Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | July 20, 2026
Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities, has a new attraction for science lovers, families, students, and travellers. Kashi Cosmos has officially launched with the vision of making astronomy simple, exciting, and accessible through guided telescope experiences and educational programs.
Known around the world for its spiritual heritage, temples, and the sacred Ganga, Kashi now offers visitors another unique experience. Tourists visiting the city can spend their evenings exploring the Moon, planets, stars, and other celestial objects through professional telescopes while learning about the wonders of the universe from trained guides.
Kashi Cosmos brings together tourism, education, and science in one experience. Every telescope session is designed to be easy to understand, making it enjoyable for children, families, pilgrims, domestic tourists, and international visitors alike.
Along with public skywatching sessions on the ghats, Kashi Cosmos is actively associating with schools, colleges, universities, educational institutions, and tourism partners to promote astronomy and science education. The organisation conducts astronomy workshops, guided astronomy tours, campus outreach programs, telescope demonstrations, and special observation sessions during important celestial events, helping students and the public experience science beyond the classroom.
Speaking about the launch, Piyush Yadav, Co-Founder of Kashi Cosmos, said:
“Every year, millions of people visit Kashi from across India and around the world. Along with experiencing the city’s rich culture, heritage, and spirituality, visitors can now also explore the universe through Kashi Cosmos. Our mission is to make astronomy simple and enjoyable for everyone. At the same time, we are actively working with schools, colleges, and educational institutions to inspire young minds through practical learning, telescope observations, and astronomy workshops. We believe that one look through a telescope can create a lifelong interest in science.”
Kashi Cosmos is building a platform where education, tourism, and public engagement come together. By creating opportunities for people to observe the night sky and learn directly from experts, the initiative hopes to inspire curiosity, scientific thinking, and a greater appreciation of the universe.
With the tagline “Explore the Universe,” Kashi Cosmos is creating a new dimension to Varanasi’s tourism experience, giving every visitor—whether from India or overseas—an opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky in one of the world’s most historic cities.
For more information, visit kashicosmos.com or follow @cosmoskashi on Instagram.
