Hyderabad, famous for its Biryani; has flourished under the influence of Nizam. The city known for palaces, forts, Language and Nizami culture, has a diverse ethnicity and a rich history attached to it. And once you live here, you become a Hyderabadi for life. You are bound to fall in love with the people, language, culture and biryani. But every once in a while, you feel the need to remind what outside Hyderabad looks like. There are few but an emerging option available for every Hyderabadi to head out for a weekend.

Camping near Hyderabad

Anantagiri hills camping

Anantagiri in Vikarabad is one of the popular hill stations in a spitting distance from Hyderabad, makes it the ideal destination for a weekend getaway. You are welcomed to this region with generously filled sun-flower fields and grasslands, urging you to take a hike and get a view of the beautiful Deccan plateau. Camping here is one of the exhilarating experiences. This rustic campsite is surrounded by dense forest with necessary amenities and comfortable stay. One of the noteworthy locations to camp in Anantagiri is Kotapally Lake camp.

Distance from Hyderabad – 80 km

Pocharam Dam camping

Surrounded by lush green forest and rich flora and fauna, Pocharam Lake camp is one of a kind to experience the best of nature. This lake is very close to Pocharam wildlife sanctuary is an ideal place to spot Antelopes and deers. Camping overnight here at lake elates ones spirit and tranquilises the body.

Distance from Hyderabad – 120 km

Laknavaram camping

Laknavaram Lake is absolutely a great place to escape from the routine for the weekend. This lakeside camping is an ideal place for camping with friends under the star-lit sky with great music and some interesting board games. You can try your hand in kayaking here, a good place to introduce yourself in water sport.

Distance from Hyderabad – 220 km

Kolluru camping

On the banks of River Godavari, Kolluru is nestled in the foothills of Papi Kondalu. A boat ride to Papi Kondalu has been a popular thing for a long time now. Along with the boat ride, the tourists prefer to stay in the newly emerged campsite here in Kolluru. The best time for camping on Godavari Riverbanks is October to March. The bamboo huts here create an ideal ambience for the nature lovers.

Distance from Hyderabad – 315 km

Nagarjuna Sagar dam

One of the special things about this place is that it is a mesmerising landscape and beautiful backwaters of dam. This is an ideal spot to set up your tents. Best time to visit is during monsoon, when the dam releases the surplus waters.

Distance from Hyderabad 152 km

Rachakonda fort

Located at a distance of about 70 km from the main city of Hyderabad, you will come across fascinating fort ruins. Rachakonda fort is one of the popular tourist attractions, especially for an adventure enthusiast. This stunning fortress that is in a dilapidated state is a new camping and trekking spot. Hidden in dense forest, the trek to these beautiful ruins will definitely lift your spirits. Camping in the caves on the fort or pitching your own tent is also an option. Although it is an emerging adventure spot, you will not find basic amenities such as food, water and toilets. You might have to carry them along with you if there are plans for camping here.

Distance from Hyderabad 70 km

Koli Sagar

Located in Mahbubnagar district of Telangana, Koli Sagar is a manmade reservoir that has been recently developed as a tourist attraction especially after monsoon. It is a great spot for camping with friends and sharing memories by the lake. One can pitch in their tent or there are many campsite organisers arrange camping in this part almost every weekend from Hyderabad.

Distance from Hyderabad 135 km

These are some of the best camping spots in Hyderabad. Plan your fun weekend now!!