Camping Amidst Himalayas
Does natural beauty fascinates you, and you want to spend time in lap of nature. If yes, Camping is the perfect holiday option for you. Tourists from all parts of world visit Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the adventure activities. For the enthusiasts, skiing, rafting, biking and trekking are most opted sport activities. For those looking for mellow adventure, Golf and Camping are major options. Camping in Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a favorite past time of nature lovers. There are many camping sites in Himachal Pradesh, some of which have readymade camps. Camping is all about lying peacefully amidst forests, wandering through thick woods, and enjoying the life of a jungle inhabitat. The best thing about camping is that it can be enjoyed irrespective of weather conditions. The readymade camps offer services like accommodations , catering, fishing, angling and support for adventure activities. People of all ages can enjoy the fun of camping.

Major Camping Places in Himachal Pradesh

Sangla Valley, Kinnaur
Sangla valley, also called Bapsa valley, is the most camped sites in Himachal Pradesh. The picturesque valley offers camping on altitudes ranging from 1900 mts to 3500 mts. The Sangla valley is 30 kms from Indo-Tibet borders, and is hardly touched by civilisation. One can enjoy the breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks and snow covered mountains. Go for a walk in a valley bursting with exotic fruits, flowers, birds, butterflies and Himalayan wildlife or walk to nearby villages of Batseri and Rakcham and meet the local inhabitants, the Kinnauris. Sangla valley promises to provide oppurtunity to unwind oneself, the way he wants to.

Tabo Camping
Tabo is a small town in Spiti valley, 47 km from Kaza. Tabo is known for its vast valley and breath taking views of Himalayas. Tabo is famous for its Monastery, which was built in 10th century. The monastery is considered next to the Tholing monastery, the most revered Tibetan monastery. Camping here is more peaceful experience, as the silence is broken only by the sounds of rivers, winds and animal voices.

Hatu Camping
Hatu is situated near Shimla, is at a height of 10500 ft. Camping here can be done amidst jungle. One can see the snowline each morning as out of the tent. With a wide variety of flora and fauna to explore, this camp is ideal for those looking for nature at it's best. Hatu also offers pleasant sunset view, supposedly the best in state. The whole area gets covered in simmering red gold when the sun is setting behind the ranges. Options for adventure sports, like rock climbing is also open in Hatu.

Chail Camping
Chail , 45 kms from Shimla offers camping, where one can easily forget the fast paced life of cities. The city has some very good treks, to explore the forests and meadows. The dense forests around are alive with many species of birds and animals but it is best known for its ‘Scottish red Deer' which were introduced by the Maharaja opf Patiala in early 19th century.

Other major camping sites in Himachal Pradesh are Triund campping, Beas Kund Camping site and Pulga-Kheer Ganga camp. But the options to camps in the wilds and plains are open to visitors, and necessary information can be collected from Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation offices about the camping in the desired places.

Camping and Biking
Camping fun can be doubled when combined with Biking or Trekking. Biking involves use of a mountain bike, to explore the terrains of Himalayas. Foldable tents can be carried on bikes, and after biking for whole day, halt at camps during night is a memotrable experience.