Trade in your work clothes, your cellphones, and the smoggy city for a weekend out with the birds and the trees. Karnala Bird Sanctuary is a hotspot for nature lovers and bird watchers, but you'll be staying there at night, after everyone has left, and when the birds and wild animals come out to play. During the daytime hours, you can explore the sanctuary, visit Karnala fort, or check out the bird-watching machaan. At night, you'll camp in weather-proof tents with foam mats to ensure you get a good night's sleep, with comfort facilities like dry toilet tents with Western commodes.
IMPORTANT: The campsite is inside the bird sanctuary, so you'll have to leave your cars in the parking lot and hike up. It's a beautiful hike, but can take some time.
The campsite is located inside the Karnala Bird Sanctuary. You'll have the bird watching machaan all to yourself in the early hours of the morning, when some of the most rare birds are out. It's also a great spot for photography.
Karnala Fort itself is a beautiful monument, with a proud pinnacle and winding ramparts. From the top, you'll have sprawling views of the valley beneath, where an ancient trade route passed at one time. Your camping experience includes all the fun of being in the outdoors, with basic conveniences like sealed tents to keep insects out, sleeping mattresses, clean dry toilet tents, delicious meals, and a bonfire and barbecue at night.
Go camping in the protected Karnala Bird Sanctuary in the midst of nature. | Enjoy a merry bonfire and barbeque at night. | Sleep in comfortable, cosy tents. | Enjoy an outdoors experience with basic conveniences.
3+ years
Yes
To take full advantage of your day, you can go early and complete your trek to Karnala Fort, or explore the lower sections of the bird sanctuary before checking in. You can check in any time after 16:30 hrs. Once you've settled into your tents and had a hot cup of tea, you should try to catch the beautiful sunset. After that, as it grows dark, a bonfire is lit, and you and your loved ones can relax and enjoy the chilly night air and the delicious barbecue. Enjoy a delicious dinner, and then retire to your cosy tents for the night. Overnight at Karnala in tents.
Overnight in tents
You'll stay at a well-maintained campsite that lies inside the bird sanctuary. Your tents are equipped with airbeds and a light, but you'll need your own sleeping linen and blankets/sleeping bags. The campsite has dry toilet tents with water and commode seats. For meals and barbecue, you can choose a vegetarian or non-vegetarian option, and you'll also get a welcome drink on arrival.
Karnala Campsite
Karnala Campsite
16:30 PM
Tea | Barbeque | Dinner
For cancellations made 5 days or more before departure of the Karnala camping trip: 100% refund.
For cancellations made 0-4 days before departure of the Karnala camping trip: No refund.
No show: No refund.
All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.
Travellers are required to adhere to the instructions of the tour guide while camping in Karnala.
Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.
Consumption of liquor, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited while camping in Karnala.
Travellers are not allowed to bring pets at the campsite, as per sanctuary rules.
Travellers accompanied by driver or staff are required to pay additional driver/staff charges in advance.