Top 10 Summer Camping Destinations in Uttarakhand

If you are planning for long holidays and also love to enjoy camping, rafting, trekking and other adventure sports, you must visit Uttarakhand, this summer. Yes, summer is the perfect time to plan your long holidays in Uttarakhand and explore a new off-beat destination. Uttarakhand offers you an array of opportunities to enjoy in the midst of the lush green forests, rich wildlife and mind blowing mountains. Just pack your bags and go ahead to visit Uttarakhand to enjoy the adventure and make your trip mesmerizing

Mentioned below are the top 10 summer camping destinations where you can spend your holidays in a hustle free environment.

1. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is an ideal place for summer camping in Uttarakhand, which offers you a chance to experience camping on the banks of river Ganges. Just imagine how exciting and fun it would be when you get a chance to stay in camps on a white sand beach with your family and friends. During camping, you can enjoy some other adventure activities according to your choice like rafting, body surfing, cliff jump, rappelling, bungee jumping and flying fox. Bonfire at night and camp’s own cooked delicious food can add an extra spice to your camping trip.

2. Sattal

Nestled in the heart of the Uttarakhand Valley, a cluster of seven lakes, Sattal is considered as a perfect summer destination where you can go with your family and enjoy the camping stay in the midst of lush green rolling mountains. The picturesque location also offers you a tranquil and peaceful environment to stay, where you can relax your mind, body and soul. Apart from this, if you are interested, you can go for hiking and bird watching. If you are lucky, you may sight a Barking Deer grazing in the forest.

3. Pangot

Located at a place 13 km from the Lake city of Nainital, Pangot is an another summer camping spot for camp lovers. The main attraction of this place is the birds found here, one can also call it a bird watchers’ paradise, where you can find 580 species of birds. Being blessed with the pristine natural beauty and salubrious climate in summer, the place is a perfect option for summer holidays. During camping, you can also go for bird watching and trekking. While trekking, you may get a chance to spot some wild animals like Barking Deer, Ghoral and Sambhar.

4. Kanatal

Located around 38 km away from Mussoorie, Kanatal is a tiny village, which is a perfect choice for an outdoor camp stay in Uttarakhand. Being located at an altitude of 2590 meter above the sea level, the hill station is blessed with rich verdant forests with a variety of multi-colored flowers and fruit trees. The hill station is situated away from the hustle-bustle of the city and provides you a very quiet and peaceful ambiance, so you can also practice yoga, go for trekking or nature walks.

5. Deoria Tal

Considered as one of the most ideal destinations for adventure lovers, Deoria Tal is located around 3 km on the uphill trek from the Sari Village. The beautiful hill station is perched at an elevation of 2438 meter above the sea level and offers you a perfect summer camping. Enjoying camping in the midst of crystal clear lake, lush green surroundings, and snow clad mountains is an amazing experience. Apart from camping, trekking is also a charm of this place, which is the best way to explore the beauty of Deoria Tal.

6. Chopta

Chopta is one of the most popular camping destinations in India, which is a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and also the base for trek trail to Tungnath. The unspoiled beauty of this charming hill station offers the view of the eye-catching Himalayan ranges including Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul. During camping, one can head out for some interesting treks like Chandrashila, Tungnath, Deoria Tal and Dodi Tal. Whenever you visit Chopta for summer camping, don’t miss the chance to go for trekking, to complete your holidays in Chopta.

7. Dhanaulti

Located at an elevation of 2886 meters above the sea level, Dhanaulti is an another popular destination for adventure seekers. This beautiful tiny hill station is surrounded by lush green oak and rhododendron forests, which provide a perfect environment for summer camping. The peaceful environment of this hill station offers you an ideal place for relaxation in the laps of Mother Nature. During camping, you can also opt for yoga practicing, if you are interested.

8. Chaukori

A lesser known destination of Uttarakhand, Chaukori is situated 36 kms away from Gangolihat and 53 kms from Bageshwar. This beautiful hamlet is perched at an elevation of 2010 meters above the sea level with magnificent views of the snowy peaks of Nanda Devi, Panchachuli, and Nanda Kot peaks. If you are looking for a new destination for camping in hill stations, Chaukori can be a perfect option for you. It might be a good chance to explore the magnificent beauty of a new destination and an opportunity to be the witness of beautiful sunrise and sunset at Uttarakhand.

9. Tons Valley

Perched at an elevation of 3000 meters above sea level in the valley of Uttarakhand, Tons Valley is one of the most fun-filled camping destinations for camp lovers. This valley can be visited by everyone, families, friends. Apart from camping, people, here, can also experience rafting, trekking, light nature walk, angling and birding. The beautiful valley is surrounded by dense forests of pine, deodar, oak, jamun, chestnut and rhododendron.

10. Dayra Bugyal

Just imagine yourself at an elevation of 3048 meters above sea level, at a location set in a beautiful lush green meadow in front of the enchanting Himalayan ranges. Now, convert your imagination into reality by going on camping to Dayara Bugyal. Yes, it is true that Dayara Bugyal is amongst the best places to go for camping in Uttarakhand. Besides camping, trekking is also the main charm of this place and it is believed that most of the trekkers announce Dayara Bugyal as one of the best meadows in India. A small lake in the area with crystal clear water added to the beauty of Dayara Bugyal. The place is also surrounded with Oak, Pine, and Rhododendron trees’ colorful forests, which make this place even more beautiful.