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Camping in Uttarakhand.

11 camping spots across Uttarakhand — facilities, water access, permits, and honest reviews.

Auli Gorson Bugyal Camp

Auli

Camping at Gorson Bugyal (alpine meadow) above Auli with 270-degree Himalayan panorama including Nanda Devi. Easy 3km trek from Auli cable car top station.

Water

Byasi Riverside Camp

Rishikesh

Quieter alternative to Shivpuri. Deeper in the valley with better cliff formations. Some camps offer cliff jumping and rappelling. Basic facilities.

Water

Deoriatal-Chopta Meadow Camp

Chopta

Camping in the lush Chopta meadows (Mini Switzerland of India) with Deoriatal lake nearby. Starting point for Tungnath-Chandrashila trek. Rhododendron forests in April-May.

Water

Dhanaulti Eco Camp

Dhanaulti

GMVN-style eco camping in deodar forests between Mussoorie and Chamba. Clean air, bird watching, and snow views in winter. Quiet alternative to crowded Mussoorie.

Water

Ghangaria Meadow Camp

Valley of Flowers

Camping at Ghangaria, the gateway to Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. Government-run and private camps available. Short monsoon window only. UNESCO World Heritage trek.

WaterPermit

Jim Corbett Riverside Camp

Jim Corbett National Park

Premium riverside glamping on the Kosi River near Corbett National Park. Tiger safari bookings available. Night sounds of the jungle. Morning birdwatching from the river deck.

Water

Kanatal Jungle Camp

Kanatal

Well-managed adventure camp in dense forest near Kanatal. Popular weekend getaway from Delhi (300km). Zip-lining, rappelling, and Surkanda Devi temple trek nearby.

Water

Kedarnath Base Camp (Gaurikund)

Kedarnath

Camping at Gaurikund before the 16km trek to Kedarnath temple. Basic but functional. Good for acclimatization before the steep climb. Helicopter booking desk nearby.

Water

Khaliya Top Base Camp

Munsiyari

Base camp for Khaliya Top trek with panoramic views of Panchachuli peaks. Remote Kumaon location. The trek is moderate (6km) with stunning alpine meadows at the top.

Water

Lansdowne Forest Camp

Lansdowne

Peaceful cantonment town camping surrounded by oak and pine forests. No commercial chaos — Lansdowne is a restricted cantonment area. Good birding destination.

Water

Shivpuri Beach Camp

Rishikesh

The most popular camping stretch near Rishikesh along the Ganges. White sand beach camps with rafting starting point. Attached bathrooms and hot water in winter.

Water

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