In our latest episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host Zinal Doshi talks about Astro-tourism and love for stars , space with Founder of Astrostays , Sonal Asgotraa . They discuss all about using Astronomy as tool for curating experiences to drive economic growth through Astro-tourism and community development. 

Sonal Asgotraa is the Founder of Astrostays (www.astrostays.com) - a unique community centric Astro-tourism model that leverages Astronomy for creating sustainable Socio- economic Development opportunities for rural communities. The initiative merges Astronomy and community development initiatives to promote astro-tourism as a more sustainable form of travel that brings the economic benefits of tourism to remote areas, away from built up tourist regions - transforming village homestays into Cultural and Astronomy Hubs and economically empowering rural communities. Sonal was also a team member of the 2013 International Antarctic Expedition led by Polar Explorer, Sir Robert Swan, OBE

The Astrostays is owned and operated by the local Ladakhi community where village homestays are transformed into cultural and astronomy hubs. It offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature while gazing at the night sky, right under heavenly stars and constellations. 

To know more Astrostays  : www.astrostays.com

To know more about Sonal Asgotraa connect at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonal-asgotraa-bb055761/

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