Night camping is one of the best ways to experience nature at its best. Unlike hotels, camping gives you a privilege to stay connected to your surroundings, away from the city. Stargazing is another advantage of night camping.
South India is abundant with tourist attractions for every kind of travellers. Like any other adventure, night camping too has immense scope here. You can pick your favourite among the listed places and have a great time camping with your friends, enjoying the camp fire and feeling the rhythm of the night.
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Coorg
Coorg in Karnataka is one of the places you should not miss if you're an adventure lover. There are many places in Coorg when you can pitch your tent, and there are several camping packages offered by tour operators which can make it easier for you. Civet Creek Camp, Coorg Evergreen County and Votecad Nature Camp are some of the choices you can opt for night camping here.
Savandurga
Savandurga night trek and camping is one of the best experiences you can enjoy if you're a nocturnal creature. Enjoy trekking up the Asia's largest monolith rock, and camp through the night at the hilltop enjoying the views the starry sky above. The place in Karnataka is also an ideal location or day camping, as the views offered by Savandurga are breathtaking.
Bheemeshwari
Bheemeshwari in Karnataka is a great place for night camping in South India. The jungle lodges and resorts run by the Government of Karnataka also arrange for night camps. You have to book the lodges well in advance, as the place is a popular camping site. Escape to the music of nature and wake up to the song of birds and streams. You can also have barbecue parties and bonfires here.
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Munnar
The green hills of Munnar is another destination where you can enjoy night camping. Since the place is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala, there are many tour operators that offer packages that include camping in them. You can also rent tents here from tour operators. Tahr Mountain Camp and Ela Ecoland Nature Retreat are two of the operators who offer night camping at Munnar.
Nelliyampathy
Nelliyampathy in Kerala is another beautiful destinations where you can feel nature. Comparatively a peaceful place, Nelliyampathy is mostly covered with forested areas. Trekking, animal safari and bird watching are other activities offered by the place. It is located around 60km from Palakkad
Set out to explore the beauty of the night at these camping destinations!