Camping
is perhaps the best way of enjoying the wonders of nature given to
Himachal and sharing the warmth of its people. One can
carry his own gear along - or opt for any of the several camps that are
pitched in various parts of the state. These camps offer accommodation,
catering and a variety of activities like hikes, fishing, nature-tours and
rafting. Most of these offer quality facilities and services.
Himachal Tourism has camps at Sarchu in
Lahaul, and in addition
to built- accommodation, tents are available at
Sangla and
Kalpa in Kinnaur,
and at Kaza in Spiti.
The Youth Hostel Association of India, run camps at Dalhousie and at
Kullu- Manali. Camps run by the private sector are in the Baspa (Sangla)
valley and at Kalpa in Kinnaur, at Tabo in Spiti, at Al Hilal (Taragarh)
and Dharamsala in Kangra, at Shoja near Kullu, and at Mashobra and Baldian
near Shimla. Adventure camps are likely to be available soon in the Pabbar
valley, in the Jubbal-Hatkoti-Rohru area