Camping is one activity which can be
experienced by all age group people. camping does not require too much
physical labour. All you need to do is put a tent and spend some moment
roaming around. This sport is ideal for children as well as adult.
Himachal Pradesh offers many places and very serene camping places. High
altitude camping is preferred at Laka Glacier (Dhauladhar Range -it is near
Triund-Macleod Ganj area ). Glacier of Ladakh-Manali is easy and safe and is
easily approachable from Beas Kund area. Camping in Himachal Pradesh is very
relaxing and comfortable as comparable to camping in other ranges of
Himalayas.
Major Sites for Camping
Triund Camp
Triund is situated at 2400m approx. and very famous for student, family &
spiritual camping. People from 'West' practice yoga and meditation and
usually stay for very longer periods.
Beas Kund Camping
Beas Kund area
can be used as multidimensional camping place. Small kids in family can go
upto Dhundi or Bakar Thactch. Children upto ages of 14 can go to Beas Kund
without any problem. A low altitude camping can be enjoyed at Dhundi, Bakar
Thacth. And you can change camping place according to your choice and
suitability. Most people likes to live near Beas Kund pasteur. This is one
of the ideal summer vocation place in Himachal.
Pulga-Kheer Ganga
Pulga is situated in pine forest of Parvati Valley. Now electricity&
phones had reached but still very few Indian visit this area. Most people
turn back after visiting religious place of Manikaran. This area of camping
had been made popular by 'Western' campers who had been visiting and some
have settled in this valley. Kheer ganga is further 5 kms. from Pulga and
requires tents and kitchen infrastructure as there is no place to live in.
Hatu Camping
Hatu at a height of 10500 ft. The camp is situated in the midst of jungle
on a small flat clearing in the middle. One can see the snowline each
morning as you step out of the tent. With a wide variety of flora and fauna
to explore when in camps this camp is ideal for those looking for nature at
it's best. Hatu has one of the best sunset in the world . The whole area
just covered in simmering red gold when the sun is setting behind the
ranges.
The camp has much to offer for adventure lovers in forms of rock climbing
with almost all kinds of technical rock available in the vicinity of the
camp. Rappelling and Jumar is another adventure to look forward too. With a
range of amny adventure act ivies planned one can go for a longer duration
of camping at this camp.
Churdhar Camping
Churdhar the famous peak where one can go for trekking is at an height of
11000 ft. The place has a natural Lingam of Lord Shiva. It's the place to be
for long or short breaks from our daily hectic life and rejuvenates those
tired bones and clear all the mental blocks. This a a botanical paradise
with much of rare herbs and plants found at each nook and corner of the
sanctuary.
Chail Camping
Situated about 6 km from Chail, at over 2,600 m altitude from the sea
level, Chail is 400 m from the main road. With orchard all round. An ideal
camp for those who would like to do a see at the apple orchards at close
hand. With plenty of natural adventure activities in the area one is kept
busy through out the stay.
