Camping in Pune
Camping near Pune is the most serene experience, if you want a break for yourself. Leave the city behind and head to the hills, lakes, waterfalls, or rivers all around for a wonderful experience. While there are no options for camping in Pune, camping near Pune in the hills and valleys of the Western Ghats is a perfect casual getaway with friends or family. Some of your top options for camping near Pune include camping near Lonavala, or Bhandardara camping. All you need is your camping gear and some great company, and you’re good to go!
Itinerary for camping near PuneMost packages for camping near Pune include an afternoon or evening check-in, an easy day of fun in the midst of nature, and a bonfire and barbecue session before dinner. After that, you’ll retire for the night to your tents. In the morning, you’ll awake to wonderful misty views and fresh clean air. After a hot cup of tea and breakfast, your Mumbai camps trip ends. If you wish, you can also combine a camping trip with a short trek.
Camping near Pune: Lonavala topThe campsite is located half-way up to Rajmachi fort, overlooking a scenic valley on one side, and towering hills on the other. This Pune camping trip takes you up into the waterfalls, streams, natural ponds, and views of rolling clouds all around during the monsoon. You'll camp in weather-proof tents with foam mats to ensure you get a good night's sleep, as well as comfort facilities like dry toilet tents with Western commodes.
Camping near Pune: Camping in KoladKolad used to be a fishing village, but thanks to the Kundalika river, it is now a major adventure hub for people looking for camping in Pune. A typical package for Kolad camping near Pune also offers rafting on the river, as well as activities like kayaking, ziplining, and other fun outdoor activities. If you’re going camping in Pune in the cooler months, you can choose to stay in tents so that you’re closer to nature. You’ll be able to choose from alpine tents made to hold 2-3 people, or larger Swiss tents with cots and attached washrooms.
Camping near Pune: Camping at KashidThis beach camping spot in Kashid is perfect. You’ll camp right along the beach, and fall asleep with the sound of the ocean outside. You can also go swimming, fishing, or throw around a volleyball for fun. Enjoy an evening around the bonfire with light music.
Camping near Pune: Camping at Sandhan ValleyIf you want to explore more options for more active camping in Pune, you could try Sandhan Valley. This beauty is a water-carved valley, situated in the Western Ghats. The valley is 200 feet deep and 1.5 kms long, and takes you over cliffs, through narrow passageways, and over huge boulders, with clear natural pools. The trip also involves rappelling, trekking, and camping out under the stars.
What to carry for camping in PuneIf you book an operator to arrange camping in Pune, you don’t really need to carry any equipment. You should carry extra blankets if the weather is cold, and make sure you have insect repellent, sunscreen, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and your personal medicines.
Best season for camping near PuneWinter is usually the best time for camping near Pune. The weather is cool during the day, and the nights get wonderfully chilly. It’s a good idea to carry extra warm clothes and blankets during this season while camping near Pune. However, during the summer and spring months, it can be very pleasant to camp near a lake or the ocean, especially as you only check in in the evening. Monsoon camping near Pune is growing in popularity now, with people heading out to enjoy the rainy weather and the cloudy skies.
Top camping trips in Pune
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- Overnight stay in tents with foam mattresses and light
- Use of dry toilet tents and portable showers
- All meals from evening tea and snacks, veg/non-veg barbeque and dinner on Day 1 to morning tea and breakfast on Day 2
- Bonfire
- On camp entertainment like hammocks, board games
- Mineral bottled water throughout trip
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Parking charges
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusions
- Beverages, soft drinks, snacks
- Kayaking or other adventure activities
- Sleeping bags or bed linen
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3Your campsite is perfectly situated on the banks of Lake Andhra, with a forest behind it, and views of a waterfall too. You'll be able to try your hand at a host of adventure activities like rock-climbing, rappelling, rope course, etc (all payable on the spot, and not included in this package), or you can choose to go for a peaceful ramble on your own and reconnect with nature.
- Accommodation in twin-sharing tents with attached washrooms
- Comfort amenities like cots, bedding, towels, fans, electric points, and furniture in tents
- All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3, served buffet style in the dining area
- To and fro transport to pick up point
- Adventure activities on campsite
- Any additional meals apart from those in inclusions
- Personal expenses
- Medical insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Soft drinks, water bottles or snacks
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2You can also choose to pay for and participate in activities like Burma Bridge, rock climbing, rappelling, archery and rifle shooting. In the night, when it grows cold, bundle up in warm clothes and sit on your private sit-out and admire the views, or get together around a campfire.
Please note: alcohol is not allowed at this campsite.
- Accommodation in Swiss tents on 7 sharing basis
- Cots, mattresses, blankets and bed linen
- All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 2
- One session each of kayaking, river swim, river crossing
- Filtered and UV-treated water for drinking
- Non-vegetarian food (can be arranged for an additional INR 200 per person per meal, payable on location)
- Extra meals for drivers, attendants, additional guests
- Cold drinks, dry snacks etc.
- Any meals or services not mentioned in inclusions
- Any transport to and from the campsite
- Personal or medical insurance
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- Tent accomodation for one night in twin-sharing tents
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping mats
- Private bonfire
- Private barbeque and marinated barbecue food (veg/non veg) of 250 gms per person
- Unlimited coal
- Buffet dinner
- Morning tea/coffee
- Breakfast
- Parking space
- Outdoor activities and board games
- Alcoholic beverages (not available on site)
- Cold drinks and snacks (available for an extra cost on site)
- Staff for barbecue
- Medical insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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2IMPORTANT: You can drive up to this campsite, if you have an SUV or a car without high ground clearance. Sedans will not be able to make it up. You can also combine this trip with a 7 km trek from Lonavala, if your group is up to it.
- Overnight stay in tents with foam mattresses and light
- Use of dry toilet tents
- All meals from evening tea and snacks, veg/non-veg barbeque and dinner on Day 1 to morning tea and breakfast on Day 2
- Bonfire
- Mineral bottled water
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Parking charges
- Any pick-up and drop from Lonavala (can be arranged for INR 800 per Tata Sumo, covers 7 pax)
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusions
- Beverages, soft drinks, snacks
- Other adventure activities (can be arranged for groups of over 10, waterfall rappelling at INR 500 per person, Flying Fox at INR 400 per person)
- Sleeping bags or bed linen
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2IMPORTANT: This is not a fixed departure trip, so a minimum group size of 4 pax is required to make a booking.
- Tented acommodation with external toilets
- Meals as specified
- Rappelling
- Burma Bridge
- Flying Fox
- Raft building in lake
- White water rafting
- Campfire at night
- Volleyball
- Cricket
- Transport from the campsite to rafting start point and back from the end point
- Driver food charges Rs.200/- per driver
- Any cost or services not mentioned in the inclusions
