Types of Camping in India

For almost ages, camping has been around. And over the period, there are diverse types of camping that have developed. 

 

Many types of camping are named after their form of transportation or lifestyle. Let us take a look at the various ways one can get closer to nature and into the outdoors.

 

  1. Tent Camping: One of the most fundamental and widespread types of camping is of course tent camping. This form of camping involves heading to a park, pitching a tent, and snoozing out there for a few nights. For those new to camping and who want to get started without spending a lot of money, tent camping is a great option.

 

  1. RV or Van Camping: In this type of camping, one can enjoy the pleasure of getting outside along with getting close to nature. This combines along with the accommodations of a small hotel. Many RV or van campers call them their "house on wheels", which also provide a means of transport during your travels.

 

  1. Backpacking: Backpacking interests towardds consuming a day carrying all the required camping gear and equipment on your back and travelling through nature. In this type of camping, one can sleep outside in a tent or hammock. The duration of these kinds of trips can last anywhere from one night to several months.

 

  1. Survival Camping: Survival Camping is one of the most extreme forms of camping. It should be only attempted by skilled and experienced campers. This form of camping aims to become self-sufficient for some time and return alive. Here the food is found from the forest by either hunting or gathering.

 

  1. Car Camping: Alot of people out there want to go camping, but do not have the gear or all the right stuff to go. Most noteworthy, there is no requirement of a whole bunch of stuff, one only needs a few things and probably you already have several of them. Car camping is an ideal solution in such cases, as you can use whatever you already have at home.

 

  1. Primitive Camping: Primitive camping, also known as backcountry camping, opts to ditch standard camping reservations for remote areas similar to backpacking. Camper is supposed to survive without amenities such as bathrooms, running water, or electricity. They are rather expected to hike out to a secluded area.

 

  1. Glamping: Glamping is known to combine camping with the luxuries of a home or hotel. There are many different types of glamping accommodations available across the globe. The options to indulge into glamping widely open up.

 

  1. Kayak/Canoe Camping: In this form of camping, one get more freedom, self-sufficiency, and other advantages to travelling by water. When opting for kayak/canoe camping and travelling by boat, weight turns out to be no longer as much of an issue. Rather the camper is authorised to carry more equipment. Another benefit of water travel is that it allows one to travel further and reach places not accessible by hikers on foot or vehicles.

 

  1. Overlanding: Overlanding is a fusion between camping and off-roading. It combines the elements of both these to create an automotive/outdoor activity. Overlanding employs a self-reliant vehicle, which permits the camper to even travel to remote destinations.

 

  1. Rooftop Camping: As basic as it may sound, but rooftop tents are a cool new tool for campers. These can be called rooftop tents, car-top tents, or pop up. Most people use these camping tents with their overlanding rigs to camp on their vehicles in an easy way. While rooftop camping may not necessarily be a whole type of camping on its own but it is a unique style of tent that deserves its due.

 

  1. Winter Camping: Indeed, winter camping is not for the faint of heart. One needs some courage, self-sufficiency, and skill to even plan for camping during winter season. In case you can handle it though, winter camping comes with some perks. With fewer bugs and smaller crowds, you can experience a true winter wonderland. Nevertheless, if the camper is not prepared it can be quite cold and challenging.

 

  1. Adventure Camping: This type of camping is more suited to serious campers, as it demands a bit more physical activity than other types of camping. The basic idea of adventure camping is to hike and enjoy nature during the day, then at the night to find a place to prepare food and rest. 

 

  1. Backyard Camping: Backyard camping involves camping in your backyard, it is quite simple. This can prove to be a great way to enjoy a night camping without any driving or campground costs. Backyard camping is perfect for kids to experience something new that is even close to home.

 

  1. Hammock Camping: Hammock camping presents a variation to camping which can be accomplished anywhere, one just need some trees to attach the hammock to. One of the major benefits of using a hammock is that you are off the ground. Therefore, there is no need to spend any time looking for a flat area to set up.

 

All these types of camping mentioned above offer different ways to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Though, none of them is definitive in any way. So, in case you are a beginner at camping, it is important to know the options available. For those who have done a lot of one type of camping, and want to experiemnet a bit, it may be good to try something new as well.

 

You can choose any type of camping that you love and have a happy time enjoying the wilderness, and the peace it carries along.