Manali Camping Packages

Camping in Manali puts you on a riverbank or an alpine meadow with the Beas rushing past and the Dhauladhar peaks catching the last light. It is the closest most travellers get to sleeping inside the Himalayas without a multi-day trek. TravelTriangle covers the three belts people actually book: riverside tents along the Beas near Kullu and Raison, adventure camps in Solang Valley, and higher snow-camps around Sethan. Every stay is bookable and fully customisable, from a one-night bonfire escape to a two or three-night camp built around rafting, paragliding and zorbing.

Rates, tent types and inclusions swing widely between a basic riverside tent and a luxury Swiss-tent or glamping dome, so this page lays out the real per-night prices, what each package includes, and which camp suits which traveller. Prices start at about Rs 2,499 per person for a one-night riverside camp.

Camping in Manali Price (2026)

A night of camping in Manali costs roughly Rs 800 to Rs 1,500 per person for a basic riverside tent, Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500 for a Solang Valley adventure camp, and Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 for a luxury Swiss-tent or glamping dome, with meals and a bonfire usually included.

Package rates that bundle transfers, meals and activities start higher than the per-night tent price. See the package table further down. Two things push the number up: the season (December to January snow and the May to June peak carry a premium) and the day of the week, since weekends fill first and cost more. Solo travellers pay a little more per head than a group of four sharing a camp.

Best Camps and Campsites in Manali

The camps below are the ones travellers book most, grouped by the belt they sit in. Each has a different character, so pick by the view and the activity you want, not just the price.

Riverside camps on the Beas (Kullu, Raison, Katrain)

The Beas belt between Kullu and Manali is the classic Manali camping picture: tents pitched a few steps from the water, the river loud enough to hear from your sleeping bag, and white-water rafting run straight from camp. It suits first-timers and families who want an easy, scenic night out with a bonfire rather than a hard trek. Raison and Katrain hold the best-known riverside sites.

Solang Valley camps

Solang Valley is the adventure hub of Manali camping, about 14 km up from town, and most branded camps sit here. Days run on paragliding, zorbing, skiing in winter and snow-skating, and evenings on a bonfire under the peaks. Popular names travellers search here include Kia Camp and Camp 21. For the full valley guide, see Solang Valley.

Sethan snow camps

Sethan, a small Buddhist village on the way to the Hampta Pass, has become the go-to for winter and snow camping. From December it holds reliable snow, and camps here run igloo stays and snow treks that the lower riverside sites cannot. Come prepared for genuine cold.

Tirthan Valley and Bhuntar

For a quieter, forested camp away from the crowds, Tirthan Valley near the Great Himalayan National Park and the river confluence at Bhuntar are the calm alternatives. Fewer activities, more birdsong, good for travellers who want the setting without the adventure circus.

Kothi village

About 15 km from Manali near the road to Rohtang Pass, Kothi offers cliff-edge meadow camping with wide valley views. It works as a scenic overnight on the way up to the pass.

Types of Camping and Tents in Manali

Booking gets easier once you know the tent tiers, because most of the price gap between camps is really a gap in tent type and what comes attached to it.

• Riverside tents are simple A-frame or dome tents with mattresses and a shared washroom, the cheapest way to sleep by the river.

• Swiss and deluxe tents are roomier canvas tents, often with a proper bed and an attached washroom, the mid-tier most couples choose.

• Luxury tents and geodesic domes are the premium end: heating, ensuite bathrooms, gourmet meals and activities bundled in, the glamping tier.

• Adventure camps in Solang are built around the sport, with gear, guides and multiple activities included in the stay.

• Snow camps at Sethan are insulated alpine tents rated for sub-zero nights, sometimes paired with an igloo stay.

What a Manali Camping Package Includes

Inclusions vary by camp tier, so always read the package before you book. As a rule of thumb, here is what is usually in and out of a standard camping package.

Manali Camping Packages

Every package below is customisable and can start from your city. Prices are per person on twin or multi-share and move with season and group size. Tap any package to tailor the dates, camp tier and activities with a TravelTriangle expert.

Looking beyond camping? Compare the full range of Manali tour packages for hotel-based trips and longer Himachal circuits.

A Day at Camp: Sample Camping Itinerary

Most Manali camping trips run to a simple, unhurried rhythm. Here is how a typical night and morning at a riverside or Solang camp unfolds.

• Afternoon. Reach camp by early afternoon, settle into your tent and take a walk along the river or the meadow while the light is soft.

• Late afternoon. Head out for the included activity: white-water rafting on the Beas, or paragliding and zorbing in Solang.

• Evening. Gather at the bonfire for music, hot snacks and a dinner served under the stars, the part most travellers remember.

• Morning. Wake to mountain air and breakfast at camp, with time for a short trek, a river dip or a slow start before checkout.

Two and three-night camps stack more adventure on top, from canyoning at Vashisht to skiing in winter. For the full list of things to do in the area, see the Manali travel guide.

Best Time for Camping in Manali

Camping in Manali works almost year round, but the season decides the experience.

• March to June brings pleasant days, green meadows and full-flow rivers, the best window for families and for rafting. This is peak season, so camps and rates fill early.

• September to November is quieter and cooler, good for couples and photographers, with clear post-monsoon views once the rain eases by mid-September.

• December to February turns Sethan and upper Solang into snow country for igloo stays, snow treks and skiing. Riverside camps largely close, so pack for hard cold.

Monsoon (July to mid-August) is best skipped for riverside camping as the Beas runs high. For a month-by-month breakdown, see the Manali destination guide.

Camping vs Hotel Stay in Manali

If you are deciding between a tent and a room, the trade-off is simple. Camping puts you right on the river or in the valley with a bonfire, shared meals and activities on the doorstep, and it usually costs less per night than a comparable hotel. A hotel gives you heated rooms, private bathrooms and town comforts, which matter more in deep winter or with very young children. Many travellers split the trip: a night or two at camp for the experience, then a hotel in Old Manali for the rest.

Safety and Permissions for Camping in Manali

Camping itself needs no special permit for Indian travellers, and reputable camps handle the ground arrangements. A few practical points keep the trip safe.

• The Beas can rise fast, so pitch and swim only where the camp staff direct, and keep a close watch on children near the water.

• For families with infants and toddlers, an adventure camp with rafting is not ideal. A calm riverside or a hotel stay is the safer pick.

• Do rafting, paragliding and zorbing only with the camp trained guides and full safety gear, and read package reviews before you book.

• A separate permit is needed to drive up to Rohtang Pass, and some forest and national-park zones near Tirthan are regulated, and the camp will advise.

• Pack light with sturdy trekking shoes and layered woollens, since nights get cold even in summer.

How to Choose the Right Camping Package

Four quick ways to narrow it down.

By purpose. Couples lean to Swiss or glamping camps, friends to Solang adventure camps, families to easy riverside sites. Tailor any of these with an expert on the Manali packages page.

By budget. Riverside tents are the value pick from about Rs 800 a night, mid-range Swiss tents sit around Rs 2,000 to 3,500, and luxury glamping runs Rs 5,000 to 6,000. See camp options.

By duration. A single night is enough for a bonfire and one activity. Two or three nights let you add rafting, a Solang day and a proper trek without rushing.

By season. March to June suits families, December to February suits snow campers at Sethan. Check the month-by-month detail in the Manali guide.

What to Pack for Camping in Manali

Nights are cold even in summer, so pack for the temperature drop after dark rather than the daytime sun.

• Layered woollens and a warm jacket, plus a beanie and gloves from October onward.

• Sturdy trekking or waterproof shoes with grip for riverbanks and trails.

• A power bank and downloaded offline maps, since network can be patchy in Solang and Sethan.

• A basic personal medical kit, sunscreen, a torch and a reusable water bottle.

• Cash for local counters and any permit or ID documents you may need on the way up.

Why Book Your Manali Camping Trip With TravelTriangle

Camping is one of the trips where a vetted operator matters most, because your night on the river depends on the camp being real, safe and where the listing says it is. Here is what you get with us.

• Verified camps and agents. Only the top 10 percent of agents make the platform, after a 23-step verification of the camps and services they run.

• Fully customisable. Change the camp tier, dates, activities or route. Every package is built to be tailored, not sold off the shelf.

• Protected payments and on-trip help. Your payment is released to the agent only after your trip is confirmed and delivered, with a local point of contact on the ground 24x7.

• Real reviews. Ratings and stories come from travellers who actually booked and camped, not anonymous listings.

"On the Beas riverside camps, book the sites above Raison for the calmest water in peak flow, and always confirm the tent has an attached washroom before you pay," advises our Manali camping desk.

The camp tiers, inclusions and price bands on this page are checked by our Manali camping desk against live partner inventory before each update, and rates are re-confirmed at the time of booking. Reviewed by the TravelTriangle Himachal desk.

Ready to Camp in Manali?

Pick a riverside night, a Solang adventure camp or a Sethan snow stay, then customise the dates, tent tier and activities with a TravelTriangle expert. Start with the Manali camping packages and build the trip around the camp you want.