Location: Kinnaur

Parking: Depends On Campsite

Accommodation Types: Tents

About Camping in Kinnaur

Experiencing the mountains of Kinnaur with the closeness and living in a different type of place that is just a temporary place that can be relocated is the beauty of camping. Enjoying the night in the lap of the Himalayas, cooking your food, preparing, and enjoying the bonfire is the best kind of experience one can get in the Himalayas while staying in the camps in Kinnaur. These experiences attract a lot of people to camping.

About the Camping Activity

Escaping from the chaotic hassles of city life and sleeping in a tent while listening to crickets chirping and the flowing stream. Camping at a place surrounded by woods is an adventure but knowing the fact that any wild animal could come across the tent is a little scary but a whole lot of fun. Sitting in the lap of nature, admiring the captivating view of the woods, and listening to the sound of silence with a tranquilizing environment is the dream, isn’t it?

Best Time to Visit in Kinnaur

• The best time to visit Kinnaur is from April to October as it is the beginning and end of the summer season.
• The winters are harsh and it is not recommended to visit the destination from November to March as the snow can block the roads adversely and cold weather in Kinnaur can be a lot harsh.
• Kinnaur in Summers 
• The only and the best time to visit the destination is from April to June and September to  October. The destination of Kinnaur can be easily accessed in the months and enjoyed as the winters are harsh in the destination, but also in summers, one needs to carry a light layer of warm clothes due to the strong winds that flow in the district throughout the year. The temperatures in summers remain from 5 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius.

How to Reach Kinnaur

Kinnaur by Air

Kinnaur can be reached by air till Shimla covering approximately 500 km in just 1hour 30 minutes and the ticket cost per person will be around 1300 INR, from Delhi to Shimla. From Shimla to Kinnaur it is around 250 km that one needs to cover in a car, cab, or bus to reach Kinnaur. Crossing the Mid-Himalayas and reaching between the high and mid-Himalayas, the journey takes around 8 to 9 hours to reach Reckong Peo.

Kinnaur by Railways

Kinnaur can be reached by railways till Shimla from Delhi to Kalka then from Kalka to Shimla that will take 14 hours to reach Shimla. One needs to switch between 2 trains and a car, car, or bus to complete the full journey and reach Reckong Peo. From Shimla to Kinnaur it is around 250 km that one needs to cover in a car, cab, or bus to reach Kinnaur. 

Kinnaur by Road

Kinnaur has good connectivity of roads like any other destination in the Himalayas it would take around 750 km from Delhi to Kinnaur bus passing through Shimla. The journey involves crossing through the plains, mountains and reaching high mountains. One coming in the personal car should be well known to drive in mountains and with another person in the car to drive as the journey is long and tiring for the people traveling in the bus the cost will be about 1000 INR and above to travel by bus. One reaches Kinnaur by car or cab.

Things to Carry

• ID Proof: Carry a valid ID proof issued by the government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woolen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woolen & Cotton Socks, Thermal wears), Cotton Towels, Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wear.
• Toiletries: Lip Balm, Wet Wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt.
• Miscellaneous: Trekking Poles, Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc.

Do’s and Don’ts in Kinnaur

Do’s

• Camp on flat ground.
• Make water channels on the sides of tents.
• Keep the area of camping clean.
• Respect the privacy of other campers.
• Keep garbage with yourself.

Don’ts

• Do not disturb wildlife.
• Do not play loud music.
• Do not use any narcotics materials.
• Do not go out of camps at night.
• Do not camp close to water bodies.
• Do not litter on mountains.