✦ GEMINIDS METEOR SHOWER 2026 ✦
WISH ON A STAR,NADABET
The King of Meteor Showers at India's Western Frontier. Up to 120 meteors an hour at peak, falling over the open desert of Nadabet, with a thin crescent Moon, crisp winter air and a sky that runs horizon to horizon.
12 – 15 DEC 2026 • 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS • NADABET, GUJARAT
The King of Meteor Showers
Most meteor showers are born from comets. The Geminids are different: they're shed by 3200 Phaethon, a mysterious "rock comet" asteroid. Its dense debris produces bright, slow-moving streaks, often tinted yellow, white and even green. And because Gemini rises soon after sunset, the show begins in the evening. No 4 AM alarm needed.
*Zenithal hourly rate. Actual counts vary with weather and sky conditions.
Where India Ends, the Stars Begin
On the far north-western edge of Gujarat, where farmland gives way to the Rann and the BSF keeps watch over the frontier, Nadabet offers something rare: a flat, open horizon in every direction and skies dark enough to lose count of the stars.
Wildlife Interpretation Centre
Our base for the stars: the Forest Department's centre, with exhibits on the region's wildlife.
Home of the Indian Wild Ass
Explore the exhibits on the wildlife of the Rann before the sky takes over.
Border Country
Travel into Nadabet's border-tourism zone, where BSF signboards count down the kilometres to the Zero Line.
Horizon to Horizon
No mountains, no skyline. The flat desert opens up the whole dome of the sky, so fewer meteors slip past unseen.
A Thin Crescent Moon
Less than a quarter Moon on peak night means darker skies, and more of the fainter meteors come out to play.
Winter Wetlands
A guided morning birding walk at the wetland, then return at dusk to stargaze over the water.
Perfect Winter Weather
Sunny days of 30–33°C and crisp, clear nights of 11–13°C. Gujarat's ideal season to sit out under the sky.
Evening-Rise Fireballs
Bright, slow streaks in yellow, white and green, with the show starting right after sunset.
Desert Sunsets
Watch the sun sink into a perfectly flat horizon before the first stars appear.
Learn the Sky, Shoot the Sky
This isn't just a night out. It's a four-day, hands-on astronomy retreat led by Starscapes' expert starguides, built so first-timers and seasoned photographers both go home with something extraordinary.
The Peak-Night Meteor Watch
Canopied seating under an open sky, from 9:30 PM until about 2:30 AM. Find the Geminid radiant, then lie back and count, with hot chai in one hand and hot chocolate in the other.
How to Shoot the Geminids
A dedicated briefing on camera settings, framing and time-lapse techniques, plus astrophotography lessons, so you capture the streaks and not just the memory.
Astronomy Master Class
A one-hour session after sunset on Day 1: what meteor showers are, where the Geminids come from, and how to read the winter sky.
Telescope Sky Tours
Guided tours of stars, constellations, planets and deep-sky objects through Starscapes telescopes, including a second stargazing night over the wetland.
Solar Observation
See our own star up close, safely, through telescopes fitted with proper solar filters.
Rocket Workshop & Astro Games
Hands-on rocketry, propulsion and space exploration, plus quizzes and group games. A favourite with kids and grown-ups alike.
MADE FOR
Familieswith kids aged 6–12, at special child rates
First-time stargazersno experience or kit needed
Photographerschasing a frame-worthy fireball
Couples & friendsafter a winter escape with a difference
Guided Nights. Real Telescopes.
Peak-Night Camp
Canopies, telescopes and a sky full of meteors.
Telescope Tours
Starguides walk you through the sky, one object at a time.
Sunset at the Camp
Golden hour before the stars come out.
The Observation Site
An open, flat horizon in every direction.
The Open Desert
Wide skies with no skyline to block the view.
Venue from Above
The Wildlife Interpretation Centre, our base at Nadabet.
4-Day Itinerary
Arrival at Tharad · Desert Sunset · Astronomy Master Class
Meet the group at Ahmedabad Airport by 11 AM and drive to Tharad, where Hotel Shivay International is your base for the trip. Check in, freshen up and rest, then head out to Nadabet to watch the sun sink into a perfectly flat desert horizon. As the first stars appear, join a one-hour Astronomy Master Class and astrophotography briefing at the Wildlife Interpretation Centre. Dinner, then back to Hotel Shivay, Tharad for the night.
Wetlands by Day, Meteors by Night
A birding walk at the wetland, followed by the rocket workshop and hands-on astronomy activities. Rest up through the afternoon; you'll want the energy. After dinner comes the "How to Shoot the Geminids" briefing, then at 9:30 PM we head out to the observation site, where our team has everything set up and waiting.
Sun, Rockets & Wetland Stars
Sleep in after the big night, with brunch at 11 AM. Then look at the Sun through filtered telescopes, launch into the rocket workshop and enjoy a slow afternoon. Catch one more desert sunset before a guided stargazing session at the wetland, with the sky mirrored in the water. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Departure
Breakfast, a farewell wrap-up with the Starscapes team, and check-out. Head home with a heart full of stars and a camera full of meteors.
☁️ Clear-sky plan, cloudy-sky plan: astronomy depends on the weather, so every session is built to flex. If clouds roll in, our starguides switch to an indoor digital sky tour and interactive sessions, and move observation windows to catch every clear gap.
Comfort After Dark
Hotel Shivay International, Tharad
Three nights in a well-rated modern hotel, where you check in on arrival. Every hotel-to-Nadabet transfer, including the late-night return after peak viewing, is handled by our team.
By Air: Ahmedabad
Fly in to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on the morning of 12 December. The group departs at 11:00 AM for Hotel Shivay in Tharad. Plan to land by 10 AM.
By Road / Train
Nearest railheads: Bhildi Jn (~95 km), Deesa (~118 km) and Palanpur Jn (~145 km). Reach Tharad on 12 December and check in at Hotel Shivay; we'll help you plan the last leg.
What's Included
What's Not Included
- Flights or trains to Ahmedabad / Tharad
- Personal expenses
- Camera equipment
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Know Before You Go
Carry a valid government photo ID
Nadabet is a border-area destination and ID may be checked.
Pack warm layers
Days are sunny, but nights drop to 11–13°C and you'll be outdoors past 2 AM.
Expect one late night
Peak viewing runs until about 2:30 AM, so the next morning starts slow on purpose.
Keep it dark
Red torches only near the observing area, and no flash photography.
Nature sets the show
Meteor counts depend on weather and sky conditions and can't be guaranteed.
Smile, you're on camera
Event photos may be used by Starscapes for promotion, with credit.
Pricing & Booking
Total price per person for the 4-day / 3-night Geminids Meteor Shower experience in Nadabet.
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Terms & Cancellation Policy
1. Booking & Payments
Pay 50% to reserve your seat and the balance by [DATE] to confirm it.
2. Cancellation & Refund
50% refund of the total amount paid on cancellations until [DATE]. No refunds from [DATE] onwards, including for weather changes during the event.
3. Early Bird Discount
Flat 10% off the tour cost on bookings made on or before 31 October 2026.
4. Inclusions
3 nights at Hotel Shivay International, Tharad; group pickup from Ahmedabad Airport to Tharad on Day 1; all hotel-to-Nadabet transfers including late-night returns; meals as per itinerary; peak-night observation with canopied seating; hot coffee, hot chocolate and refreshments on peak night; astronomy master class and astrophotography sessions; telescope sky tours and solar observation; rocket workshop, astronomy games and wetland birding; event lead + 2 starguides; first-aid support.
5. Exclusions
Flights or trains to Ahmedabad / Tharad, personal expenses, camera equipment, and anything not listed under inclusions.
6. ID & Border-Area Access
Nadabet is a border-area destination. Every guest must carry a valid government-issued photo ID, which may be checked. Access rules and permissions are set by the relevant authorities and venue management.
7. Weather & Sky Conditions
Meteor counts depend on weather and sky conditions and cannot be guaranteed. No refund or compensation is provided for weather-related events.
8. Itinerary Changes
The itinerary and timings may change due to weather, venue permissions, local conditions or circumstances beyond the organiser's control.
9. Photography & Media
Event photos may be used by Starscapes for promotion, with credit. Please avoid flash photography and bright lights near the observing area.
10. Need Help?
Call or WhatsApp us at +91-9667307015.
