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
23 May 2026 at 3:00 pm – 24 May 2026 at 10:00 am
Rocky Ridge Cafe
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
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
I went for Camping under the Stars in October last month, and had a wonderful experience. The camp area was lovely and peaceful, and the astronomy experience, looking at the night sky, the stars and planets through the telescope was amazing. Aneesh was not only very knowledgeabl…
Arya Raje
We attended Camping under the Stars, beginners session in the month of March. I must say it was an absolute knowledgeable, joyful experience. Mr. Anish makes sure that everyone becomes a part of the session whether it’s a child or an adult. He explains the complex concepts in a s…
Siddharth Agarwal
Had the most wonderful astronomy outing from Bangalore, which included not only great sightings of Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and several constellations, but also two beginner friendly treks with phenomenal views of the sunset! Great stay and food too… The hosts are extraord…
Aditi Agrawal