If
the thought of snow-capped lofty mountains, picturesque landscapes, thickly
forested areas and peace beyond imagination fascinate you, then Camping in
Ladakh comes as a perfect option for you. Set amidst the world’s two
highest mountain ranges the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram, Ladakh boasts
of a number of wonderful camping sites.
Far from the physical exertion and hustle-bustle of crowded cities, the
camps in Ladakh are situated at variable altitudes ranging from 2,750 mts to
7,673 mts. All these camps are flanked by hills, mist and lush greenery.
Camping in Ladakh is not just a relaxing activity, in fact, it will take
you on an incredible journey where the land reaches out to the heavens and
the nature sings its own songs. Moreover, you might discover yourself while
walking dreamily along a lazy stream or a fast-flowing river.
Opt any of the camps in Ladakh, enjoy the luxuries of camping and
experience the nature at its best. Besides, you also get a chance to commune
with nature’s sight and sounds and feel yourself refreshed, revitalized
and de-stressed totally.
Camps in Ladakh
In Ladakh, several camps are available that provide you a memorable and
comfortable stay amidst the serene environs. Apart from staying in the camps
of Ladakh you can also undertake a variety of adventure sports like trekking
and mountaineering.
Silk Route Cottages, Nubra Valley : Situated at Sumur
Village in Nubra Valley, the Silk Route Cottages gives best possible
accommodation in Ladakh. With its 12 huts and 5 Swiss cottage tents, the
Silk Route Cottages offers wonderful camping facilities. Set amidst the lush
apricot and apple orchard, the Swiss cottage tents have attached bathrooms,
one dressing cum luggage room. Due to extensive use of bamboos, wood and
other natural elements the tents at Silk Route Cottages gives you more
feeling of openness to the nature.
Essential Gears for Camping
When you plan for camping trip in Ladakh always carry the essential gears
such as a travel bag, suitable clothes, blanket, sufficient eatable, clean
water, extra fuel, water purification tablets, a thermos, filter, first aid
medicine kit, candle or fire starter blocks, match boxes, flashlight,
compass, route map, etc.
Guidelines for Camping
- When you plan for a camping expedition always prepare a time schedule
that you can follow.
- If you are taking up a campsite of an unexplored region or the place
about which you are not well aware, it is advisable to camp in a group
and better take guides with you.
- Do not forget to take a camera and binoculars as you never know what
you might see.
- Always carry a first aid kit with you as injuries can happen any
time.
- Carry enough drinking water in a clean container. Do not clean your
dirty cooking utensils at fresh water resources. It is better to use a
chlorine sanitizer before and after each use of cooking equipments.
- During the day time, you should carry at least one water bottle next
to your body as your body heat will keep it from freezing.
- You should carry away all the non-degradable items like empty
bottles, tins, polythene bags etc and throw them properly in dustbins
only.
- While you are getting inside your sleeping bag, strip off your extra
layers of clothing. After you get in the sleeping bag take a mouthful of
water and eat something fatty to keep your body warm.
- During night, your breathing pumps a great deal of humid air inside
the tent, this air rises and hits the inner wall where the moisture
condenses into ice. The ice particles can get all over your body and
your gears, it is best to sweep those ice particles outside the camp in
the morning.
- You should know the signs and treatment for Hypothermia. Take a
long, brisk walk or jog with your entire group, keep going until the
signs of hypothermia go away.
