venus and many more celestial objects
- Milky-way Photography (March to May) and Activities Session
- Camping with tent stay
- Sandhan Valley- Half descend trek (Optional)
Charges:
- Kids with Self Travel - ₹1499
- Adults with Self Travel - ₹1999
- Kids with AC Travel - ₹2299
- Adults with AC Travel - ₹2799
Included/Excluded
- AC Bus transportation from Mumbai (For those who opt for with travel Option)
- 3 Tea + 1 Breakfast + 1 Snacks + 1 Dinner + 1 Lunch all at campsite
- Entry fee + Camping tent for stay, with 3 people sharing per tent.
- 2 Person tent for couples available with Rs 200 extra per person
- Stargazing Expertise Charges
- Milky-way Photography ( March to May ) and Activities Session
- Sandhan Valley Trek charges
- Basic washrooms facility
- Anything other than the above-mentioned things
- Any Personal Expenses
- Lunch on day 1
Tour Plan
Day 1
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Route: Dadar – Thane – Kalyan – Sandhan
- 10:00 AM – Meet at Dadar near Pritam Dhaba and begin the scenic road trip. Pickups on route from Thane & Kalyan.
- 5:30 PM – Arrive at Sandhan Valley base village, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
- 6:00 PM – Evening snacks and unwinding before the night’s activities.
- 7:00 PM – Introduction to stargazing, learning about constellations and celestial objects.
- 9:30 PM – Telescopic observation t
- 10:00 PM – Dinner under the open sky.
- 11:00 PM – Interactive games and activities.
- 12:00 AM – Midnight sky session
- 1:00 AM – Second round of telescopic observation.
- 2:00 AM – Campsire
- 3:00 AM – Lights off and rest.
Day 2
- 7:00 AM: A wake-up call sounds, signaling the start of the second day.
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast is served, fueling you for the day ahead.
- 8:00 AM: We depart for a half descend trek in Sandhan Valley.
- 11:00 AM: Back to the base village
- 1:00 PM: Lunch is served.
- 2:00 PM: Board the bus for the return journey.
- 8:00 PM – Reach Dadar with wonderful memories.
Self Travel: Location details will be shared upon registration.
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- Water bottle
- Mask compulsory
- Sanitizer
- Shoes
- Warm clothes, blanket, Head cap to protect from extreme cold weather.
- Personal Torch and medicine (if any)
- Mosquito repellent cream
- Anything to munch during the stay
- Extra clothes
- Water bottle
Disclaimer
- bove schedule can change depending on sky conditions and travel duration.
- Alcohol, smoking and chewing tobacco is strictly not allowed during the camp.
- Don't travel if you have any symptoms or if you have been around someone with Covid in the past 14 days.
- Polluting campsite is strictly prohibited.
- Basic Indian Washroom is available 3-4 mins walk from campsite.
- Participants are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
- The organizers reserve all the rights to change / deviate/ cancel the plans without prior notice.
- Fees will refunded only if organizers call off the event.
- Rain, cloud cover is beyond the control of the organizer and in such cases, one has to wait till the clouds clear.
- If at all due to extreme bad weather or unavoidable circumstances the program needs to be cancelled, the participants will be notified by Mail/WhatsApp a day earlier or before 11 A.M. on the day of the program.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund for cancellations made 10 days or more before the event.
- 50% refund for cancellations made between 9 to 4 days before the event.
- No refund for cancellations made 3 days or less before the event, including the event day.
Payment
Payment Options:
- UPI - wsouls@ybl
- Online through payment gateway - Click Book Now (3.5% transaction charges)