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Camping in Himachal Pradesh : |
| 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. |
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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 in Himachal Pradesh : |
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"
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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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| 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. |
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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. |
| 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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