Is Camping in India Safe? Difficulties while camping in India

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[@Arjun-hg2op]

My experience of camping in uttarakhand is totally different. People are humle , helpful , offer food , even vessels and keep a vigil at night to make sure you safe

[@ABVentures]

You are lucky. Yes most people are gud and it's gr8 that you have been with them. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@prahaladbisht7444]

I am from Uttarakhand and travelled to 8-9 states in India. Travelled to remote location with family and kid. The only bad experience I have was in a place just 20 km from my hometown. Not saying people are bad but few bad apples. And these kinds of word spread very fast

[@Arjun-hg2op]

@@prahaladbisht7444 I have worst experience in MP UP .

[@ajhome68]

I am too looking for places or sites where forest officials and locals are helpful and would need permissions. Can you help me with places in Maharashtra near Mumbai where family camping would not be a stress rather a enjoyment.

[@chillndie]

@@Arjun-hg2op mp me kaha camping kar li bhai aapne 😳

[@vishy696]

I'm a Himachali and I agree with you. The locals need tourist but absolutely hate littering which 90% ppl do unfortunately. Remember your actions will be followed by your children too. Think abt what kind of world we're leaving for them

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for understanding 😊

[@yuvarudra6602]

So u go to campin in a town or village ????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 great. Then y do u throw everythin on street ?????

[@h.s3223]

Littering is an “indian tourist” thing

[@tradeperfect1264]

I travel with my wife and i agree that in India ... most of the people around will see you like an alien ...and will not let you enjoy....of course no manners to respect you as a traveller...

[@deletetheendable]

Littering is the worst thing a tourist does. Indians are the best in it. Can't change the grown ups. EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN. SO THAT THEY'LL MAKE A CHANGE..

[@mahendn]

Well explained. My suggestion, govt must promote Private camp grounds where everything you mentioned can be fixed. But in all private campgrounds, they're charging more money as they're offering package only option that includes dirty tents, blankets, food and activities. If you want to pay only for ground they don't allow you to pitch your own tents. Finally, I Saw many Indians when they're in abroad they don't litter but when they come to India they do, this culture is mixed up in their blood.

[@SinghOutdoors]

From -26C to +40C, we have been camping in Canada in the remotest and dense forests but there are still organized campgrounds in those places if you don't want to go backcountry. People mostly follow the law, no loud talking, no loud music, no honking and no unnecessary lights. We really want to camp at some places in India but I see a clear lack of respect for nature which is very sad because India is sooo beautiful.

[@9438049285]

Anyone looking for a peaceful place to camp with no goons around can try the Deomali hill ranges in southern Odisha.

[@singhe1486]

Rightly said, we Indians don't deserve camping. Highway, city roads everyday we see people thowing, splitting all around. And then we all blame govt kuch kaam nahi karti. Problem is we the people of India. Hats off mate, at least some people will get further educated with this and maybe our children might njoy camping in future

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for watching and understanding

[@RavindraSingh-mf9rr]

Well said Brother.

[@osen8063]

baate sahi hai lekin ab itna self-loathing self-deprecating mat ho jao

[@SANJAYINDIA007]

Very True...

[@TheXacuti]

I think if proper facilities for collection of rubbish and garbage were peovided ppl would be more proactive. Except for a very few places tell me in how many places trash collection facilities are available? It shud be a 2 way street for any improvement.

[@juijhbjjuijhbjjuijhb]

The frustrating part is that nothing works in India: the city, the bureaucracy, the police, the state- to even go out in the wilderness and set up a camp is not possible. What is the point of this country? Waste of land and resources.

[@alexsmart2612]

Don't buy your population argument at all. Netherlands has a higher population density than India. Do you think people there are not doing camping? It is just that in India public spaces are not really well developed and people friendly.

[@SANJOYlyrics]

Sidhi baat...... But the most problem is security...... Q ki camping ki jagah toh hai....but security from humans is always there....it's true

[@AmitPandey-fh3pe]

Dip tod diya bhai ne sachhai dikha kar. I am/was? Planning to build my motor home after returning back to India. It was one of the reasons for me to return back. Now I have second thoughts 😔. But thanks for sharing the truth. Respect!

[@ABVentures]

😐

[@theislander9034]

A very helpful video for a person like me who always had these questions in my mind why Indians don't camp....like Steve Wallis from Canada or AB outdoor from New Zealand etc etc. Thank you for the much needed info.

[@debasisnanda7705]

Seriously speaking..I have seen many camping videos but I love the way you present the content..I always search for a content in ur channel and get it for sure...Nice work brother...thanks a lot.

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for the appreciation 🙂 and support

[@adityajoies]

Agree, I was wondering how is the camping scene in India. But it is also true that unlike many other countries you can have things that no other country provides. Like for example, backpacking with very limited budget, transportation to almost all places using public transport or even accommodations both ultra budget and expensive luxury hotels. Can you recommend places outside of India which has a great camping scene? Not like US or Canada but something budget friendly. I've heard of Vietnam not sure how safe it is though.

[@gurbindersran]

You nailed it in a precise logical way about camping in India. Except for Leh and Spiti one Rarely finds an uninhabited place. Its a fact. Keeping all this in mind better to do overlanding trips by staying in hotels, specially if one is travelling with family.

[@ABVentures]

Thanks 😊

[@dipayanbanerjee1991]

Not only Leh and Spiti, we have Uttarakhand, rajasthan, munnar, ranthambore, sundarban, sandakhpu, Indore, kashmir, pune, goa, digha, northeast in its entirity. You van go and camp at these places with your own camp and you dont need to rent out camping spots as well.

[@rohitbhati3814]

India mai Animal se jyada Humans se khatra hota hai !!!

[@ABVentures]

Sad Truth

[@rohitbhati3814]

Thank you for replying, and wish you a long and safe journey as blogger🙂

[@rajatanand3269]

Jaanvaro se dar nahi lagta sahaab corrupt policemen and forest police se lagta hai....

[@ABVentures]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ashokpatel9902]

But ... when U R with Family (Ladies + Children ).... why should U take risk to spend over night at unknown spot or camp... U can spend any Natural Spots up to late evening ... and Back near by village or small cities ... where spend night ...And ... again visit same or other spots if u wish ... This is absolutely foolish decision when U travel with Family and decide to camp to stay there where nobody near..

[@jAyAntswAmi]

Agree.. Firstly, it's hard to find a remote place in India. If you find, you won't have permission to camp there. Even If you have permission, there'll be 100s of camps already there😂

[@ABVentures]

Totally true...

[@funnybee8555]

Brother swear ,my entire family tries not to put garbage anywhere on road or in garden or any place but the problem is when you have wet garbage along with you that drips liquid ,you need to throw it somewhere and our dear politician's who talk about Swatch Bharat don't find the necessity of installing garbage bins even in highly populated places ... If you have travelled abroad every 500 metre you will find a garbage bin , however in India you need to walk 2 to 3 km in crowded places and 10 km in isolated places to find a garbage bin. keep your hand on your heart and be honest don't you think it's unfair from politician's side by not installing them and just by giving cleanliness speech using telemropter won't be the solution.... You can't carry wet garbage you have to throw them somewhere as it stinks in a while. Sorry but seriously this country doesn't give good vibes with locacuous politics and fallacious government promises.

[@shakeelkhan-wq7ls]

Point to be noted sir.

[@ABVentures]

Thanks 😊

[@abc76485]

Nice video, please consider making a video on how do you plan your trips. From the thought, to finding holidays, choosing hotels,preparing the car etc and finally executing.

[@ABVentures]

Sure, but you can checkout the gear I carry while travelling/Camping... it's uploaded on my channel. Thanks for watching

[@moyongakonatureforadventur8320]

There are a lot of places to camp out in my state of Arunachal Pradesh for camping lovers...👍🙂

[@risertenzintashi3243]

Excatly it greenery all over

[@sureshcsharma]

Hi AB, pls advise on the following points : 1. Is 1.5 litre cooker sufficient for two persons ? 2. I need simple water container for 2 persons. Pls advise. Is Mayur camper 20 litres is enough?

[@indian3021]

You can do camping only with friend but all friends just dont care about cleanliness

[@Explorewithmg]

Camping is still very new thing for india … and its not made for india … but in today’s era due to social media we try to copy things that are done people in canada/usa/australia. Two main reasons Mentality of indians ( security & littering issue ) Large Population ( no space & income from tourism activities )

[@ABVentures]

Agree 👍. Normal people getting influenced by some influencers and risking themselves without understanding the stakes involved 😑

[@aMan-fq7zt]

India me camping possible nahi hai yaha janvaro se aap safe ho par insano se bilkul nahi.. also camping ke bare me vo smje ge nahi aur galt tarike se aap ko pareshan karege. Ye bande ne jamini hakikat batadi🙏🏻

[@mithunbs1390]

Good advice even i support campaigns people 20 years back a German couple their 2 kids with over lander it’s a very huge camper truck first day they stayed in a government field they distract by our village people and they r disturbing to couple and these people of our village want to see how it is inside these couple also showed their huge truck to our people came to our village in HASSAN DISTRICT BELUR TALUK VENKATIPETE VILLAGE and next day morning I offer to stay in my inside the estate they r very happy and they stayed 4 more days in my coffee estate field without distractions at the last day that German lady Click my photo with their HUSBEND and 2 kids print out the photo and give it to me for memories and I invite their family to coffee ☕️ and they come to my home I gifted some vanilla dry bean to them on that day they leave my village with very happy

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for sharing your experience... reprises faith in humanity

[@chopdepraful]

Absolutely liked your views about camping in hotel vicinity and maintaining cleanliness in wild 👍

[@ABVentures]

Thanks 😊

[@hippieheels]

@9.25 .I exactly did same what u mentioned ..I paid n pitched my tent at a hostel in Panjpulla ,near Dalhousie,Himachal. Benefits I got : *FREE Wifi *SAFE CAMPING PLACE * Extra utensils or grocery that I forgot ...like sugar salt ,machbox or any little item ..I had an option of Hostel's kitchen. *Charging ports all time avilable Aur kya chaiye ...what else in the world u need.. 350 mein ye sab..shauk bhi pura hua And safety bhi rahi . .Loved it thoroughly..#camping #cooking in #Dalhousie

[@drlalduhoma7707]

I so much liked your perspective in a way that we don't deserve to camp... For we don't respect nature.... Well said...... Sad but true!

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for understanding

[@prasantachowdhury729]

You are right bro , but we have to change this mentality of our citizens . So we have to keep on camping . I am sure we will suceed and bow down to mother nature . Jai Hind 🙏☺

[@FOODIEWEB]

All points of this topic are the same as we thought before my upcoming travel. Perfectly right ✅

[@JDas-uh7xx]

must share this video.... it contains true knowledge👌❤💯💯💯

[@ABVentures]

Thanks 😊

[@dexterbraganza1463]

There are camp sites coming up in some places now... like campmonk etc. But yes the feel cannot be anything like in nature

[@ABVentures]

Yup but then again its a paid package and not real hardcore camping. But you got my point thanks for watching

[@alokgoel620]

Excellent video Ashish...I agree with you 100%....

[@Wideview27]

You are right, tent is not safe ,overall. Sometimes (Often) it is safe to sleep in your vehicle, with your hazard lights on. As you said it's alway easy to tell your family by sending your halting location.

[@neilcoelho]

Not to mention that many places are reserved forest where it can be illegal to even enter

[@ABVentures]

I think thats a good thing otherwise whatever little forest cover we have left in India will be gone too. People will build houses, factories and.....😔

[@neilcoelho]

@@ABVentures yeah

[@rajeshtelang4910]

Main reasons I think - first is culture.we indians either too friendly or to reserve . Least bothered about others privacy. The culture and infrastructure And finally neither state or central gov,t or tourism board has no clear guidelines.

[@ABVentures]

Agreed. Thanks for understanding

[@dr.bahadursinghfrai4666]

As being an Anthropologist I got the opportunity to travel to many places in Tribal India and always wondered why there is so little on KZbin. I tried to explore and came to know that political situation and unethical practices of govt officials make it very hard for people to explore outside their own state. The forest law and the friction between local people and officials is so high that if you go into those locations then you are 1000% in danger. Moreover, the law is silent on these issues and you are on the mercy of local police. I advise people not to go alone or with thier families.

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for your input on the subject sir

[@indian3021]

Even normal camping in india is like wrong turn movie

[@vagabond3066]

I don't know hindi... But i understood what you say.. And what u said is right

[@ABVentures]

Thanks

[@normangeorge5370]

Sir, whatever you explain to us is very useful information, I am from Goa, & always thinks to camp but to due to personal security I fear to camp, & now u gave us better information, really it's very useful to us, Thanks & God bless you sir..

[@ABVentures]

Yes it's a major setback for campers here. Let's hope things might improve with time

[@sadeep2]

Completely agree with your points. There is a lot to change here in India.

[@ABVentures]

🙏🙏

[@yaminirajput2251]

To a great extent its true. But whats more amazing is, people saying waah waah on this video and crying to be indian are the same people who through cigeratte buds on street, spit gutka everywhere, enjoy panipuri and throw plates allaround.... Etc etc and few extraordinary justify the act saying we pay cleaning tax. A country is glorified by the act of its people. Rather crying ,we need to improve ourselves. Respect people, animal and nature. Keep yourself(physically and mentally) and your environment clean. Just doing these 2 things, alot of issues will be auto resolved...

[@dipayanbanerjee1991]

The first thing that came across my mind when I thought for camping just once was where would I keep my belongings secured so that it is not stolen.

[@sharathchandra6166]

very practical words spoken by you!

[@lakshaysingh626]

In India every place is either reserved land by government or private property. So its not easily possible in India.

[@sscars5228]

Thanks AB venture for the information..... I was also worried about those things that u just discussed it....

[@anaghism]

With family yeh a bit difficult but with friends or solo it's not that tough. Many campers are enjoying.

[@ajaypangtey669]

Hi, your vlogs are very helpful, can you make a vlogs on the essential accessories ( for the vehical) to carry while travelling long distances.

[@ABVentures]

Hi thanks for the appreciation. There is a video on my channel on 15 essential items for camping and offroading gadgets. You can check it out....😊

[@rajumaan5911]

Right now bro 👍 Tbhi mene car 🚘 setup kiya hai bed 🛌 toilet 🚽 sinkh, kitchen😌

[@ABVentures]

That's gr8 👍

[@souravverma8861]

I have never done camping.. but I know a lot of places near my house where I can camp peacefully.... and I don't intend to share it with anyone

[@johnoutdoor]

India is not safe for family about this matter / मैं 2 साल से यही सोच रहा हूं कैंपिंग करने जाऊं लेकिन डर है पता है फॉरेस्ट रेंजर परेशान करेंगे लोग मारने लगेंगे लेकिन फिर भी अब इस सीजन में हिम्मत कि है ऐसा करने कि

[@harshavardhankale7362]

It's bitter truth.... Very rarely you find a place where you can camp.... Nice and logical information 👍👍

[@yusufmohd7388]

Not only US, Canada and Australia, Middle East also an ideal place for camping, be it solo or with family and friends. I have seen lot of videos of young women camping solo in the desert, dry valleys of UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

[@mushtaqzakirahmed8202]

Good video…realistic incidents have explained by you

[@OMA407]

True bro....so much interference too much laws .Solo camping is not an good Idea...India sucks in Adventure and almost many things...

[@lonerid1234]

Absolutely correct.

[@punavmirlekar]

locals trouble the campers even if its not their land they feel entitled to take money from us. the moment they see some camper or tourist they just ask for money for stupid reasons.

[@ABVentures]

😕 bitter truth

[@tejasnaikpopkar6671]

Exactly 1000% true brother We rent our open space near Goa called sawantwadi for tourist since 5 yrs

[@ABVentures]

Yup it's an unfortunate truth.

[@tejasnaikpopkar6671]

@@ABVentures yes exactly travelling to ladakh and leh for.decade from MUMBAI on bike so started renting our open space near sawantwadi for campers

[@yashokbabu]

Very true, these aspects puts breaks on my idea though I am very much interested. Especially with family

[@niravsuthar5358]

Sahi bat hai Aashishbhai... You tell actual and proper point about camping. Aaj kal to KZbin pe Kai sare chutiye hai jo camping camping Karke hotel ke parking me laga ke video Banake sabko bana Rahe hai. Sirf aur sirf view ke liye.

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for understanding 😊😊😊

[@YoKai11722]

I think a Request by all like minded people shall be made to tourism dept in india to earmark some area near a city with water /electricity, toilets, food courts exclusively for camping.

[@Nature_Wildlife369]

This is the stuff I was looking for, thanks for sharing this data and information and also for making the video on this serious topic as well.

[@nareshbalwada4063]

मिनी ट्रक को त्यार कंहा करवाए जिसमे छोटा घर बन जाए ईसूज़ू या महिंद्रा या अन्य कोई

[@ABVentures]

Aapko online dekhna padega apni location ke hisaab se. Facebook ya baki online platforms pe

[@Surya618]

india first camping channel pe jaoo hojayega❤

[@prasenjitsingh6654]

I travel alone. I camp alone. I trek alone. I won't say I don't feel unsecured...but that fear gives me that adrenaline rush. Agar itna safe chahiye camping....then Bhai Ghar k chatt pe tambu laga le

[@alphabetagamma4142]

Very unfortunate reality... That said, camping is still possible in India... In some very specific situations.

[@chetanatrocioussharma9205]

Bhai @AB Ventures bohot sensitive and important point discuss kiya bro aap ne. Due respect for the the insight I too had a bad experience as such which completely unexpected where, people fined ₹7000 to us early morning while we were travelling in a friend group, bhai paise toh nai diye jhagda hua. Thoda zyada jhagda hua aur police bhi aayi but, we left smiling abiding the law lawfully. But I was scared to think about such an instance if I had had been with my family. We actually need to form an organisation or a authoritative body setting up rules to punish and stand up for the campers and tourists. Regardless the fact we do have Tourism Management Ministers who are either home sick or have no idea about actual tourism concepts, thus a body standing for campers and individual tourists is a mandate in a country like ours where we have 465 people/sq km, where we are more scared of people than animals.

[@akashhs9017]

In Bengaluru there are private camping sites which is protected by security.

[@sekhar721]

Very practical thought and good suggestion.

[@ABVentures]

Thanks

[@sudirbai]

Camping with family, wife, and kids is like horror, because of some thugs, goons or bad people whatever

[@gorantlakrishna1815]

Killar to Kishtwar. Plz make video on this most dangerous road

[@ABVentures]

Check out my Sach Pass video Part 2 - Killar to Tandi

[@zeeshanahmed8595]

Very informative video brother!!

[@ABVentures]

Thanks 😇

[@rajeshtelang4910]

The best country for camping is Newzealand.No sankes,,No poisonous reptiles,best infrastructure,least crowd etc etc

[@prasenjitsingh6654]

Bhai ... India is a big country. There are so many remote places. Camping ka matlab yeh nahi ki koi remote jagah pe kho jaana hai. And safe?? Well shayad safe kahi bhi nahi hota....par wahi tho maja hai.

[@arkglow8223]

Why I born in India!!! 😣😣😖

[@ABVentures]

It's okk. Not that bad. Just need to take a couple of precautions

[@yusufmohd7388]

Very precautions reply, lol

[@YUCIPINE]

This information gonna be very useful for everyone . Thank you sir.

[@agstudios9818]

Ryt bhai india m kafi chijo k issue h or vo h logo ki cheapest think ki vjha se

[@shailendersingh1035]

Sir snow chain for scorpio k liye koi acha vedio banao.. Because I stay in kashmir and here during winter movement becomes very difficult.. .

[@kroy7158]

Why not Campers have a legal Association so that Govt help can be sought

[@bp8592]

Have you watched 👀 Ghummakad Bugzs?

[@manvendratyagi]

You are absolutely right brother. We all must respect nature,if want to have fun with it I will follow u. I am from Roorkee Uttrakhand..having a frm house..whenever you plan..come and camp there I will be happy.

[@VV_Rider]

You are absolutely right on every point.

[@SANJAYINDIA007]

Very True.. Camping Concept Is Not In India.. I don't think.. it would come in near future.. But.. Yes.. There are very Few Locations in India were open plots with toilets / bath with basic safety are provided.. But.. Just Like We have "AirBnb".. people who own open plots or bungalows or farm houses.. should come up with Camping concepts.. also these owners would get a small side income and "Very important".. we as campers / tourists and property owners can have a "Very Cooooool" and "Friendly" Atmosphere.. also we would get to know interesting facts of that or near by Locations and owners can also get to know us and our past joy full experience.. But.. now.. I prefer to stay in my caravan and parked in a resort / hotel / govt guest house "Back Yards".. we're we cook local recipes with locals.. And "ENJOY"..

[@changchaw1]

This is most honest video In India

[@ShantanuMonga]

Exactly, impossible in india. Watching Australian camping vids and continously having these thoughts. Abroad they are so organised, proper campsites to book in advance. So many factors. But here nothing. Ek ek shabd 100% right.

[@wanheda_india3906]

It would have been better if you had done serious camping and presented your opinion.

[@AstralBoy2009]

Very true, we Indians are in sorry state to enjoy privilege of open camping in wild, except some remote northern Himalayan regions, We are almost inspired and eager of camping experience from Western countries like US/Canada and even Australia . As of now either we can enjoy safe camping in organised camps by resorts or stay in eco-Farms..

[@ashok1171k]

Rightly said. Valid points

[@pallabkumar1847]

You are absolutely correct. Present central govt. is doing excellent job but still it will take another 10-20 years to change people's mind set. Indian people have peculiar mindset. Anything new usually takes more time to cope with except some odd things. Rather caravan life is more safer than camping India right now. One more thing people who are doing camping are mostly irresponsible since after packing up camping they left litters behind which local has to clean. This is simply insane and utterly nonsense work.

[@SiddharthBhadauria]

100% agreed.

[@Shrish00714]

True India 🇮🇳 is not same from the humans

[@codewalters]

Camping with women in your group is a big concern. I agree with you ! Camping is just not possible in India. The day its possible to manage but in the night its just not safe ! But its really sad that you cant in such a naturally beautiful country If you re rich enough to afford a temp traveller or something like that . Then that would make things more possible for you .

[@ABVentures]

Thanks for understanding

[@yuvarudra6602]

Which campin is safe ??????? Ur a funny guy.

[@saouraavjyotisaikia5224]

What about Caravan ?

[@OMA407]

Only places you can go is Natuonal parks like Jim Corbett filled with people and with thousand restrictions....People are so nosy and disgusting

[@hemantbhatt4517]

Yes sir you are right.

[@ABVentures]

Thanks

[@iconghe2318]

भाई मै आपकी हर बात से सहमत हु , मेन वजह सेक्युरिटी नही भारत मे .