Introduction:
Pitching a tent, seeing the mind-blowing sunrise on top of a mountain. Eating food and sleeping inside a nylon or polyester bag were wonderful Camping experiences in the olden days. But In 2022, Camping also updated like us.
If you don’t have tents, no worry, there will be many campsites with luxurious and comfortable amenities. You can book there. And you will enjoy delicious food around a bonfire which warms you from the sizzling air! And for the adventure seekers, many adventure activities are also available near the Campsites. Mostly, they also arrange activities like Rock climbing, Trekking, and so on. If you are a Wanderlust person or you want to take a break from the busy world, you must go to Manali and enjoy Camping. You will definitely admire its beauty!!
Manali is famous for its Snow-covered Himalayas mountain, Valleys, ice-filled river, and with its Culinary scenes. It’s a place where you can spend family time also, and take an adventure trip with your buddies and is mostly preferred for a Honeymoon destination. In Manali, you can choose your Camping style. Whether it will be Trekking camp, Riverside Camp, Adventure Camp, and Night Camp. Anything you choose, you will get a lot of surprises on every step.
Here I suggest six offbeat places to choose for camping in Manali.
Best time to Camp:
May – June are perfect days for Adventurous Camping, you will be able to enjoy many activities like Paragliding, Rafting, Rock climbing, Valley crossing, and so on. At this time you can see the wonderful view of sunrise and a captivating view of the great Himalayas.
December is perfect for a honeymoon and for trekking. This month the temperature will be in the negative degrees. You will be able to enjoy the astonishing snowfall and heart-stealing sunrise and the enchanting Himalayas views.
You can reach hereby:
From New Delhi, you have a direct flight to Kullu Manali Airport.
From Delhi, you will reach Joginder Railway station. Then you have to take a bus or taxi to reach Manali.
Beas River
Gushing Beas river originates from the Beas Kund region nestled in the midst of the Himalayas and it cascades down to the Sutlej basin in Punjab.
Stretches about 470 km and it’s best for river camping in Manali. Its majestic scenic views of lush green hills and the gigantic Himalayas will astonish you and make you feel nature’s essence. Here you can enjoy adventurous activities like rafting, kayaking, Paragliding, and so on.
Famous Camps Near Beas River: Rock Zone Adventure, Into Wild Himalaya Camps, Campaign in Manali.
Kothi Village
It is a beautiful village which is only 16km from the city center of Manali. Its enthralling view of the canyon is very famous among tourists. Here you can fulfill your cravings for shopping for Offbeat items and you can taste their native mouth-watering dishes.
Famous Camps Near Kothi: Himalayan Frontiers Adventure Camps, Camp Exotica Manali, Backwoods Mountain Camp Hamta.
Kullu Valley
Valley famous for its Apple Orchards all over the world and famous among devotees for worship is Kullu Valley. Its other name is ‘Valley of the Gods’. It’s a snowy hill mixed with temples for tranquility and adventurous activities for fun like Trekking, Rock Climbing, Paragliding, and so on.
Famous Camps Near Kullu Valley: Baba Camps
Nagar Road
A snowy-filled place where you can see astonishing hills and mountain views.
Want to enjoy Antarctica’s Igloo without going there? Then backpack and go to Igloo Camp on Nagar road. You will get mesmerizing and memorable moments, where you can enjoy playing with snowmen and getting warm with the help of a bonfire while sizzling air embraces you!! This camp is available in the winter season on Nagar road of Prini in Manali.
Famous Camps Near Nagar Road: Igloo Stay Camp
Solang Valley
A paradise landed in Bhanupal, Kullu with snow-clad mountains, magnificent scenic views, valleys, and snow-covered pine trees. It is out from the city about 14 km, so you enjoy nature’s beautiful views. It also has adrenaline rush activities that will really challenge your guts. Paragliding, Zip-lining, and Skiing are most notable here. It will surely give you a mesmerizing moment!!
Famous Camps Near Solang Valley: Adventure Valley, Solang Valley Camp Retreat.
Tenstsville Camp
A mix of adventures and luxury. Here you are able to witness majestic great mountains, tall pine trees, valleys, and wild buddies. Its located in the Bhanupal district in Kullu and is one of the best places to enjoy camps in Manali. The night is as mind-blowing as daytime with the help of a bonfire with twinkling stars in the skies during this Manali camping.
