5 Camping sites in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand offers you the best summer camping options under the green rolling mountains, between the thick forests, and rich wildlife. Adventurous activities and salubrious climate call out loud to those who wish to experience something more than usual. Camping in Uttarakhand is just the right venue to make your time worth spending, as camping often introduces us to new experiences, acticities that we have been meaning to try but never got a chance to get around to, and also to deal with the challenges which are not encountered on a daily basis. Whatever the case, tackling new challenges always keeps our brain healthy, enhance self-confidence, and gives happiness to our soul.

Here are 5 camping sites in Uttarakhand which needs to be explored by every enthusiast.

Almost 16-20 kms away from Rishikesh, Shivpuri is the most frequently visited destination and is a flagbearer of camping sites in the state. Filled with adventures on the bank of river Ganga, it guarantees laughter, adventure and spine chilling thrills. The campsites in Shivpuri have Rajaji National Park stretch on both the sides with a soothing view of mountains, also offers lots of indoor and outdoor activities such as volleyball, chess, badminton and many more. The shop owners present in Rishikesh offers different packages for combined rafting and camping at different rates, which are negotiable. The pricing for rafting is different according to the distance you want to explore, after which you will be headed towards the campsite where you would be entertained with various activities and a memorable bonfire.

Quad sharing : Rs. 1,200 ( per person)

Triple sharing : Rs. 1,300 (per person)

Twin sharing : Rs 1,500 (per person)

Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport ( 35 kms)

Nearest Railway Station : Haridwar Railway Station (40 kms)

Serene and picturesque suburb of Mussoorie, snuggled on the Chamba-Mussoorie road, the place boasts of heavenly scenery, luxuriant vegetations and bountiful adventure activities. Camping here is accompanied with luxury tents, mouth watering delicacies, heart pumping sports and group activities to boost your social skills. Campsite includes wide range of activities such as trekking, rock climbing and various sports such as volleyball, badminton and many more. After the adventurous and sweaty day, the night in campsite take you down to your most cherished memory lanes and even creating new ones with beautiful bonfire and music.

Quad sharing : Rs. 1,450 ( per person)

Triple sharing : Rs. 1,600 (per person)

Twin sharing : Rs 1,800 (per person)

Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport ( 92 kms)

Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport ( 225 kms)

Dhanaulty is a hill station located in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayan range, located at a distance of 24 kms from Mussoorie. Campsite here are surrounded by the towering peaks of Tibba and Tapowan Top, with peaceful and tranquil environment, dense Deodar forest giving the chills of real world, and glaciers of Bandarpunch and Gangotri which offers scenic beauty at its level best.

Quad sharing : Rs. 1,600 ( per person)

Triple sharing : Rs. 1,900 (per person)

Twin sharing : Rs 2,400 (per person)

Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport ( 86 kms)

Nearest Railway Station : Dehradun Railway station (66 kms)

Chopta is an unexplored campsite which has all the ingredients of a perfect place to spend your vacations with your loved ones. It is a region of evergreen forest area, part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary, and a base of trekking to Tungnath, the third temple of Panch Kedar (3.5 km away). Help of local hotel owners can be taken for availing all the facilities of camping in the area, if you don't have your own tent. Rates of camping in Chopta are fixed by the government which are for sure minimal with respect to the awe-inspiring beauty you will be in for. There has been a ban on camping in meadows, till the futher notice is provided by the government, but the swiss camps in chopta are open to explore.

Small tent : Rs.50 (Indian), Rs.100 (Foreigner)

Medium tent : Rs.100 (Indian), Rs.200 (Foreigner)

Kitchen tent : Rs.100 (Indian), Rs.200 (Foreigner)

Pitching : Rs.50 (Indian), Rs.100 (Foreigner)

Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport ( 225 kms)

Nearest Railway Station : Haridwar Railway station (230 kms)

Deoria Tal is an exotic and incredible spot located at an altitude of 2,438 meters and lake being its centre of attraction, which is 3 kms away from the villages of Mastura and Sari on the Ukimath-Chopta road. As the place comes under the forest reserve, one has to take permission from forest officials for the overnight stay at camps. Your morning surely would prove to be blissful when the reflections of Chaukhamba peak is sighted on the lake early in the day. Camping charges are fixed by the forest officials which is around 50 rupees per person.

Entry fees : Rs.50 (Indian), Rs.100 (Foreigner)

Small tent : Rs.50 (Indian), Rs.100 (Foreigner)

Medium tent : Rs.100 (Indian), Rs.200 (Foreigner)

Kitchen tent : Rs.100 (Indian), Rs.200 (Foreigner)

Pitching : Rs.50 (Indian), Rs.100 (Foreigner)

Nearest airport : Jolly Grant Airport (209 kms)

Nearest railway station : Haridwar railway station (218 kms)