A complete guide to summer camping

Summer season is here and when the temperature rises, people love to embrace the outdoors and get that camping gear ready to go. It is one of the most suitable seasons for adventure. The time is immaculate to pile some gear in your car, hit the road and escape into nature.

 

Summer Camping allows long days, maybe some cool water to swim in, flying discs, cookouts and family fun — these are just some of the reasons so many people love summer camping.

 

Whether you camp the old-fashioned way in a tent, in a brand new 50-foot RV, or renting adorable, modern cabins, here are some reasons you need to get outdoors this summer:

 

  1. Although the internet can be a wonderful and thrilling place, you will realize that you can live without it.
  2. Appreciate Mother Nature at her finest. Camping is about being as close as you can get to some of the most beautiful places on earth. 
  3. Consume quality time with the somebody who matters the most.
  4. Centre yourself.Take a breather from your worries, stress, and the hustle-bustle pace of life.
  5. Save money.Money doesn’t grow on trees, but that doesn’t mean a vacation is out of the question this summer.
  6. Reset your internal clock. We tend to sleep better when we set our sleep cycles with those of the sun.
  7. Relax or hit the trails.Camping is only as severe as you want it to be, so relax and enjoy the experience.
  8. Food tastes better. There is no second thought about the fact that you would appreciate food better after a good hike in the great outdoors.
  9. Have fun! Do you need any other reason?

Top 5 locations for summer camping in India

India, as a country is blessed with exceptional natural beauty and there are several modes of exploring and glimpsing this beauty. Camping is surely one of them.

  1. Thekkady, Kerala: A rich forest area with plenty of flora and fauna, Thekkady in Kerala is one of the finest places for summer camps for school groups. Camping here can be a great escape into nature while you wander across the mountains of Western Ghats.

  1. Wayanad, Kerala: Proposing respite from the stress of city life, Wayanad takes you on a therapeutic tour. It offers Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary on one side and innumerable natural hideouts throughout the town. Wayanad is immaculate for those seeking an escape amidst nature.

  1. Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh: The park is named after the Pench River that streams through the National Park in Madhya Pradesh. This national park is home to many species of flora and fauna. Also, it offers you a chance to stay in the wild.

  1. Pangong Lake, Jammu & Kashmir: This is one of the most famous lakes in India and probably the most preferred campsites in the Himalayas, Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake is a gem of Ladakh. The lake is situated at an altitude of 4,350 metres and is a must-visit for every traveller in Ladakh.

  1. Rann of Kutch, Gujarat: The expansive land of dry salt, echoing the light of the moon on a quiet night, Rann of Kutch presents you with an immense sense of existence. Away from the chaos of life, Kutch with its uniquely vibrant culture and art entices you to spend a quaint family vacation in one of the luxurious tents perched in the Great Rann.

 

Do's & Don't while summer camping

The most important thing to remember while camping at any place in the world is to be a courteous camper.

 

DO's

  • Inspect the location details before you leave home.
  • Consider what you will require for your camping trip and how you can lower the amount of rubbish you will create.
  • Get the map of the area you are travelling to and plan to camp.
  • Check if there are any permits required to visit the area.
  • Put off the campfire whenever you are not attending it.
  • Secure your food in containers at night.
  • Bring a shovel and dig deep.

 

DON'T

  • Arrive at the location without doing your research.
  • Turn up without booking all the necessities according to your trip.
  • Dump your rubbish in the park: It is not permissible to leave your rubbish in a bag next to a bin as it is hazardous to scavenging wildlife.
  • Get lost in the park because you did not come prepared.
  • It is not allowed to forage for, or cut down, wood in a national park.
  • Leave the fire smouldering overnight, isolated.
  • Leave food or scraps out to lure the resident possum into the campsite for a midnight snack. 

  

Checklist for packing for summer camping

 

When planning your camping trip, chances are you haven’t looked inside your storage bin in a while and some things may either be broken or outdated. To help you out, here is a checklist to ensure you’re ready to have a great time in the great outdoors.

 

Now that you are motivated enough, so plan your next camping trip soon.