
Death Valley
San Bernardino County, United States
Desert basin in Inyo and San Bernadino counties in California, United States. It lies in the American desert country, best visited between November and March.
Why visit: Death Valley and Monument Valley — salt flats, buttes and the emptiest, darkest skies in America.
- ›Carry several litres of water per person, always
- ›Stay for the stars — these are the darkest skies in the country
- ›Never rely on phone signal; download maps first
- ›Avoid midday exposure entirely in the warm months
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Best time
November – March only; summer temperatures here are genuinely lethal
Weather
Hot desert climate — winter is mild and ideal at 15–25°C, but summer regularly exceeds 45°C and heat here kills unprepared visitors every year; plan outdoor time for the early morning.
Entry fee
Park entry ~₹2,500 per vehicle; tribal parks charge separately
Hours
Open 24 hours
Est. budget
₹3,000 – ₹9,000
Duration
Full day
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Death Valley National Park
Nye County
National park in California and Nevada in the United States. It sits in high country, where snow can close access roads well into early summer.