If you've wanted to wish on a star and carry moonbeams home in a jar, but were put off by pollution — light and atmospheric — here's your chance to make good on that desire right in the outskirts of Mumbai. On October 20, as the Earth enters the trajectory of the Orionids meteor shower — debris left over from the Hailey's Comet, which was last visible in our night sky in 1986 — you can celebrate with an all-night meteor-viewing party on the serene banks of Pawna Lake, near Lonavala.

Stars in your eyes
Organised by Try Thrill Adventure Group, which specialises in organising camping trips with an amateur astronomical edge, this overnight camping trip offers viewers the irresistible rush of being privy to as many as 70 shooting stars per hour. In addition to watching a steady stream of wayward star-like objects lighting up the night-time sky, campers can also brush up on their astronomical skills with engaging astronomy-themed lectures and interactive games.