Three Skies
Three nights, three different skies. Constellations, the stories behind them, and the silence after the stories end.
- Duration
- 3 nights, 4 days
- Route
- Ranikhet, Kausani, Kasar Devi
- Level
- Easy
- Price
- ₹18,500 pp
Three nights, three different skies. The light you see left its source before you were born.
Our astro guide walks you through the constellations, the stories behind them, and the silence after the stories end.
Day by day
Night one, Ranikhet
Kalika forest at dusk, then the first sky. A full astro night at our home ground near Oakakhi, with the naked eye and a good story.
Night two, Kausani
A drive north through the hills. Kausani sits high and clear. Telescope time, and the mountains at dawn.
Night three, Kasar Devi
The ridge above Almora that has drawn seekers for a century. No telescope tonight. Just the raw sky, lying back on the grass, and the oldest light there is.
Optional night four, Mukteshwar
At 2,285 metres with almost no light below, Mukteshwar is the deepest sky of the circuit. Exit the next morning via Bhimtal and Kathgodam.
Who it suits
- Anyone who has never really looked up
- Amateur astronomers and photographers
- Couples and small groups of friends
How fit you need to be
No trekking. Late nights and some time on cold grass.
Included
- All stays
- All meals
- All transport between sites
- Every astro session with our guide
- Observatory entry where used
Not included
- Travel to Ranikhet and back
- The optional Mukteshwar night (₹5,500)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
When to go
Astro batches run only on new moon windows, October to March, when the Kumaun sky is at its darkest. An optional fourth night at Mukteshwar can be added for ₹5,500.
Before you book
Where do journeys start?
Almost every journey starts at Oakakhi Stays, our home in Ranikhet. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, about three hours away by road. Tell us how you are travelling and we will help you plan the last stretch.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or use the enquiry form. We talk first about what you are looking for, then share dates, the full plan and how to confirm your place. No booking is final until we have spoken.
I am travelling from abroad. Can I join?
Yes, and you are very welcome. Our page for international travellers covers getting to Ranikhet from Delhi, visas, permits, seasons, money and what to pack. Prices are in rupees, with approximate US dollar prices alongside.
What happens in an emergency?
Our guides carry first aid supplies and are trained in immediate response. In a real emergency, getting you to help fast is the only priority.
Let’s plan a quieter kind of journey.
Tell us what you are looking for, how many of you there are and roughly when. We will help you find the right walk, sky or forest, and we will be honest if we are not the right fit.