Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything about booking, sessions, weather, the quiz, and more. Still have a question? Call or WhatsApp us at +91 91408 48335.
Kashi Cosmos is an astronomy tourism and space-education company in Varanasi, India. We offer guided telescope experiences, astronomy workshops, school programs, night-sky events, and a fun online space quiz.
We are based in Varanasi (Kashi), Uttar Pradesh — CK28/15, Gyanvapi Road, Govindpura, Varanasi 221001. Sessions are held at carefully chosen spots with clear, open sky; the exact location is confirmed with your booking.
Use the Book an Experience page to send a request with your preferred experience, date and time, or simply call/WhatsApp us at +91 91408 48335. We confirm your slot personally — no online payment is required to request a booking.
Astronomy depends on the weather. If conditions are poor, we reschedule your session to another available night at no extra cost. We only confirm nights with genuinely good viewing.
No. All equipment is provided and set up by our trained astronomy guides. Just show up — we handle the rest. For astrophotography you can bring your own DSLR or use ours.
Absolutely. Our sessions are beginner-friendly and family-friendly, and our guides can explain the night sky to both a six-year-old and a curious adult. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Depending on the date and sky conditions: the Moon's craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter and its moons, star clusters, and bright constellations. Check our Sky Tonight page for what's visible right now.
Most experiences run 30 to 90 minutes depending on the type — from a quick Moon or solar viewing to a full guided night-sky tour. Private and astrophotography sessions can be longer.
Yes. We run STEM-aligned astronomy workshops, telescope demonstrations, and teacher sessions for schools, plus private and corporate group experiences. See the Schools page or contact us for a custom plan.
We recommend booking 3–4 days ahead, especially around weekends and clear-sky periods. For large groups or school programs, please reach out a week or more in advance.
Yes! Score 7 or more out of 10 on the Kashi Cosmos Space Challenge and you'll receive a personalised Certificate of Achievement by email that you can download and share.