Astrostays

Astrostays is a community linked Astro-tourism initiative that economically benefits remote indigenous communities.

[Outlook Traveller @oltraveller]

#IRTSARajasthan2023 | Introducing our speakers for the Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards on 26th February 2024!

Meet Sonal Asgotraa, Founder, Astrostays @astrostays
Session - Success Story: Reaching for the Stars

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[Astrostays @astrostays]

@NataliaBayona @UNWTO @Catalyst_2030 Congratulations @NataliaBayona

[Mountain Homestays @mh_connect]

After a season of hosting & sharing warmth of Ladakhi hospitality @mh_connect brought together their fantastic Ladakhi homestay hosts for a well-deserved meetup in Leh. Over past 7 months, these incredible hosts welcomed traveler from around the world into their homes. @scarvao1

[Astrostays @astrostays]

The Cosmohub experience brings to you not only the beauty of the Himalayan Dark skies but immerses you in deep into the world of stories from outer space and older times. The cosmohub experince in #Ladakh
https://t.co/z9YOQpFd70 @AnitaMendiratta @WTTC @isabelchoat @AstronomyMag

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of
extraordinary experiences as these intrepid travelers
share their incredible journey at CosmoHub. From
gazing at celestial wonders, to savouring delectable
culinary delights and collecting cherished local
souvenirs. Join us at the Cosmohub

[Astrostays @astrostays]

#Cosmohub conducted its first stargazing and cultural session of the season with travellers yesterday. We had travellers from all age group, right from 9 years old to 70 year old. The mysteries of dark skies fascinates everyone who hear about the past and look into the future

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Astrotourism are best suited for rural communities that have the dark night skies with zero light pollution. It brings additional income for homestays and also generates interest in science for local youth. Pictures are of cosmohub in Ladakh run by women. https://t.co/aDYWh6iTU4

[Astrostays @astrostays]

The amazing work of Community based Astrotourism in Ladakh featured by BBC. Started in 2019 @Astrostays with support from @GHE_Connect & @Astro4Dev is one of the first models combines homestays and stargazing for travellers. @LadakhSecretary @utladakhtourism @DIPR_Leh @sorigzinam

[BBC StoryWorks @BBCStoryWorks]

These starry nights could give Van Gogh a run for his money 🌠

See why rural localities in Ladakh are looking to the stars for skills and income generated by astro-tourism

#UnlockingScience
@Astro4Dev
@GHE_Connect
@IAU_org
@mh_connect
@NRF_News

#Ad paid and presented by @ISC

[BBC StoryWorks @BBCStoryWorks]

These starry nights could give Van Gogh a run for his money 🌠

See why rural localities in Ladakh are looking to the stars for skills and income generated by astro-tourism

#UnlockingScience
@Astro4Dev
@GHE_Connect
@IAU_org
@mh_connect
@NRF_News

#Ad paid and presented by @ISC

[Astrostays @astrostays]

The Cosmohub Project started as a dream to launch a unique community led astrotourism initiative in India to provide travellers a rich, immersive Astronomy experience by combining local culture & stories of the Dark skies of Himalayas. The Photostory: https://t.co/x5lxP5IM2j

[Astrostays @astrostays]

We will be soon launching a unique Women led Astrotourism initiative in Ladakh called Cosmohub. Operated by local women group of the village, Cosmohub will be a centre of rich cultural & immersive experience in addition to an amazing journey into the Dark Night skies of Himalayas

[Astrostays @astrostays]

@Astrostays got featured by @trainingaid_org as a Climate action example in Tourism. Creating community based low Carbon solutions & integrating Nature based Tourism such as stargazing is the way forward in sustainable tourism. @shivya @AnitaMendiratta
https://t.co/MXHo4IfWts

[Astrostays @astrostays]

As part of @DADwebinars organised by @tourismgoi the concept of #Astrostays as a form of community based #Astrotourism was featured. Watch the Webinar that brings to you magic of Dark Skies @RupPannuBrar @NataliaBayona @UNmountains @unimontagna @Astro4Dev https://t.co/aP0fIQLq1P

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Thank you @Sangeetha_Devi

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Glad to be featured by @the_hindu on the potential of astro-tourism as one of the most sustainable travel trends of 2022. Astrostays now partners with heritage sites https://t.co/rfU1A0zT2L @shivya @sonalasgotraa @UNmountains @Astro4Dev @IAU_org @WTTC @nature_org @AnitaMendiratta

[Astrostays @astrostays]

@shivya @peachastro @IDADarkSky @maggiespace @Astro4Dev @govender @ISC @unimontagna @IAU_org @AstronomyMag @StargazingIndia @Astro_MikeS @astro4society @DanielCunnama Absolutely. It gets bigger and better in 2022. Look forward @shivya

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Delighted to share Astrostays's 2021 Impact report. Since starting our journey in July 2019 with 5 Astrostays, In 2021 we welcomed over 2300 travelers and conducted over 680 star gazing sessions by our trained community astropreneurs. @shivya @peachastro @IDADarkSky @maggiespace

[Astrostays @astrostays]

This International Mountain Day #imd2021 @UnMountain & @UNWTO have brought out their first & joint publication to highlight "Sustainable Mountain Tourism." Astrostays has been featured as one the case studies https://t.co/obTeJzdN0e @shivya @AnitaMendiratta @SustDev @unimontagna

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Thrilled to share that Astrostays has been featured in @ISC's #UnlockingScience series for developing a community based astro-tourism model that is bringing livelihood opportunities for remote communities in Ladakh. @Astro4Dev @GHE_Connect @IAU_org

[BBC StoryWorks @BBCStoryWorks]

These starry nights could give Van Gogh a run for his money 🌠

See why rural localities in Ladakh are looking to the stars for skills and income generated by astro-tourism

#UnlockingScience
@Astro4Dev
@GHE_Connect
@IAU_org
@mh_connect
@NRF_News

#Ad paid and presented by @ISC

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Thank you @Chethan_Dash

[Astrostays @astrostays]

Introducing a unique model of Astrotoursim that benefits local indigenous community. Astronomy + Homestay = Astrostays. Come experience the dark skies of Himalayas @ChethanKumarTOI @Astro4Dev @venusupadhayaya @AstronomyMag @NatureAstronomy @ddnewsladakh @ut_ladakh @AltoaLadakh