Want to go camping this summer?

What: Strawberry Outbound, an adventure travel company, is organising adventure camps to Har Ki Dun, Dodi Tal, Dandeli and Matheran this summer.

Har Ki Dun

~ Activities: Trekking, rafting and camping

Har Ki Dun is situated in the Western Ganges of the Garhwal Himalayas, at the base of the Fateh Parvat, at an elevation of about 12,000 feet (3,556 m) above sea level near the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

This cradle-shaped valley is surrounded by dense forests of pines and glittering mountain peaks. The forests are rich in wildlife and are a veritable paradise for bird-watchers and nature lovers. The trek from Netwar to Osla is through dense forests of chestnuts, walnuts, willows and chinars. The trek from Osla to Har Ki Dun is through terraced mountain fields, lush green grassland and conifer forests.

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This moderate trek takes you to one of the least explored regions of Garhwal. As Har Ki Dun falls within the Govind Pashu Vihar, chances of seeing wildlife are bright. Here, you have a beautifully carved temple dedicated to Duryodhana, the Kaurava Prince.

~ Dates: April 15, May 1, May 8, May 21

~ Rate: Rs 15,950 per person

~ Cost includes: Accommodation, all meals, conveyance (Ex- Rishikesh), white water rafting, professional guide fee, porter fees, technical gear and equipment

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Dodi Tal

~ Activities: Trekking, climbing, rappelling and camping

Situated at an altitude of 10,850 feet (3024 m) north of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, Dodi Tal Lake lies between the Yamunotri and Gangotri mountain ranges, and is home to some of the most exotic fish including the Himalayan golden trout. The lake is surrounded by beautiful pine and oak forests, rhododendron clusters, and has a large variety of Himalayan birds.

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Dodital Lake is the source of the Asi Ganga river that merges with the Bhagirathi river near Gangotri. A short climb from the lake offers fine views of the magnificent Bandarpoonch Peak (6387 m). Further ahead is Hanuman Chatti (2400 m), an important halting point enroute to Yamunotri.

~ Dates: April 15, May 1, May 8, May 21

~ Rate: Rs 15,950 per person

~ Cost includes: Accommodation, all meals, conveyance (Ex- Rishikesh), professional guide fee, porter fees, technical gear and equipment.

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Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

~ Activities: Trekking, rafting, valley crossing, safari, archery

Located in the Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, Dandeli is covered with moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. Its wildlife and innumerable trekking trails makes it a paradise for nature lovers.

Adventure activities include coracle rides, wildlife safaris, forest treks, bird watching, white water rafting and archery.

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~ Dates: April 13, April 27, May 15, May 28, June 5

~ Rate: Rs 8,950 per person for five nights and six days

~ Cost includes: Accommodation, all meals, coracle rides, wildlife safaris, forest treks, bird watching, white water rafting, archery, proposed adventure activities, personal gear and services of instructors.

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Kids camp to Matheran

~ Activities: Rappelling, trekking, climbing, valley crossing, jummaring and commando.

Located at an elevation of around 800 m (2,625 ft) above sea level Matheran, about 100 km away from Mumbai, is a vehicle free hill station.