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Take a break from the monotony of life and to experience nature and adventure from deserts, valleys and jungles offering wide range of camping sites. Toehold Travel photography and Travelyaari suggest a few trending places that can de-stress and rejuvenate you!
Sattal, Uttarakhand
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Located in the hills of Kumaon, it is an ideal camping destination. Cocooned in lush greens and mighty mountains at a height of 1370m above sea level, Sattal extends a peaceful ambiance just right for camping. Hike through the forest, enjoy bird watching. Trotting through the woods you would come across locations dotted with tents with campers enjoying activities like kayaking, rappelling, trekking, angling, etc. The right times to visit Sattal are March- June and September- December.
Bhandardara, Maharashtra
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Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and the natural environment, waterfalls, mountains, Wilson Dam, Arthur Lake, and Randha falls are tourist attractions. The place is increasingly gaining popularity for the Fireflies camp in the Purushwadi area. Millions of fireflies come out in the open and create a fascinating view. Over 2,000 species of fireflies can be spotted in the woods of Purushwadi. This is a must visit during the month of June.
Wayanad, Kerala
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Wayanad in Kerala promises you adventure and excitement, and it is worth spending all your time and money for a weekend getaway. Wayanad is like a rustic hamlet and a gem of a place for nature lovers. Adventure enthusiasts can indulge in activities like camping, river-crossing, jumping, commando walking, ziplining, and mountain biking. Indulge in bamboo rafting in Kuruva Island; explore the wilderness of Wayanad at Tholpetty and Muthanga; explore the river trail through the Kabini River or trek to Edakkal Caves with their intriguing rock carvings; shop in spice markets for cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, ginger and vanilla. During the rafting experience, you can even try your hands on steering the bamboo oars with the help of the boatman.
Dandeli, Karnataka
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Dandeli, located in northern Karnataka, offers an incomparable mix of scenic beauty and adventure. The modern town blessed by River Kali is surrounded by deciduous forests and a renowned wildlife habitat where rare animals and birds roam free in deep valleys and its rugged terrains. Dandeli offers adventurous activities like river rafting, night camping, nature walks, boating, bird watching, tiger and crocodile spotting, and angling, along with picnics, eco-tourism, and trips to nearby caves and temples.
Anjuna, Goa
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Well-known for its beautiful and serene beaches, Anjuna is one of the best camping locations in Goa. It is a nice little place in where people tend to camp to enjoy the scenes and lifestyle of Goa’s hippy culture. Beaches, chapels, and flea markets can be explored at will while camping on the Goan landscape. The happening nightlife of Goa is something you must check out.
Karnala, Maharastra
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Karnala is situated a short drive away from Mumbai, and has been Mumbaikars’ much-loved destination for a quick getaway. It hosts a bird sanctuary where you can spend some time sighting exotic bird species in their natural habitat. With lush lawns and palm trees, the ambiance is beautiful, and you will naturally take off on a jaunt towards one of the pathways leading out of camp to explore all the natural beauty around. For those seeking adventure, a trek to the Karnala Fort is highly recommended. You can enjoy watching the gorgeous waterfalls during the monsoon season. There are plenty of options/sites to camp in Karnala, where you can spend some quiet time in nature’s lap and indulge in some fun camping activities.
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When it comes to planning a trip outdoors, camping offers some of the most affordable options. It is a popular choice for those who love to wake up to beautiful views and wish to be far from the mad rush of city life to relax, escape stress, and clear their minds.
Whether it is the wildlife, verdant tea estates, breathtaking viewpoints or cool hill stations; choose where your heart leads you and escape to one of these picturesque destinations.
Suryanelli
Situated 40km South East of the popular tourist location of Munnar, Suryanelli is located in Chinnakanal village in Idukki. It is surrounded by tea plantations and many resorts. The place gives you an astonishing view of Anayirangal Dam. It is recommended for all those who crave for a harmonious gateway.
Vagamon
Vagamon is a hill station located on the Kottayam-Idukki border of Kerala. With a never-ending line of lush green hills, breathtaking narrow steep-sided valley and windy rivulets, it is definitely one of the most charming locations for camping.
Yellapatty
At a little distance from Munnar and close to Top Station and Mattupetti Dam lies Yellapatty. The hills here offer a stunning view of the tea plantation and has a natural vibe that will impress you. The beautiful valley surrounded by forests and the panoramic mountains, offer mesmerising views to wake up to.
Kolukkumalai
Kolukkumalai is the world’s highest tea plantation. To visit Kolukkumalai is to touch the sky. It is without argument one of the world’s most beautiful scenic destinations.
Mankulam
Mankulam is a village in Idukki district. Experience a proper farm house ambiance and wake up to splendid views of the Mankulam valley. Explore this delightful part of Munnar and enjoy trails like the famous Royal Route.
Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is a hill town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls, and grassy hills. The Kodaikanal region and especially the Kodai-Camp offers a unique atmosphere of peacefulness.
Coorg
Kodagu, also known as Coorg is one of the top destinations of Karnataka Tourism. Kodagu is the largest producer of coffee in India. Undulating hills covered in lush green forests and a landscape dotted with coffee plantations, tea gardens and orange groves, this hill station has breathtakingly stunning scenic beauty.
Gokarna
Gokarna is a town on the Arabian Sea, in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka. It attracts a crowd for a chilled-out beach holiday and is an alternative option to the crowded beaches of Goa. Most accommodation is in thatched bamboo huts along its several stretches of blissful coast.
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