Just a short drive from Mumbai opens up a sky full of stars. Bhandardara's lakeside camps offer some of the clearest night views, while Matheran's vehicle-free hills make stargazing peaceful and pollution-free. Mahuli's dark open lands are ideal for skywatchers, and Vaitarna is a favourite for Milky Way photography. Beginners can start at Mumbai's Nehru Planetarium for guided sky sessions.