Our Presence · Tamil Nadu
Home to the RiSa Astronomy Observatory - our permanent dark-sky site in the hills of Tamil Nadu, 80 km from Bangalore.
Upcoming
Weather-led scheduling
Lenient cancellation policy
Why our calendar isn't full
South India's tropical weather can flip in an hour, so we don't pre-sell stargazing months in advance - most events go live around 2 weeks before, when we have a real read on the sky.
Here's the part that matters: even when the clouds win, our sessions don't disappoint. We run theory sessions, walk you through what would have been overhead, and our guests have consistently left telling us we've gone beyond what they expected. Cloudy or crystal clear, you take something home.
How we run things
The Venue
Rocky Ridge is an organic farm and retreat with a café, offering simple and healthy living and relaxation with mother nature. It sits in a very picturesque valley on the higher slopes, on the Denkanikota-Palacode state highway.
The farm has cottages and tents for those who want to experience nature at close hand. Cottages are designed in an eco-friendly manner using natural materials - rustic by design but offering all modern comforts, each accommodating up to 4 adults. The tents are available for couples or families with small children.
Active participation in farming activities is encouraged - planting seeds, harvesting, and learning natural farming methods. On weekends, elaborate breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available. During weekdays, guests can ask the cook to prepare a simple meal.
At a Glance
The Observatory
RiSa Astronomy operates a permanent observatory housed at Rocky Ridge. The facility includes a 16-inch telescope that is open to the public on certain planned events - guided by our team of qualified astronomers.
We also house our 20-inch telescope here, available on special booking for groups and institutions seeking a deeper observing experience.
The observatory is not open for walk-ins. All visits must be pre-booked through a registered RiSa Astronomy event. Arrive only if you have a confirmed booking - this ensures each group gets quality time with the telescope and our astronomers.
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Astronomical Observatory by RiSa Astronomy, Denkanikottai
We attended the overnight astronomy and sky gazing camp on May 25th as a family of three (including our 9-year-old), and it turned out to be a truly memorable experience. The camp is run by a wonderful family. Our host, Anish, was exceptional—deeply knowledgeable and incredibly e…
Pooja Prakash
That's was great experience overall, it's very good place to be if you are interested in night sky, stars or Astronomy. You can see some night sky objects and it's lot informational, property is also so neat and clean. Hosts are really knowledgeable and it's not your regular ente…
sachetan nasik
Amazing storytelling by Anish! He started with basic questions and explained science behind it thoroughly. Earlier i was curious only about telescopes, but the way Anish explained, demonstrated the concepts overpowered the experience of actual observation. He has kept good qualit…
Vaibhav Sonawane
The workshop I attended was great, Anish was very knowledgeable and passionate. He was patient in answering any and every question with great clarity. He explained to us about the equipment used, and we started watching the planets and star clusters. He also showed us the Orion N…
Bhupen Chauhan
Just a stone's throw from Bangalore, from where one can explore the SPACE! The theory lessons set a context for beginners, helping them grasp the basics and also connect with the practical aspects of calendar, culture etc. It’s the perfect place for children to engage with natur…
Lakshmi Sravanti