Seasonal guides, gear advice, beginner tips and regional spotlights.
Monsoon camping has a cult following in Maharashtra and Goa. We break down where it's genuinely worth it, what gear you need, and what regions to avoid entirely in June–September.
Going camping for the first time in India? This checklist covers gear, food, safety, permits, and the common mistakes that ruin a first trip.
Bangalore is surrounded by some of Karnataka's best camping terrain. From Coorg's coffee estates to the Sahyadri foothills, here are 8 verified campsite options within 300km of the city.
Camping in the Himalayas is a different category from the Western Ghats. Altitude changes everything — your gear, your pace, your sleep, your appetite. Here's how to prepare for your first Himalayan camp and what to expect.
Mumbai is surrounded by some of India's best monsoon camping. From Rajmachi and Harishchandragad to Bhimashankar and coastal spots in Alibaug, here are 9 verified sites within 250km.
Delhi sits at the gateway to the Himalayas. Within 350km you have Rishikesh rafting camps, Lansdowne forest camps, Bir Billing paragliding base, and Chopta's meadows. Here are 8 of the best.
India has four distinct camping seasons shaped by the monsoon, altitude and regional climate. This month-by-month guide tells you exactly where to go — and where to avoid — in every month of the year.
Chennai's camping options are better than most people expect. Within 300km you have Yelagiri, Javadu Hills, Mahabalipuram beach camping, and the extraordinary Pichavaram mangrove forest. Here are eight verified options.
Hyderabad's Deccan location is better for camping than it looks. Gandikota's dramatic gorge, Nagarjunasagar tiger reserve, Papikondalu river camping and the underrated Ananthagiri Hills are all within a weekend's reach.
No Indian city is better placed for camping than Pune. Sinhagad is 30 minutes away, Rajmachi and Kolad are under 2 hours, and the entire Sahyadri ridge is accessible for the weekend. Eight options from fort camping to river rafting.
From the Sundarbans mangrove delta to the Sandakphu ridge, Kolkata is surrounded by some of India's most varied camping terrain. Here are 8 verified options across different distances and budgets.
Gujarat offers some of India’s most dramatic camping terrain — from the White Rann salt desert to the Gir lion forest. Here are 8 verified options within reach of Ahmedabad.