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Looking for a great place to camp? Indian forests are a perfect getaway for campers, hikers, and nature lovers. There is no shortage of family fun as you can choose among the various activities, the wild camps in India offer. You can opt for nature walks, water fall picnics, horse riding, rock climbing, jeep safari and short treks through the forest. Trekking is the best way to be at one with nature and to explore the remote areas.
There are options to take part in various adventure and leisure activities in these regions. You can enjoy the camping and live in luxurious Swiss Cottage style tents in vast open hillsides. You can enjoy a "leisurely adventure holiday" in the lap of nature in the camps and go for short treks, nature walks, safaris and river rafting in the surrounding mountains and rivers.
Wildlife camping is not very different from normal camping, except the wild camping doesn't get restricted to season or any adventure activity. 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.
Avoiding Unwanted Animal Visits
The
forest is home for herds of Elephants, Gaur, Chital, Sambar Deer, Sloth
Bears, Langours, Crocodiles and over hundred species of birds. Its a delight
a camper to be within the wild surroundings and observing what these animals
do in their natural habitats, so just observe do not disturb the animals. Although most wild animals are afraid of people, some of them may still approach our campsites. Do not feed them. This not only hampers the animals natural instincts but it encourages them to make repeat visits. They may even decide to help themselves. Never leave food in your tent. These animals can and will do a lot of damage.
Wild Camps In India
Among the northern regions is Chitrauli, situated near to the hill station of Nainital in Uttaranchal and is considered to be a prime trekking paradise in this region, where nature lovers can witness panoramic views of the Himalayas and the Ratighat Valley with the Ghuna River in between. The wild camps of Chitrauli take one to a little off beaten natural treks midst of Oaks, Deodars and Pine trees. This camp provides a pleasant escape from the pollution and grime of the cities to terraced fields, small villages, shimmering water streams and the complete range of the snow clad Himalayas.
Kabini River Lodge Camps
Another wild camping choice in India is Kabini River Lodge. Kabini is a tributary of the river Cauvery that surrounds the river lodge and the lodge is located at Karapur near Nagarhole Wildlife National Park in Karnataka and is spread over 55 acres. Campers get accommodation in the colonial styled lodges at the resort houses, in fourteen well appointed private rooms with the best of modern amenities. Overlooking the river are six twin bedded cottages with attached bath. The camping programme involves a truly rewarding wildlife experience, with a two or three nights stay at the Kabini River Lodges. You might, of course, plan a longer holiday prior to making a reservation.
B.R. Hills Wildlife Adventure Resort
B.R. is an unique blend of resort and wildlife sanctuary. 3,375 ft above sea level, it sprawls over 525-sq-kms of undulating hills and valleys covered in deciduous forests and shoals. BR has three different options: twin-bedded tented cottages, log huts on stilts and at the former Maharaja's hunting lodge, room for a total of around 35 to 40 guests. There is a bar and multi cuisine dining is at the open sided Gol Ghar Restaurant, a Jungle Lodges specialty.
The holidaymaker can visit the surrounding coffee estates, the BR temple, the Soliga and Jenukurba tribal hamlets and for botanists especially, there is the truly unusual Doddasampige Mara, or Giant Sampige Tree. Jungle jeep and elephant rides, trekking, bird watching, nature trails are all on offer.
Kali Wilderness Camp
Check
out this wild camp with stunning topography and the surging currents of the
Kali river. The rhythms of the jungle are nowhere as compelling as they are
at the Kali Wilderness Camp. The visitor has two choices, the first being
the independent tented cottage, with attached baths and the second, being
separate rooms also with attached baths at the central lodge. Among the wild
programme in this camp there are wilderness safaris in jeeps, Nature walks,
Bird watching, crocodile sighting, fishing, coracle/boat rides, River
rafting, trekking and outdoor camping on special request. Cauvery Fishing Camp
100-kms from Bangalore is Bheemeshwari, a riverline holiday camp placed amidst steeply plunging hills. 46-kms further down the river is Doddamakali, a satellite camp with Galibore, a third, only 16-kms away. Together, these three are the destination of choice for confirmed anglers, since the river as it flows past them is the habitat of the world's finest game fish, the Mahseer. This being Eco-conscious angling, all fish caught are immediately released in the river. The serious fisherman can also enjoy the bio-diversity that surrounds him.
Famous Wild Camps
» Cauvery Fishing Camp, Karnataka
» Kabini River Lodge Camps, Karnataka
» Kali Wilderness Camp, Karnataka
» B.R. Hills Wildlife Adventure Resort, Karnataka
» Periyar National Park, Kerela
» Jim Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal
