So here a few of the best Summer Camping Expeditions leading up to a whole new world of people & experiences by indulging in a plethora of activities like Yoga & Meditation, Nature walks, adventure sports like trekking, outdoor camping, rock climbing among others, making it one hell of a camping experience!

HAR KI DUN TREK

The Har Ki Dun Trek might be the first of many experiences to count of the trekking sport, beginning from Sankri at the mark of the foothills of the Fateh Parvat trailing through the sites of Taluka, Siyan Gad, Dhatmir village and cross the Ton River among others. It is a fun-filled trek & tour full of trekking expeditions, outdoor camping, bonfires, sight-seeing & bird watching, indulging in the local food & cultures, taking up Nature walks in the forests & experiencing the abundance of wildlife that the region offers coupled with wildlife, adventure & village tourism – a new world altogether.

KEDARKANTHA TREK

It is the ultimate nature’s retreat for all you budding campers & adventure souls out there, who just cannot have enough of the realms of nature & learn all about it with their own experience. It is an ideal spot for Summer Camping – one of the most popular locations dotted with little villages, expanses of beautiful meadows in the midst of the majestic Himalayan peaks like Banderpooch, Black, and Ranglana to name a few. The experience includes nature walks & exploration through the Govind National Park home to the wide range of Himalayan flora & fauna. One gets to indulge in exciting adventures like trekking, camping, sight-seeing & bird-watching, river crossing, hitch-hiking among activities to take part.

SUMMER CAMPING IN SHIMLA

Going Camping in Shimla is every child’s dream adventure for one can indulge in a wide range of activities & experiences right in the lap of Nature – go camping, trekking, hitch hiking, rafting, rock climbing, skiing to name a few while you learn all about the mountainous terrain & lifescapes to breathe in the beauty & serenity of nature to its fullest. You get to learn of community living & of dealing with outdoor terrains & relish in the everyday sports like volleyball, badminton & rugby finding your own little world of wonders & learning that goes beyond the books & classroom experience. Other activities include rappelling, Jummaring, Flying fox, Treasure hunt, Burma bridge, traversing, Commando bridge, Valley crossing, Jungle trek, Rope balancing among others.

SUMMER CAMP AT SHIKHAR NATURE RESORT

What can be better than a camping retreat at Shikhar Nature Resort itself located en route to Gangotri on the banks of the Bhagirathi River – a learning experience in natural surroundings taking ahead of the vision of eco-tourism coupled with adventure, co-operative & leadership building. The wide range of activities includes rappelling, Rock Climbing, River Crossing, Outdoor trekking & camping, Nature Walks, Rafting, yoga etc. among many others along with in-house sports like Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Cricket etc. One gets to experience lifescapes of the region & develop outdoor skills essential for the personal & co-curricular growth of the child.

DAYARA BUGYAL TREK

Dayara Bugyal trek is yet another mesmerizing trek to trail on in the midst of lush green flowery meadows surrounded by the Himalayan ranges & alpine vegetation – perfect for a summer camping retreat, a paradise for adventure lovers. It is a wonder for students who have a sense of adventure with ample of opportunity for trekking, camping, river rafting, hiking & skiing, making it the first of many more adventures & thrills in life. Other areas of exploration include trailing to the beautiful lake of Barnala, Tal, centres of pilgrimage like the Sheshnag, Vishwanath & Shakti temples along with Harsil – a treasure worth enduring.

DODITAL TREK

Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Didital trek is yet another location to get on with a summer camping expedition, with serene waters & breathtaking surroundings with ample opportunity to indulge in trekking & outdoor camping under the starlit skies, lighting bonfires, going rock climbing & so much more. It has some of the most spectacular views coupled with rich flora & fauna of the region where one can hitch hike up to the Darwa Pass & take in the beauty of the mountains in all their glory!

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THE FOLKSCAPE TOURS
Not only is Rajasthan the land of the Royals, but also rich in culture & tradition, the rural scape offering an insight into the very colourful & vibrant tribal ethos, the lesser known landscapes spanned across the land with a range of experiences & inter-mingling with its people & hospitality, local cultures & heritage, capturing the beauty of the heart of its countryside & the charm of the bustling Rajasthani life. The Folkscape tours cover the folk culture that lie beyond the royal luxuries, all about cycling through remote villages & back roads, the people & their lifestyles – the nomadic herdsmen, tribal women & their attire, local crafts, traditional food & their distinct flavours, folklore & music, among others, set amidst the rugged terrain.

THE ROYAL SAFARI
The luxury of the Royal Safari is what evokes the charm of the magnificence of the Royals of Rajasthan – cycling excursions to the hill forts & palaces, many of them having been converted to heritage hotels, a rendezvous with the extravagance of majestic opulence. It is the perfect tour to let out your inner regal, indulging in the luxuries of authentic royal lifestyle & enjoying the rich and varied history of Northern India, art & architecture etc. – a luxury cycling tour to iconic destinations like Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur etc. giving you the ride of your life.

NATURE LOVERS
Apart from all the royalty & regal magnificence, Rajasthan is also known for its natural landscapes, ranging from rugged terrains, desserts, forests, a few among others. The land is home to a wide assortment of flora & fauna – what with its sightseeing tours exploring the incredible landscape & wildlife of Rajasthan on two wheels, the sacred forests as preserved by the Bishnois, Ranthambore National Park famous for its tigers, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary etc. It is an ideal trip to bring out the adventurer in you, discovering the realms of nature, the flora & fauna, bird watching, sightseeing, hiking, trekking, camping, mountain bike riding & all sorts of multi-sport guided cycling tours in Rajasthan.

THE CITYSCAPE TOURS
The Cityscape tours go about the specific city tours, take your pick & explore the heart & countryside of your chosen destination – the cultural centres, local cuisine, the arts & crafts of the region, the heritage sites, interacting with the locals, living the traditional life, sightseeing, historical traditions among others. It takes you on a discovery to the inner realms of the city, with a taste of its everyday life & people. Be it the land of the Lakes – Udaipur, or the vibrant town of Pushkar, famous for its annual fair, Jaipur – the Pink city & countless others to choose from, one can go on a detailed journey to their preferred location.

THE SELF EXPLORER
This option gives you the freedom to choose your own path, be it a guided but customised tours to your set of destinations or a chance to help you become a self-explorer, guiding your own through the by-lanes of the state of Rajasthan. One can customise as suited to your requirements – the destinations, the stay, accommodation, sight-seeing, sport tours, the go-solo part or travelling in a group. Whichever way it works, one can chart out & specialise a self-made plan & go on a cycling tour, whether professionally guided or self-guided – in any & all the diversity of this vibrant land.

A cycling tour sure does sound exciting & unconventional, but needs to be planned carefully & with the right measures. The most important part being the energy & stamina to explore the expanse riding a bicycle, the financial resources & budget build to cater to a cycling tour, the right amount of research into picking your style & type of the tour & the destinations. Whether self-guided or not the tour is a refreshingly new experience, exploration of the heart of the land, one that is so full of surprises & diversity offering a rich insight into the culture – meeting new people, discovering new places & knowledge of the historical traditions, the lifestyle, cuisine etc. unleashing the adventurer in you. One can also look for guidance & reservations from the wide range of travel companies, for instance Shikhar travels that offer many such options to choose from.

For more information and book the tour contact us at: tours@shikhar.com

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