Camping
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.