A Night in Camping Trailer in Karnataka
Abroad, particularly in US of A, camper vans are used to get off the beaten track, reach out to unexplored destinations, halt at site and then continue the journey to a new destination the next day. Camper vans are motor vehicles with in-built facilities for accommodation (toilet facilities included), overnighting and cooking, and most important of all you can travel as family. Reading all this sounds interesting and thrilling. The uniqueness of such kind of stay always charmed me.
Camping Trailer in Karnataka
It excited me beyond words when I came to know of such a kind of camping trailer is functional in Karnataka. A new concept of traveling in India! It is open to public for touristy purpose. The only difference being you cannot drive around the camping van and no need to cook too. The camping trailer is driven to different locations, stationed there for some length of time depending on the weather around the place. Right now it is stationed at a scenic location near Harangi Dam backwaters, Kushalnagar, Coorg district. With rains in the coming months, as the level of water in the lake rises the van will drive on to a different location which promises to be equally scenic.
The camping trailer is owned by Sai Vishram, a unit of Akkaya Hospitality Services. Their motto: Enjoy Nature and through it Appreciate the Creator!
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My Experience in a Camping Trailer in Karnataka
As I approached the vehicle, it looked sleek and narrow, and a thought crossed my mind – would it be spacious? Stepping in I saw the dining space and a seating arrangement. With a push of a button these units moved backwards out of the vehicle giving more room space inside. The rooms at both end of the vehicle too pushed out a bit and the whole vehicle looked like an elongated house. A cozy bedroom setup and bunker bed for kids. There were not one but two functional toilets. What more do you need?! There was a place for everything. It must have been a terrific challenge to make the most of the available space. Very well designed, compact and cozy!
Though there are all arrangements for cooking, Sai Vishram had arranged a personal butler for us. I did not have to spend time cooking and that was really a bonus! One important policy strictly followed here is: NO ALCOHOLIC drinks allowed, NO SMOKING and NO NON VEG food allowed. In the evening we sat out to have tea and snacks, a shade spread out over our heads as cover against the light drizzle. The sun slipped down right in front of our eyes, hot tea, crispy pakoras and the family around me, I enjoyed these moments the most. The lunch and dinner spread was too good, felt like being served in a five star hotel. The chef took care of our tastes and prepared the food accordingly.
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Camping Trailer Perfect for Families
This camping trailer is perfect for young families of 4 members and ideal for honeymooners too. Right now at this location there is ample opportunity for landscape photography. We drove out in the morning; the stillness all around was soothing. There were some uncommon huge birds searching for food. The places that you can visit from here are: Kushalnagar Town, Hangi Dam, Valnoor Fishing Camp, Chiklihole Dam, Dubare Elephant Camp, Tibetan Monastery..
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This is super cool. I think this novel idea of camping in an RV is brilliant..giving a new flavour to holidaying. Frankly I had thought this post was about an international trip of yours. I am totally bowled over by the way now Indians are innovating and being more customer-centric in travel industry too 🙂
Wow! Absolutely wonderful camping idea and first time seeing something like this operated in India.
Sure a great challenge in designing the trailer that expands to comfort stay.
Great. Seems to be a novel experience!
Many thanks for the lovely comments friends.
The butler is from a nearby resort, He stayed there. The vegetarian rule is theirs and we are very okay with it. Thank you for the comment Rhonda Albom.
I think you have just changed my views on camping. Your photos look really spacious, and a butler / cook to boot. Where did he stay? Was the vegetarian rule yours or theirs?
What a lovely way to go 'camping'. Wish we had soothing like that here, I would certainly enjoy the butler/chef. Looking after a family, a great deal of one's mind is taken up with catering. So often, when in a wonderful spot far from civilisation, we would like to spend a couple of extra days and ge have to agonise whether we can stretch the food to last. All those worries taken away . . . brilliant!
Looks amazing !! Have to try it out ! Great to read about your experiences.
Wow! I only knew of these in US. Glad to know it is here now. Someday I will try it here too.
Good to see it coming to India as well. Else we would have to be satisfied with SRK's caravan in movie Swades. 🙂
Nice and looks exciting new holiday option. i wish it moved also. But we never get everything we want.
Thank you very much for the comments friends.
@theuntourists you have to accept where it is. The camping trailer changes its location after few months.
Wow! A camper in Karnataka! Do you get to take it with you or do you have to accept it where it is?
Good to see the campers coming to India
Great concept! Thrilled to travel in it 🙂
Great experience ! Thanks for sharing !
Its a wonderful concept. Should get a lot more popular in India.
Hello Indrani, the RV looks very nice.. It is a fun way to travel. Great photos. Happy Friday, have a great weekend!
A great place for relaxing! 🙂
now that is cool 🙂
Omg! These are so impressive. I hope I get a chance to spend some days of my life in a vehicle like this one 🙂
This…looks…awesome! I would definitely love to spend a night in one !!! Thanks for informing that we have such facility in India too. 🙂
This must be an awesome experience. I have always fantasized of staying and moving around in an RV. It seems it is possible in India so I will not have to travel all the way west to experience it. 🙂 Nice pictures Indrani.
Cool!
Wish I could experience this:)
Wonderful concept of camping trailer- And such beautiful photographs Indrani! Thanks for sharing!
These are very impressive! I would enjoy staying at a camper van such as these 🙂 Great photos!
So cool. It was news to me that this is available here.
I bet it was awesome.
What a lovely experience this must have been. 🙂 Awesome pics, as usual 🙂
Wowww!! Must have been amazing!
Yes, a new concept in India. Really tempting….
Wish I had one 🙂
How exciting to live in a trailer ..
Great post with new information about the developments taking place next door. This is a new knowledge for me. Thanks.
This is nice. Need to try this some day.
OMG! It's so beautiful.. Thanking for sharing pics..
That is a beautiful camper trailer!
In North America there are many styles and sizes of camper trailers. I've only ever been in a very modest and small one. To rent one of these larger ones and drive the distances in NA would be so expensive but many people own their own too. One thing is you can really enjoy the scenery.
Superb, Nice post
This camper looks roomy inside. Very nice.
Looks so comfy and a great place for relaxing.
Wow! This reminds me of Shah Rukh Khan's van in the movie Swades:-)
This one is a stationed at this location for some months Bob.
Superb. A camper van is so uplifting, this is one them. What is pulling it?
Ilakshee glad you liked the post.
Mridula looking forward to your post. 🙂
Preethi you will enjoy, no doubts in that. 🙂
Aathira, your daughter will enjoy this. 🙂
Hi Parthasarathi, there is only one such camping trailer now. And yes in a very secure place, very different experience till date. – See more at: http://isharethese.blogspot.in/2015/05/a-night-in-camping-trailer.html#sthash.M4b4Xq1y.dpuf
The place seems near Medikere.Are there many such camp vans around and in secure place?Must bea different experience.Nice pictures.
Very nice… I never knew this was available in India!
Must make a plan.
Amazing. I am already visualising a cozy day there. 😀
It looks cozy and cute. I am heading that way soon!
OMG! And i thought i could only fantasize about it while adventuring with the Famous Five! Thanks for sharing this ?
Thank you Sylvia, may be some day I will experience it in US. 🙂
You must try and revisit Afshan, perfect for honeymooners you see 😉 🙂
I have been to cooorg, harangi dam, kushalnagar, and stayed in a resort but I wish I knew about something like this then. Longing to experience it now A tempting post Indrani Ghose
Pics are appealing too !
They are wonderful vehicles, Indrani, believe me!! My husband and I had one when our four children were young. We had incredible trips with them — trips we couldn't have had without our Winnebago!! What lovely memories your post has brought me!! Thank you!!