7 Best Camping Trek in Himalayas, India
Best camping tracks in India where we can go for camping. In this article, we will know about the best camping tracks in India.
In this article, we will know about the best camping tracks in India where we can go for camping. As we know it is monsoon season in India and this season is best for camping. In this season, we are exposed to nature during camping where we get to see peace and tranquility, as well as we get to see the beautiful view of nature. Monsoon is one of the best seasons for camping. In this season, people like camping in the forests of the mountains. So let's know which are the best camping tracks in India?
1. Nag Tibba
About the Nag Tibba
Nag Tibba is one of the best trekking and camping places in India. People keep coming here for camping. Nag Tibba is located in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand state of India. It is the highest peak of the Lesser Himalayan region. Nag Tibba has an elevation of 3,022 meters (9,915 ft). Nag Tibba is one of the three major ranges of the Lesser Himalayas. It is located 16 km away from Landour Cantonment in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
Nag Tibba means peak/peak of snakes. A little before this peak, there is a temple of a snake god and the local people here believe that their animals are protected by the snake god, hence the name of this peak is Nag Tibba. The best season for trekking and camping at Nag Tibba is summer and winter.
How to reach Nag Tibba?
You can take bus or train to reach Nag Tibba. Whose fare can range from ₹ 500 to ₹ 1000 from Delhi. It may take around 6 hours to reach Nag Tibba. You can also take a tour package to visit Nag Tibba, the cost of which will depend on the number of days and nights you want to stay there.
2. Hamta Pass
About the Hamta Pass
The Hamta Pass is a corridor between the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, and the Chandra Valley in Lahaul. The corridor is named Hamta Pass after the Hamta village here. There are many places to do activities in Hamta Pass. It includes steep rock walls, waterfalls, deodar forests, glaciers, rhododendron forests, open grasslands, lakes as well as 6000 m high peaks like Mount Deo Tibba and Mount Indrasan. Wild flowers, plants and herbs grow here between 3000 meters to 3800 meters.
How to reach Hamta Pass?
Access to Hamta Pass includes transport from Manali to Jobari, from where the trek begins. Hikers can stay here at Chika, Balu Ka Gera or Chatru. It takes 3 to 4 days to complete this trek. Hamta Pass trek cost RS 7000 per adult.
How to do trekking in Hamta Pass?
Pedestrians travel through the Hamta Pass from the Kullu Valley into the Lahaul region. The route includes glaciers and fast-flowing rivers which make trekking challenging. Some hikers continue towards Chandratal Lake for camping.
3. Great Lakes Trek
About the Great Lakes Trek
The Great Lakes Track is also known as Sonmarg - Vishansar - Naranag Track. This place is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the most famous track of Kashmir. The Great Lakes Track is an alpine Himalayan high altitude track in the Kashmir Valley. It takes 6 to 7 days to complete this truck. Here we get to see alpine lakes, glaciers, meadows, mountain peaks and passes every next day. This track is spread over a radius of 70 km. Its highest peak is 13,750 ft (4,190 m).
How to reach Great Lakes Trek?
First of all you have to reach Srinagar. You can reach here by bus, train and plane. From Srinagar you have to reach Sonamarg and from Sonamarg to Sheetkadi, from where your trekking will start.
4. Markha
About the Markha
Markha Valley is located in Ladakh, India. It is one of the most popular trekking routes in Ladakh where people come from far and wide. There is a river here which is known as Markha river. The Markha River is a tributary of the Zanskar River which begins at the Langtang Chu and Nimling Chu junction. This river is located within the Hemis National Park. The highest mountain in the Markha Valley is Kang Yatze with an elevation of 21,000 feet (6,400 m). Rumbak, Shingo, Skyyu, Sara, Markha and Hankar villages are en route to the Markha Valley trek.
How to reach Markha?
Markha Valley is spread over a radius of 78 kilometers, which takes 6 to 7 days to complete. It starts from Valley Chilling and ends at Hemis.
5. Bhrigu Lake
About the Bhrigu Lake
Bhrigu Lake is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Its height is about 4,300 meters. It is situated about 6 kms from Gulaba village. We can reach this place by trekking from a specific temple which is famous for a hot spring near Manali town. The name of this lake (Bhrigu Lake) is named after Maharishi Bhrigu. It is believed that sage Bhrigu used to meditate near the lake, so the local people here believe that this is the reason why the lake never freezes completely.
How to reach Bhrigu Lake?
To reach Bhrigu Lake, you must first go to Manali. Manali to Gulaba village and then Gulaba village to Rola Kholi. Your trekking to Bhrigu Lake will start from Gulaba village which is spread over a radius of 22 kms. It will take 3 to 4 days to complete this track which will cost you ₹6000 to ₹7000.
6. Kuari Pass Trek
About the Kuari Pass Trek
The Kuari Pass trek track is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India, at an altitude of 12,516 feet above sea level. This track starts from Dhaka village of Joshimath, Uttarakhand. Dhaka village is located 12 kilometers away from Joshimath. It takes 5-6 days to complete this track. During this trekking you get to see dense forests, rivers, green valleys and mountains. Due to which we get to enjoy a wonderful natural view.
How to reach Kuari Pass Trek?
The Kuari Pass track can be reached by bus, train, plane. The nearest railway station is 'Rishikesh Railway Station' and the nearest airport is 'Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun'. From Rishikesh you will have to go to Joshimath from where your trek will start.
7. Beas Kund Trek
About the Beas Kund Trek
Beas Kund is located in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Beas Kund is considered a holy lake which is an original source of river Beas. This lake is situated at an altitude of 3,650 meters. Sage Beas used to take his daily bath in this lake. The Beas Kund trek starts from Old Manali and ends at Solang Valley. It takes 3 days to complete this track which is spread over a radius of 16 kms.
How to reach Beas Kund Trek?
Beas Kund can be reached via Bus, Train, Plane. First of all, you have to reach Manali with the help of bus, train or plane. From the Mall Road of Manali, you have to reach the camp of Old Manali, which is located 12 kilometers away from there. Your trek starts from Old Manali and ends at Solang Valley which takes 3 days to complete.
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