Camping in Kashmir

Quick answer: Overnight camping in Kashmir with Happy Jacks starts from Rs 2,999 per person in meadow and riverside campsites at Gurez, Sonmarg and Doodhpathri. A camp night includes a tent with bedding, dinner and breakfast, and a fire where allowed. The season runs from about May to October; nights are cold even in summer.

Spend a night under Kashmir's clear skies at our campsites in Gurez, Doodhpathri and Sonmarg. You stay in pitched tents on grassy meadows beside rivers like the Kishanganga and Shaliganga, with bonfires, hot meals and long, quiet evenings away from the crowds. Gurez in particular offers remote, unspoilt views toward Habba Khatoon peak. Camps come with sturdy tents, bedding, trained staff and safety measures, so you can relax and enjoy the mountains in comfort.

Duration: Overnight, with 1 or 2 night options | Best time: May to September, when the meadows are green and nights are mild | Price: Rs. 2,999 per person per night

Where to camp in Kashmir

• Gurez: riverside camps by the Kishanganga under Habba Khatoon peak, remote and quiet. See Gurez Valley guide.
• Sonmarg: meadow camps along the Sindh, easy to combine with Thajiwas Glacier.
• Doodhpathri: open meadows and the Shaliganga stream, close to Srinagar for a one-night escape.

What does a camp include?

Pitched tents with mattresses and bedding or sleeping bags, dinner and breakfast, drinking water and washroom access. Camp quality varies; we tell you in advance whether washrooms are shared or attached and whether there is electricity for charging.

What to pack

Warm jacket, thermals, woollen cap, torch, power bank, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Mobile network is limited in Gurez and patchy in some meadows.

Rules and respect

Camp only at permitted sites, carry all litter back, and follow local rules on fires. Gurez is near the Line of Control: carry ID and follow security instructions.

How to book with Happy Jacks

We book the campsite, drive you there and back, and can combine a camp night with hotel nights in Srinagar or Gurez. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 94192 44962) with your dates and group size, and we confirm the plan and price in writing. Related: Gurez 2 day itinerary, Doodhpathri guide, All Kashmir activities.

Written and checked by the Happy Jacks Tours and Travels planning team in Srinagar, who run these trips, drive these roads and operate our own Pahalgam hotels and cab fleet. Package prices on this page are read live from our published rates. Updated 16 October 2026.