Weekends and holidays are not to spend at home. Take a break from your stagnant life. Go out and explore! And camping is the best option to connect with nature and yourself. There are many beautiful and exciting places for camping with friends and family. So, let’s talk about some of these destinations.
Rishikesh
You want to do adventurous activities while camping or just want to rejuvenate yourself, Rishikesh is for both. The holy place offers many physical and adventurous activities like river rafting, bungee jumping, rappelling, trekking, kayaking, etc. Rishikesh is also great for Yoga and meditation, being the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’. So, come and explore the two opposite activities at the same place.
Chamba
A beautiful scenic valley in Himachal Pradesh, Chamba is great for a weekend getaway near Delhi and Chandigarh. It is a combination of sparkling water streams, lakes, meadows, rich wildlife and dense forests making it a breathtaking scenery to experience and explore.
Kasauli
When planning a quick and relaxing weekend near Delhi or Chandigarh, Kasauli is the place for you. Come here to relax for 2-3 days and freshen up your mind with its serenity and calmness. There are great camping sites that will help you to relax and rejuvenate.
Kareri Lake
This is a shallow, freshwater lake situated to the south of Dhauladhar ranges. It is a picturesque beautiful lake near Dharamshala providing a great Trekking destination. As the lake is shallow and the water source is melting snow, the lake bed is visible in most of the places. All the features found around Kareri Lake makes it a great place for weekend camping.
Coorg
Also known as the ‘Scotland of India’ has pleasant weather all year long. This place is very silent with beautiful forests and quaint views making it the place to relax and explore nature. Coorg is easily accessible from Mangalore or Bangalore. A great weekend camping destination.
Bhandardara
Bhandardara is a small hill station near Mumbai with a 4-hour drive from there. With a clear sky, fresh air, waterfalls and greenery, Bhandardara becomes a beautiful camping destination. A perfect weekend getaway for all the Mumbaians!
Matheran
It is one of the smallest hill stations in India. Being Asia’s only automobile free hill station, Matheran is a very beautiful place with the cleanest air. You can sightsee many beautiful places here or go on a trek. Matheran has many view-points to adore its beauty like Panorama Point, that provides a 360º view of the surrounding area. Again, this is another beautiful camping destination near Mumbai.