The Himalayas are not merely a geographical feature, a range of mountains; they epitomize a people's civilization identity that goes back to the dawn of history. If these majestic mountains were not there, the rain clouds sweeping up from the Indian Ocean would have passed over the Indian subcontinent into central Asia leaving it a burning desert.

Camping

No relaxation method works out if its not done in the lap of Mother Nature. And the best hide out that one can get from the busy city life. You can very feel the soothing effects of the green environs, pleasant countryside climate and peaceful atmosphere. Camping is perhaps the best way of enjoying the wonders of nature given to Himalayan regions and sharing the warmth of its people.

Himalayan Mountains

» K2 (Austin Godwin)
» Mount Everest
» Kangchenjunga
» Annapurna
» Nanga Parbat Peak

Camping Sites

Chail

Enroute to the frontiers of civilisation in the Himalayas, the Banjara camp at Chail is a welcome break. A picturesque, thickly forested tract of land at 2000m, Chail was once the summer retreat of the Maharaja of Patiala. With its carpet of lush green meadows and thick Deodar forests, Chail offers a tranquillity simply unimaginable in today's fast paced life.

The world's highest cricket pitch is located here at the famous "King George Royal Indian Military College". While from one side of Chail you can see the twinkling night lights of Shimla, you get a glimpse of the Choor Chandani peak, the highest in this region of the Himalayas.

Sangla Valley

The beautiful Sangla Valley has to be the highlight of your Himalayan camping holiday. A mere 30 Km from the Tibetan border, the Sangla Valley was closed to travellers until 1992 and even today is quite untouched by civilisation. Situated at an average height of 2700 m, Sangla Valley is a place where you can unwind in style as you wake up in your cozy Swiss style tents to the chirping of birds.

Camping in Nainital

Among the Indian wilds and forest regions there are various places where one can enjoy wildlife camping. Among the northern regions is Chitrauli, situated near to the hill station of Nainital in Uttaranchal and is considered to be a prime camping paradise in this region, where nature lovers can witness panoramic views of the Himalayas and the Ratighat Valley with the Ghuna River in between paradise.

This is the place from where one gets a panoramic view of the Himalayas and the Ratighat Valley with the Ghuna River in between. The valley and slopes around Chitrauli abound in beautiful flora and fauna offering ample opportunities to Naturalists, Trekkers, Painters and Bird watchers. The walk to Chitrauli Wild camps takes us out of the tourist's Nainital with its inevitable mall, picnic spots, tourist touts and noise. Few lazy turns of the track and we are amidst Oaks, Deodars and patches of stately Pines. The entire area is set off by a single burst of the deep welcoming red Rhododendrons with the fallen flowers gently colouring the moist ground.

Annapurna Region

The most popular trekking region and easily accessible from Pokhara. Treks in this area range from the lush green hills around Ghorepani to the stark, barren beauty of Muktinath and the snow-covered slopes of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Everest Region

The most famous mountaineering destination in the world and home to the warm friendly Sherpa people, the legendary yeti and, of course, the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest.

Langtang and Helambu

The beautiful Langtang Valley and the picturesque villages of the Helambu region are both wonderful destinations in their own right. They can be also be combined into one trek with a visit to the sacred lakes at Gosainkund and a crossing of Laurebina La.

Kanchenjunga Region

Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, lies on Nepal's eastern border with Sikkim. It is a beautiful, unspoiled wilderness area which boasts some of the most impressive mountain scenery on Earth. The pristine wilderness of the Kanchenjunga region in the far east of Nepal, is at its most beautiful in the spring, when an amazing display of rhododendrons colours the hillsides.

Dolpo

The Dolpo region is characterised by stark arid landscapes similar to the Tibetan Plateau. To trek through this region is to step back in time, where village life continues as it has done for centuries and where very few Westerners have ventured.

Trekking in the Dolpo region has it's own charm , people here still leads a primitive life, yet they are friendly. This is also one of few areas where pre-Buddhist Bon Po religion is still practiced. The trail goes over three high passes, the Kagmara La [5115m], Baga La [5090m] and Numa La [5360m] passing the deep-blue tranquil Phoksumdo Lake and finally concludes at Juphal descending the gorge-side path of Tarap Khola.

When to go

The trekking season in the Indian Himalaya runs roughly from April to November, though this varies widely depending on the trek, altitude and region. The ski season is between January and March. The dates of particular festivals which may determine the timing of your visit are listed in the events section.

Explore Himalayas

Explore Himalayas in Nepal, a truly amazing experience. From the warm and lush vegetation of the lower hills to the icy slopes of the highest mountainous range on earth, you will encounter some of the most stunning scenery and the most friendly people imaginable.

It's the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to relax and enjoy nature at its very best. The region defined below is unique and attracted tourist worldwide.

Since time immemorial, the mighty Himalayas have attracted, many adventurers, tourists and geographers with different aims and objectives. Himalayan Mountain stretches from India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It has 10 highest peaks of the world, out of which 8 are the part of Nepalese Himalayas.

Five major mountains that form the main chunk of the Himalayan Mountains are K2 (Austin Godwin), Nanga Parbat Peak, Mount Everest, Annapurna and Kanchenjunga.

Majestic Mountains

Mount Everest is mainly located in Nepal and Tibet and in Nepal it is known as Sagarmatha & as Chomolangma in Tibet. From sea level, it measures uptill 8,850 m (29,035 ft). It lies between 86º55'40" E Longitude to 27º59'16" N, Latitude. Mount Everest is just one of over 30 peaks in the Himalayas that are over 24,000 feet high.

Himalaya is a Sanskrit word meaning, "abode of snow", which is so true. The snowfields which dominate many of the peaks in the Himalayas are permanent. Yes, they never melt (not even in the summer). That means there are glaciers in the Himalayas - lots of them. Mount Everest is permanently covered in a layer of ice, topped with snow. The "top" of the mountain at which the elevation was measured can vary as much as twenty feet or more, depending on how much snow has fallen on its peak.