Best glamping destinations in India

Glamping is an amalgamation of two words 'glamorous' and 'camping' and that's exactly what it offers, the perfect pairing of beauty and intimacy of camping with the comforts of luxury travel. So imagine being on the banks of a rumbling river while lounging in your luxury camp with private decks, en-suite bathrooms and even a private butler. This is all that glamping or luxury camping tours entail and much more.
While this concept has been around for many years, glamping in India is just taking off. But, oh how it's taking off!

While glamping is available at several places in India, here are top 5 destinations where you could experience the thrill of outdoors with the comforts and luxury that any 4 star offers.

1. Jaisalmer: Imagine seeing miles of sand dunes under the starry skies. Enjoying a camel safari on the beautiful Sam Sand dunes and coming back a little sore to a caravanesque setting of luxurious and spacious canvas tents is matchless. This is followed by a gourmet dining experience under a canopy of stars while sitting next to a bonfire. There are several glamping options in this desert kingdom for your very own Arabian Nights adventure as royalty. The camp which has been voted the best though is The Serai which is set on 30 acres of desert shrub.

2. Ranthambore: The Ranthambore National Park is a favourite destination for many, after all nothing beats being neighbours with the royal predators. But after a tough day of spotting or trying to spot the rich wildlife of this natural haven, you'd want to come back to a place that treats you like royalty. Since Ranthambore was once the stronghold of the maharajas of Jodhpur, glamping here is attuned to the opulence and elegance that they were accustomed to.

3. Ladakh: While the hostile terrain of Ladakh has terrified many travellers, today it is one the most premier spots for glamping in India. This remote yet beautiful land is perfect for luxury camps thanks to the stark difference between the comforts offered by it and the unforgiving locale. So after a day of arduous treks to the lofty mountains and monasteries or lounging by the breathtaking lakes, kick up your feet and enjoy 5 star service from a personal butler and enjoy a good night's rest in a comfortable four poster bed. The Ultimate Travelling Camp in Thiksey is the best there is in luxury camping tours in the land of Lamas.

4. Kerala: The lush greenery of Wayanad in Kerala is best enjoyed atop a luxurious tree house. After all, it's great to have your head in the clouds especially when that's where the colourful birds are. Sipping your coffee while sitting on a verandah that overlooks the coffee plantations is an experience you won't forget. As a pursuer of adventure, Aniket Pathak holds travelling, trekking and camping as the greatest of his passions. He believes that luxury camping tours provides the perfect marriage of all his interests and hopes to visit the many luxury camps placed around the country. A writer in his spare time, Aniket Pathak enjoys writing about his adventures, experiences and insights about glamping in India.