Camping & hiking

Camping and hiking gear in India: prices, rules and how to order

Updated 4 November 2026

In India, a basic hiking backpack of 10 to 20 litres costs about ₹499 to ₹599, a large 60 to 80 litre trekking pack about ₹652 to ₹962, and a tent about ₹1,430 to ₹2,599. Technical packs go up to ₹15,750. Describe your trip on BlaBlaPrice and get offers from sellers who can deliver to your city.

Permits and local camp rules

Trek permits in the Indian Himalayas differ by state. Guides in the search results list ILP, PAP/RAP and forest or national park permits, with rules that change by state, and foreigners and OCI card holders have their own requirements. Check the permit for your route before you buy gear. Campsites have their own rules too: a campsite in Coorg asks guests to follow its restrictions, and Kerala's camping guidelines ask for a registration with your name, address and contact details.

Fires, waste and plastic

Camping guidance found in search results asks campers to avoid open fires in national parks, to carry waste out and to avoid single-use plastics in states such as Sikkim. Buy a reusable water bottle and a waste bag with your gear, so the rules are easy to follow.

Season and weather

The climate is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Plan camping for the dry season if you want fewer rain days. For wet-season trips, ask for a rain cover, a waterproof bag and a tent with a rain fly. Lightweight, breathable gear suits the heat, but pack a warmer layer for hill nights.

How it is sold and what the warranty covers

Prices are per item, and a tent or a backpack comes as one unit, so compare litres, the number of people and the packed weight in kilograms before you compare prices. One large retailer's listing gives two years of warranty on most products, if the gear is used within its prescribed norms, so keep the receipt and ask the seller what the warranty covers. Ask for the delivery time to your city, since it varies.

What to write in your request

Give the item (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, stove or trekking poles), specifications such as litres or number of people, the temperature rating for a sleeping bag in degrees Celsius, the intended use (day hike, multi-day trek, camping or travel), new or used, the quantity, your budget in rupees and the city. For example: "Sleeping bag for mild cold, for a two-day trek, 1 piece, new, budget ₹1,000, deliver to Bengaluru." Sellers suggest better gear when they know where you trek.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The BlaBlaPrice assistant reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. Start from the request form, or read how it works.