11 Fascinating Campgrounds near Mumbai | AnswerTravelSearches

Camping is thrilling adventure activity exercised ever since the era of Thomas Hiram Holding, the British traveler who spanned the concept to the entire United Kingdom. In India, where you find people is every nook and corner specially in financial capital Mumbai, it is not easy to locate private campsite with none to minimal human intervention. Nonetheless, with privacy it is also important the area to be safe and possibly closest to natural wonders of the earth. In this article about 11 Fascinating Campgrounds near Mumbai, we have specifically curated the list of best campgrounds for all your next weekend plans located close to the nature. 

Canyon Valley, Khandala    

Residing in the lap of beautiful nature and huge Sahyadri mountains, Canyon Valley assures to be the best campground for campers and trekkers. The place is well known for its spectacular waterfalls passing through the gorge with steep rock sides which further stretches from Khandala to Karjat. This Ulhas river flowing through the canyons is also known as Sandhan Valley or Valley of Shadow. Located in the Khandala region near Mumbai, it features range of Sahyadri mountains claded with rough steep terrain at height of 625 metres, making it most sought trekking destination to test your endurance. 

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One Tree Hill Point, Matheran    

As the name suggests One Tree Hill Point, the place actually houses one big tree at the very peak of the hill that is surrounded by Panoramic view of landscape. Located 2.8 kilometres distance from Matheran Railway Station, the campground is situated 2625 feet above sea level which can be accessed either by foot or by horse and hand-pulled rickshaw. While this is among the prominent adventure points in Matheran, One Tree Hill Point stands tall as best camping site for visitors. 

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Paradise Beach Camping, Alibag      

Paradise Beach Camping is privately owned property built on the Revdanda beach, facing the beautiful Arabian Sea. To be exact, the place is located in the south west of mainland Alibag which is around 18 kilometres in distance and take about half and hour to reach. With that being said, we also need to address the delicious Barbeque foods and range of basic amenities it offers right from woods for bonfire and music system for your fun nights to clean washrooms, including the neat tents, it definitely worth visit once. Furthermore, if you are someone who are in to reading books or listening musics while swinging right by the ocean, then you can hop on the hammocks they offer. 

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Canary Forest Camping, Lonavala   

Canary Forest Camping is well organized campground in the center of saltar forest covering 40 acres of land. The camping site is located half and hour walk able distance from Tung fort and popular Pawna lake which can be reached passing through rigid terrain and green dense trees. Additionally, if you are someone that is high on adrenaline, then it is worth to mark the organizers of Canary Forest Camping also offers several physical activities such as badminton, volleyball, football and archery. 

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Bhandardara Camp 

Just about 185 kilometres drive from Mumbai is dedicated holiday resort village Bhandardara. The place sits on the banks of River Pravara surrounded by natural attractions such as waterfalls, mountains, Arthur lake and Randha falls. Nonetheless, Bhandardara is also home to historical forts and natural wonders, that includes Ratangad fort, Harishchandragad fort, Alang Fort, Madangad fort Kulang gad 

and Mount Kalsubai. Certainly Mount Kalsubai is one of thrilling adventure site specially for trekkers as it is 1646 metres high which can be accessed through the route that starts from the Bari Village. 

While enroute to the peak of the mountain, there is small holy temple point, particularly reckoned 

for its spectacular views of magnificent Sahyadris ranges and natural scenery of Bhandardara. 

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Pawna Lake, Lonavala

Formerly reservoir of Pavana Dam, the Pawna Lake was later converted to artificial lake for the inhabitants and visitors. Since the built up, the Pawna Lake gradually became popular as picnic and camping site for the people coming from the near by Pune and Mumbai city. The place is indeed thrilling for its many adventure activities mainly the Pawana lake paragliding. 

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Peponi Mulshi      

Peponi meaning Paradise is mostly empty campground with no human intervention, surrounded by vibrant bird life and outstanding natural beauty. The campsite sits in the biological hotspot Mulshi taluka which is located 658 meters above sea level overlooking prominent Mulshi lake. Not to mention, the Peponi Mulshi is extremely exhilarating during the rainy season for its lush green landscape and ancient landforms.

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Rajmachi Camping, Rajmachi  

Located in the city of Lonavala, the place is famous for its Rajmachi trek that clamber to 2710 feet high passing through the lush and rugged mountains of Sahyadri near Mumbai in Maharashtra. The trekking to the top of the fort is 18 kilometres long encircled with huge waterfalls, thrilling caves. what make the worth to visit this campground is assuring and amazing view of the Sahyadri Range.

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Kashid Beach Camping    

This Kashid beach parallel to the Arabian sea is staggeringly famous for beautiful views and unique old style parking shacks for fishing boats of local villagers, which is treat for photography enthusiasts.

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Pawna Lake Camping Pawnacamp, Lonavala  

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Natventure Camp, Panchgani  

    

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