Spending the night under the stars and being one with nature while having the adventure of your life are what makes a camping trip complete.

India has some of the most picturesque and yet adventurous camping sites to offer. Following the rocky narrow trails up mountains, spending nights in a tent, getting to know new people under a sky full of stars and sitting around a fire, and finally waking up in the morning to get the rewarding view that makes all the hits and misses of the camping journey worth it. Here are some of the best places in India that you can go camping the next time your heart screams adventure!

Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Spiti Valley undoubtedly is one of the best sites for camping in India. Nesteled among the mountains of Himachal Pradesh’s Keylong district, this region is attracts many trekkers and adventure enthusiasts from across the world. Spiti Valley is generously filled with beautiful lakes, barren hills, lush valleys, monasteries and the stark Himalayan beauty. If you want to get a taste of Spiti, the best time to go camping in this region would be the months from May to July.

Tso Moriri, Ladakh

Tso Morriri in Ladakh is one of Indias highest lakes and offers a great camping experience. The months of May to September are the most suitable to go camping here mostly because the lake is frozen for the remaining months of the year. You can enjoy comfortable tents at the side of the lake and watch the sunrise or even go trekking and explore the place for yourself.

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Surrounded by a fascinating landscape, this Indian pilgrimage town, Rishikesh, in the Dehradun district provides for a thrilling camping experience. You can even spend the night in tents on the banks of the river Ganga. There are also many water and mountain sports like trekking and river rafting that will definitely give your adventurous side a boost.

Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer

If you are up for it, India also has to offer great desert camping experience. The Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer would offer you an exotic camping experience as you sit in the heart of Thar Desert and enjoy the beauty of the golden sand. You will also be able to enjoy the night in a tent as well as camel rides, campfire, local cuisine and folk music and dance.