Seasonal guides, gear advice, beginner tips and regional spotlights.
Jaipur sits at the edge of the Aravalli range with the Thar Desert to the west and tiger corridors to the south. Here are 8 verified camping options across different distances and budgets.
Kochi sits between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, giving it access to mountain, forest and beach camping within a few hours. Here are 8 verified options across Kerala.
Visakhapatnam sits between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, with Araku Valley, Papikondalu and undeveloped coastline all within reach. Here are 8 verified options.
No Indian city is better placed for wildlife camping than Nagpur. Tadoba, Pench, Kanha and Melghat are all within reach. Here are 8 verified options across Central India's tiger belt.
Chandigarh sits at the Himalayan foothills with Morni Hills, Kasauli, Manali and Spiti all within reach. Here are 8 verified camping options from easy weekend escapes to high-altitude expeditions.
Lucknow may sit in the plains but Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Chitrakoot and the Chambal wildlife are all within reach. Here are 8 verified camping options.
Bhopal sits at the edge of the Satpura range with some of Central India's finest camping within 3 hours. Here are 8 verified options from wildlife to heritage.
Indore has the Narmada river, Mandu fort city and Satpura all within reach. Here are 8 verified camping options across Central India's most underrated outdoor terrain.
Guwahati sits between Kaziranga, Manas, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh — the most biodiverse camping region in India. Here are 8 verified options.
Dehradun is India's best-positioned camping city — Rishikesh, Chopta, Rajaji and the entire Garhwal Himalaya are within reach. Here are 8 verified options.
Coimbatore sits at the foot of the Nilgiris with Anamalai, Valparai, Ooty and Mudumalai all within reach. Here are 8 verified options across the Western Ghats.
Surat may be Gujarat's commercial hub but Saputara, Purna Wildlife Sanctuary and the Narmada backwaters are all within reach. Here are 8 verified camping options.