Camping in Ladakh

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.