5 Best Camping Spots in India To Go On A Road Trip

If you want to sleep under a starry night sky and unplug from the cacophony of city life, you should go camping. The best part is, you get the opportunity to stay close to nature.

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To help you reconnect with Mother Earth, we have narrowed down the 5 best camping spots.

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Sarchu, Leh-Manali Highway

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Ideally located around 220 km from Manali, Sarchu will make for a perfect overnight camping on-route. However, you do have to trek to the Zarkar region to reach the camping spot. The halting point that already comes with tented accommodation will facilitate you with full electricity. There is also a separate dining tent where you can enjoy your food.

Best Time to Camp: February, March, April.

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Baranti, Purulia

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This relatively unexplored picture-perfect tribal hamlet is an impeccable place to camp at in the Purulia district of West Bengal. The village is known for its scenic beauty and is replete with lush green forests, a beautiful natural lake, and charming hills. Baranti is located between Marudi Hill and Baranti Hill, and the campsite is two hours of away from Asansol. You can enjoy a rejuvenating stroll in the forests filled with bamboo shrubs and Palash trees. The crimson hues during the sunset are also darn peaceful.

Best Time to Camp: January to March.

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Sonmarg, Kashmir

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The name of this campsite which translates to ‘meadow of gold' literally syncs with its enchantment and beauty. By trekking to an altitude of 2,800 mt, you can reach this Himalayan lap to repose. The Machoi Glacier and Kolhoi in the surrounding will make your camping trip even more venturesome. To make your experience more primitive, the Nallah Sindh River snaking through the location, will give you plenty of fishing opportunities. Who knows, you can even catch a Mahseer for dinner!

Best Time to Camp: Mid-April to October.

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Camp Desert, Pushkar

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Ever heard of the Pushkar fair? The Largest Cattle Fair in the country? Well, this is the place where it happens. Travellers choose this desert site for camping mainly because of its proximity to Pushkar. Spread across an area of 6 acres, the desert campsite will give you an insight into the colourful culture and lifestyle of Rajasthan.

Best Time to Camp: Late October to February.

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Ever wondered how it may feel like waking up to the sight of dew-laden trees amidst the evergreens of the Nandi Hills? Located at a height of 1,479 mt and 60 km away from the traffic-congested city of Bangalore, a camping trip in Nandi Hills will surely help you reconnect with nature.

Best Time to Camp: September to February.

You may need prior permission from the authority for certain camping spots to camp at on your own. Do check in advance.