Visit These Homegrown Glamping Stays For The Perfect Weekend Getaway

With Covid exhaustion hitting us all, there’s nothing more we’d want than to drive away to a place to unwind, relax, and reconnect with nature or simply connect with family and friends. While the thrill of camping is unmatched when it comes to creating this vibe, sometimes we want to do it without the fuss and with all the amenities. ‘Glamping’— a portmanteau of ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’ is then perhaps the best option.

So we’ve curated a small list of the best glamping stays across India that make for the best weekend getaway.

I. Everest Base Camp, Mussoorie

“A modern camper’s playground in the ditsy town of Mussoorie,” is how Jai Mittal, the founder of Everest Base Camp describes the luxury camping resort. With a minimalist architecture and a cottage core aesthetic, it has mixed elements of the modern and the rustic.

The picturesque tents that are pitched at a height of 2,160 m are surrounded by deodar trees and are the perfect place to unwind with family and friends.

Find out more about Everest Base Camp here.

II. GlampEco, Manali

The perfect camp retreat in the high altitudes of the Himalayas. Laden with comfort, safety, and a tinge of luxury; it offers travel enthusiasts a chance to glamp — with all the essential amenities at your disposal.

GlampEco is India’s first eco-glamping site. It is situated at a height of 2600 metres overlooking the splendid Dhauladar range and the Manali Valley. The tent-styled geodesic accommodation offers a list of amenities including a wood-fired remote controlled automatic pellet stove, attached washroom, WiFi, and super comfortable bedding.

A perfect retreat for couples, and even friends and family. It is a blessing in disguise for travellers wanting to experience the pristine and quaint life of the people of Himachal Pradesh.

Find out more about GlampEco here.

III. Grassroots, Kerala

The perfect blend of rustic and opulent, Grassroots is located in the middle of coffee plantations and makes for the best place to unwind during the weekend or on a holiday break. In tune with the local community of the region, their philosophy is simple; they do not compete with them and try to enhance community skills and produce by prioritizing the local economy. Most of their workforce also consists of those belonging to the local community itself. They offer plantation walks, trekking, bird watching, and the local experience among other things.

The glamping stay founded by young and budding entrepreneur, Aditya Raman is the culmination of food and music that attempts to create a bohemian paradise amidst the natural wonderland that is Wayanad.

Find out more about Grassroots here.

IV. The Tree House Resort, Jaipur

Drawing inspiration from the three elements of nature - air, water and earth, The Tree House is nestled in the scenic Syari Valley, with an amazing view of the mighty Aravallis, It is situated at Nature Farms which is spread around 300 acres of pristine landscape.

Founded in 2006 on the principles of eco-luxury and unconventionality, the décor is in sync with the theme of nature with treetop rooms and over-water suites essentially made entirely of wood. There are also several wooden gazebos where you can read meditate, read, or just sit back and relax in the midst of nature.

Find out more about The Tree House here.

V. The Ultimate Travelling Camp, Ladakh

Bringing you the perfect combination of a nomadic lifestyle with all the accoutrements of a super-luxury stay is The Ultimate Travelling Camp that pitches their tents in stunning countrysides across the country. They try to time them perfectly to coincide with events and festivals of each region thus giving an exclusive experience.

As of now they have their glamping stays in locations like Terai, Ladakh and Nagaland. Offering different packages, they curate an experience worth living. For instance their Chamba Camp in Thiksey Ladakh offers a number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences - watch a game of polo (a sport of the royal family of Ladakh), raft down the River Indus, enjoy picnic lunches amidst the most picturesque spots with unforgettable views, among other things.

Find out more about The Ultimate Travelling Camp here.

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