Category : Adventure Sport
Major Regions : Himalayas, Rajasthan, Kerala
Best Season : Throughout the Year


About Camping
Camping is the best way to relax and get rid from the busy city life in the lap of Mother Nature. During camping one can feel the soothing effects of the nature, climate and pleasant environment. India offers lots of camping sites equipped with all types of facilities. One can also enjoy hiking, fishing, nature tours and rafting during camping. Now a days camping has become a unique way to spend the holidays. Dinner under a star-lit sky and staying in camps is really a unique experience which is very difficult to forget. Camping is probably the most ideal way of enjoying the beauties of nature.
Types of Camping in India
Family Camping
This is the perfect way to build closer family ties and spend some quality time along with your loved ones which is very difficult in this busy life. During family camping, children come closer to the nature and understand the value of this. During this you can also involve yourself in some activities like fishing, angling, cycling, hiking, kayaking and canoing.

Best places for family camping - Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttaranchal, the hills of Himachal Pradesh, the deserts of Rajasthan and the enchanting backwaters of Kerala.

Weekend Camping
These are the excellent option to recharge you after the hectic week. Weekend camping offers such varied options as fishing, picnicking at jungle lodges and forest rest houses or trekking trips in unexplored regions. This is a best way to fill you with energy in short time. There are lots of favorite weekend camping destinations in India.

Best places for weekend camping - Samode Bagh in Jaipur, Pushkar in Rajasthan, Mussoorie and Rishikesh in Uttaranchal, Corbett National Park and Kaudilya.

Wildlife Camping
If you are adventure lover and want to rest in camps during your trip then wildlife camping is the best option for this. Wildlife camping will not only satisfy your hunger for nature and wildlife, but also educate you about preserving these priceless natural resources. But during wildlife camping, one must keep certain safety measures in mind which will be explained by the guides. There are lots of national parks and sanctuaries in India in which wildlife camping are allowed.

Best places for wildlife camping - Cauvery Fishing Camp and Kabini River Lodge Camp in Karnataka, Periyar National Park in Kerala and Jim Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal.

Winter Camping
Winter camping in India is one of the most famous but hard adventure activities. In winters the temperature is low so one must have to be more cautious. This is the only camping form in which the adventure level increases. Winter camping must be more organized. Winter camping in India is normally done in high altitude areas where temperature often dips below. For this camping you should be physically fit and mentally tough. So in other words winter camping is for those who can face and handle nature encounters and adverse conditions.

Best places for winter camping - Higher altitude of Himalayan regions, Himachal Pradesh, Uttranchal, Jammu and Kashmir, Sarchu in Lahaul, Sangla and Kalpa in Kinnaur and Kaza in Spiti.

Desert Camping
Desert Camping is also becoming very famous in India. India is one of the rare countries which have a huge part of Desert. This is a unique way of camping in India. Desert camping provides the opportunity to campers to explore the glimpse of life in desert. It also provides the opportunity to find out that how difficult is to live in such difficult circumstances.

Best places for desert camping - Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Beach Camping
This is one of the latest and unique ways of camping introduced in India. Beach camping provides the unique camping style in India on the edge of beautiful beaches. During camping one can also enjoy the night life and festivals of local people. It is really an amazing experience to wake up to the sounds of gently-lolling waves. This is possible only with a beach camping in India.

Best places for beach camping - Mandavi and Goa.

Camping Tips and Facts

• Take along all the essentials like first aid kit, sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent, snakebite kit etc. and do learn to use them properly.
• Keep the campsite clean and leave it in the same way you occupied it.
• The camp staff takes care of all the essentials including preparing food, arranging for various necessities etc. so you can relax and enjoy the moments of your life.
• The tents should be properly laid so as to resist strong winds and unfavorable weather conditions.
• Some of the must take along include sun glasses, sun screen lotion, fast drying clothes, flashlight and a Swiss army knife.
• Carry along a pair of binoculars and camera to capture those beautiful moments.