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Camping in Himachal Pradesh : |
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Camping is perhaps the best way of enjoying
the wonders of nature given to Himachal and sharing the warmth of
its people. You can carry your own gear along - or opt for any of
the several camps that are pitched in various parts of the state.
These camps offer accommodation, catering and a variety of activities
like hikes, fishing, nature-tours and rafting. Most of these offer
quality facilities and services.Himachal Tourism has camps at Sarchu
in Lahaul, and in addition to built-accommodation, tents are available
at Sangla and Kalpa in Kinnaur, and at Kazza in Spiti.The Youth Hostel
Association of India, runs camps at Dalhousie and at Kullu-Manali.
Camps run by the private sector are in Baspa (Sangla) valley and
at Kalpa in Kinnaur, at Tabo in Spiti, at AI Hilal (Taragarh) and
Dharamshala in Kagra, at Shoja near Kullu, and at Mashobra and Baldian
near Shimla. Adventure camps are likely to be available soon in the
Pabbar valley, in the Jubbal-Hatkoti-Rohru area.
Wild camps have become the ultimate focus of wildlife conservation in the whole
world. Since the days when natural wilderness and wildlife of the the world cam
under threat, the wildlife authorities of forests preservation societies, started
of a new kind of awareness programme, which will educate the people about nature
and its preservation in a better way and that's how, wild camps came into being.
Wildlife camping is not very different from normal camping, except the wild camping
doesn't get restricted to season or any adventure activity. It works as a recreational
program and there isn't any age limit in this. Any one who likes to explore nature
and want to learn the facts about what nature has given to us and what we can
give in return, can take up this camping expedition |
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Important Camping Sites : Sangla Valley |
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Sangla Valley :- Baspa valley ( also
known as Sangla valley ) is one of the most beautiful valleys of
Kinnaur. It starts from Karcham ( 1,899 meters ) where the Baspa
river coming from the east joins the Satluj. The road for Baspa valley
branches from the Hindustan Tibet road at the river junction and
after turning south crosses the Satluj over a bridge to reach Karacham.
The valley open up beyond Sangla and is full of wooded slopes as
far as Chitkul ( 3,435 meters ). Chitkul is the last inhabited village
in the valley surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks.
It is like a Fairyland. The quaint little houses, temples, gompas
and the people of Baspa valley conjure up a perfect image of "Shangri-La"
The beautiful Sangla Valley has to be the highlight of your Himalayan camping
holiday. A mere 30 Km from the Tibetan border, the Sangla Valley was closed to
travellers until 1992 and even today is quite untouched by civilisation. Situated
at an average height of 2700 m, Sangla Valley is a place where you can unwind
in style as you wake up in your cosy Swiss style tents to the chirping of birds.
You can enjoy the breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks and snow covered mountains,
go for a walk in a valley bursting with exotic fruits, flowers, birds, butterflies
and Himalayan wildlife or walk to nearby villages of Batseri and Rakcham and
meet the local inhabitants, the Kinnauris. At Banjara Camps you'll surely wish
you could stay forever ! |
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Important Camping Sites : Tabo |
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Tabo :- 3,050 metres
) It is 47 km. from Kaza. At the right of Spiti river, is an ancient
village named Tabo, flanked on either side by lofty brown hills and
sun burnt, is the seat of one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries
- Sherlang, Duang, Chamba, Chibbo, Domlang Gompas, regarded by many
as only next to the Thelong Gompa in Tibet. The 10th Century Tabo
monastery houses more than 60 lamas. Large number of scriptures and
pieces of art, wall paintings - 'Tankhas' and 'Stucco'. Tabo has
been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
At Banjara Camps shivers of delight await you. The camp is located at Tabo, where
it sometimes actually feels that time stopped over a 1000 years ago. The Tabo
Monastery or Gompa is centuries old and second in importance only to the Tholing
Monastery in Tibet, in the entire Buddhist Himalayas. Amidst this barrenness,
broken only by the sounds of mountain rivers crashing over the rocks, Banjara
Camps is a welcome sight, with all the warmth and caring of home around a bonfire,
music and chatter. |
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Important Camping Sites : Chail |
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| Chail :- ( 2,250 meters
) Situated 45 km. from Shimla.. This was the ‘Summer Capital’ of
the erstwhile Patiala State. The small town is located amid thick
woods and has fine walks. It has the highest cricket ground in the
world. The dense forests around are alive with many species of birds
and animals but it is best known for its ‘Scottish red Deer'
which were introduced by the Maharaja. With its carpet of lush green
meadows and thick Deodar forests, Chail offers a tranquillity simply
unimaginable in today's fast paced life. |
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