About Hillside Camps
Hillside Camps, Nainital (Pangot) offers a unique jungle and forest camping experience, located beside peaceful villages and scenic farmlands. This Nainital campsite features comfortable Swiss tents with attached washrooms and Alpine tents with cot bedding, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Set in Pangot, the campsite is an eco-friendly nature camp with a charming bamboo restaurant.
Our camp is couple- and family-friendly and offers a wide range of adventure sports and outdoor activities. With a spacious campground, it is also an ideal destination for school and college groups, team-building activities, and musical evenings.
Surrounded by lush green hills on all sides, the campsite offers breathtaking views from every tent. Nestled in dense forests, it is a perfect getaway to spend your holidays in the lap of nature. The tranquil surroundings invite you to spend time outdoors, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the landscape along with the soothing sounds of birds.
The scenic drive to the camp passes through the outer belt of Nainital and popular bird-watching zones, making the journey as memorable as the stay itself.
Beautiful Pangot is located just 15 kilometers from Nainital, at an altitude of approximately 6,500 feet above sea level. The scenic drive to Pangot is a delight, with winding roads often wrapped in drifting clouds and quiet, untouched hills. In contrast to the bustling charm of Nainital, Pangot offers peace, solitude, and a closer connection to nature.
The resort is set slightly away from the village, allowing guests to explore the interiors of Pangot through sightseeing, trekking, and birdwatching. With a wide range of activities, this tranquil destination attracts travelers from across the world and offers everything needed for a truly refreshing holiday.
Waterfalls
The valley is home to three secluded natural waterfalls, where visitors can witness the raw beauty and magic of the mountains—an experience unlike typical forest camps or woodland stays.
Ecology & Climate
Pangot enjoys pleasant weather throughout the year. The average temperature remains around 13.5°C, making it comfortable for travel in all seasons. Summers are ideal for exploring wildlife and nature trails, while winters bring occasional snowfall between December and February, adding a magical touch to the landscape.
Wildlife
Surrounded by dense forests and located just a few kilometers from Jim Corbett National Park, Pangot is rich in flora and fauna. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot mammals such as sambar, goral, barking deer, leopards, civets, and more in their natural habitat.