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Looking
for a great place to camp? Indian forests
are a perfect getaway for campers, hikers,
and nature lovers. There is no shortage
of family fun as you can choose among
the various activities, the wild camps
in India offer. You can opt for nature
walks, water fall picnics, rock climbing,
horse riding, jeep safari and short
treks through the forest. Wild camps
have become the ultimate focus of wildlife
conservation in the whole world. Since
the days when natural wilderness and
wildlife of the the world cam under
threat, the wildlife authorities of
forests preservation societies, started
of a new kind of awareness programme,
which will educate the people about
nature and its preservation in a better
way and that's how, wild camps came
into being.
Wildlife camping is not very different
from normal camping, except the wild
camping doesn't get restricted to
season or any adventure activity.
It works as a recreational program
and there isn't any age limit in this.
Any one who likes to explore nature
and want to learn the facts about
what nature has given to us and what
we can give in return, can take up
this camping expedition.
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| Cautions
& Essentials for Wild Camping |
Wild
camping is always an activity
of leisure and pleasure, but that
doesn't mean that you cannot have
adventure while camping. Still,
there are certain cautionary measures
that every camper should keep
in mind before moving into the
wilds. Camper should remember
that where they venture in the
wilds, they are declared as protected
ares, so please do not harm natural
world of the forest or nature
park areas.
The forest is home for herds of
Elephants, Gaur, Chital, Sambar
Deer, Sloth Bears, Langours, Crocodiles
and over hundred species of birds.
Its a delight a camper to be within
the wild surroundings and observing
what these animals do in their
natural habitats, so just observe
do not disturb the animals.
Please observe these Do's &
Don'ts when camping in the forest
regions of India: Use of Polythene
and Plastics is unhealthy for
the environment, better not use
them. Carry away all non-degradable
litter-empty bottles, tins, polythene
bags etc and throw them in municipal
dustbins only, so that they can
be disposed off properly. Observe
the sanctity of holy sites and
pilgrimage centres. Respect local
traditions. When taking photographs,
respect privacy ask prior permission
and use restraint. in case temporary
toilets are set up near camp sites,
after defecation cover with mud
or sand. Ensure that the spot
is atleast 30m from a water source.
Taking away of cuttings, seeds
and roots is illegal in the forest
region, let the flora and fauna
flourish in their natural environment.
avoid using pollutants, such as
detergents, in streams or springs.
Do not use wood as fuel to cook
food at the camp site and do not
destroy the forest wealth of the
Himalayas, which are our heritage.
Do not leave burning cigarettes
or make open fires in the forests.
Do not consume alcohol, drugs
or any other intoxicant. Do not
consume alcohol, drugs or any
other intoxicant. do not listen
to Radios, Tape Recorders or any
other electronic entertainment
at high volume to avoid noise
pollution. |
| Wild
Camps In India |
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
trekking paradise in this region,
where nature lovers can witness
panoramic views of the Himalayas
and the Ratighat Valley with the
Ghuna River in between.
Surroundings of Chitrauli is abound
with beautiful flora and fauna
offering ample opportunities to
Naturalists, Trekkers, Painters
and Bird watchers to try out their
favourite adventure activity over
here. The wild camps of Chitrauli
take one to a little off beaten
natural treks midst of Oaks, Deodars
and Pine trees. This camp provides
a pleasant escape from the pollution
and grime of the cities to terraced
fields, small villages, shimmering
water streams and the complete
range of the snow clad Himalayas.
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| Kabini
River Lodge Camps |
| This
is another wild camping choice
in India. Kabini is a tributary
of the river Cauvery that surrounds
the river lodge and the lodge
is located at Karapur near Nagarhole
Wildlife National Park in Karnataka
and is spread over 55 acres. Campers
get accommodation in the colonial
styled lodges at the resort houses,
in fourteen well appointed private
rooms with the best of modern
amenities. Overlooking the river
are six twin bedded cottages with
attached bath. The camping programme
involves a truly rewarding wildlife
experience, with a two or three
nights stay at the Kabini River
Lodges. You might, of course,
plan a longer holiday prior to
making a reservation. |
| B.R.
Hills Wildlife Adventure Resort
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| B.R.
is an unique blend of resort and
wildlife sanctuary. 3,375 ft above
sea level, it sprawls over 525-sq-kms
of undulating hills and valleys
covered in deciduous forests and
shoals. BR has three different
options: twin-bedded tented cottages,
log huts on stilts and at the
former Maharaja’s hunting
lodge, room for a total of around
35 to 40 guests. There is a bar
and multi cuisine dining is at
the open sided Gol Ghar Restaurant,
a Jungle Lodges specialty. As
all resorts do, BR hills offers
conference facilities.
The holidaymaker can visit
the surrounding coffee estates,
the BR temple, the Soliga and
Jenukurba tribal hamlets and
for botanists especially, there
is the truly unusual Doddasampige
Mara, or Giant Sampige Tree.
Jungle jeep and elephant rides,
trekking, bird watching, nature
trails are all on offer.
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| Kali
Wilderness Camp |
| Check
out this wild camp with stunning
topography and the surging currents
of the Kali river. The rhythms
of the jungle are nowhere as compelling
as they are at the Kali Wilderness
Camp. The visitor has two choices,
the first being the independent
tented cottage, with attached
baths and the second, being separate
rooms also with attached baths
at the central lodge. Among the
wild programme in this camp there
are wilderness safaris in jeeps,
Nature walks, Bird watching, crocodile
sighting, fishing, coracle/boat
rides, River rafting, trekking
and outdoor camping on special
request. |
| Cauvery
Fishing Camp |
100-kms
from Bangalore is Bheemeshwari,
a riverline holiday camp placed
amidst steeply plunging hills.
46-kms further down the river
is Doddamakali, a satellite camp
with Galibore, a third, only 16-kms
away. Together, these three are
the destination of choice for
confirmed anglers, since the river
as it flows past them is the habitat
of the world’s finest game
fish, the Mahseer. This being
Eco-conscious angling, all fish
caught are immediately released
in the river. The serious fisherman
can also enjoy the bio-diversity
that surrounds him.
Accommodation at this camp is
supremely comfortable without
the distraction of TVs and piped-in
music. Tents illuminated by hurricane
lamps are pitched by the river
and no camp holds more than 50
beds. There is a choice of tiled
cottages, thatched log huts and
swiss tents. Though professional
angling is the focus, bird watching,
river rafting and coracle boating,
trekking and camping are interesting
alternatives. |
Then now, what are
you waiting for..?
stop thinking and waiting…!!!
Just pack your bag and get going
for the most daring and adventurous
vacation of your lifetime in India
with us. |
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