Camping In India

Camping is perhaps the best way of enjoying the wonders of nature given to Himachal and sharing the warmth of its people. You can carry your own gear along or opt for any one of the several camps that are pitched in various parts of the State.

These camps offer accomodation, catering and variety of activities like hiking, fishing, nature-tours and rafting. Most of these offer quality facilities and services.

Camping is probably the most ideal way of enjoying the beauties of nature. The Himalayan region in India is one such place. The entire Himalayan region offers fantastic range of camping. Whether you choose wildlife camping or normal camping, Indian topography will fully thrill you. There is not much difference between the wildlife camping and normal camping, except the wildlife camping doesn't get confined to season or any adventure activity. Camping is a recreational activity and there isn't any age limit in camping. People one who likes to explore nature and keeps interest in the facts of the nature can take up this camping expedition.

The Youth Hostel association of India, runs camps at Dalhousie (Chamba) and at Kullu-Manali. Camps run by the private sector are at Barog in Solan district, Baspa (Sangla) valley and Kalpa in Kinnaur, at Tabo in Spiti, at Al Hilal (Taragarh) and Dharamsala in Kangra, at Shoja near Kullu and Mashobra and Baldian near Shimla Adventure camps are likely to be available soon in the Pabbar valley in the Jubbal - Hatkoti - Rohru area in Shimla district.