Family Camping Near Hyderabad: Packages, Safety & What to Pack

Family camping near Hyderabad works best when the drive is short, the property is private, and there is enough to do that nobody spends the evening on a phone. Ananthagiri Hills checks those boxes: it is 75–80 km from the city, about a two-hour drive, and the campsite is gated, staffed, and built around tents, a pool, games, and a campfire.

This guide covers which package suits a family with kids, what is included, how the pool and meal timings work, what to pack, and the questions parents ask before booking.

For live dates, current prices, and the full Ananthagiri Hills camping package list, start on the homepage.

Why Ananthagiri Hills works for families

• Short drive. 75–80 km from Hyderabad, roughly two hours via Chevella–Vikarabad. You can leave after lunch and still check in by 4:00 PM.
• Gated and staffed. The property has controlled entry, on-site staff, and designated parking, so kids are not wandering into open land.
• One base for the whole evening. Pool, games, dinner, music, and campfire all happen inside the same property — no driving between activities.
• Real beds and real bathrooms. This is tent camping with washrooms and running water, not a wilderness survival trip.

Which package suits your family

Ananthagiri Hills Camping — the best all-round family package

At ₹1,399 per person, the flagship package is the simplest choice for a family of two to six. It includes the tent, pool access, evening tea and snacks, indoor and outdoor games, dinner, breakfast, and Saturday music. Minimum booking is just two guests, so a couple with one child or a family of four can book without joining a larger group.

• Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:30 AM
• Pool access 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• Dinner buffet 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
• Breakfast at 8:30 AM
• Campsite gates close at 10:00 PM

See the family-friendly flagship package.

Farm House Stay — the private option for extended families

If your family group is six or more and you want the pool and games area to yourselves, the ₹1,000 per person Farm House Stay is the better fit. Your group books the entire property, and the package includes a private pool, indoor and outdoor games, a music speaker, a projector, a campfire, and a guided morning village trek on request.

The trade-off is food: it is not included, so you bring your own cake, order catering, or plan a meal in Vikarabad. For a family reunion or a child’s birthday, that flexibility is usually worth more than a served buffet. See the Farm House Stay package.

Night Camping — better for older kids and bigger groups

Night Camping is the ₹1,500 per person Saturday package with DJ music from 10:30 PM and a common campfire at 11:50 PM. It is built for groups of 10 or more, so it suits a joint family or a friends-and-family group rather than a single household with toddlers. If your children are old enough to stay up for the music, it is the liveliest option.

What kids can do at the campsite

• Swim in the pool during the 5:00–8:30 PM slot
• Play indoor and outdoor games — cricket, badminton, volleyball, carrom, and board games
• Roast marshmallows and sit around the evening campfire
• Run around open, fenced space instead of a hotel corridor
• Join the guided morning village trek at the farm house, on request
• Visit the Ananthagiri viewpoint and Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple on the drive back

The places to visit in Ananthagiri Hills guide lists the viewpoint, temple, reservoir, and trekking trails with timings.

Food, picky eaters, and birthday cakes

The campsite packages include dinner and breakfast. The dinner buffet typically has bagara rice, steamed rice, chicken curry, a vegetable curry, dal, and sambar; breakfast is South Indian — puri, upma, idli or bonda, tea, and coffee. Vegetarian options are part of the buffet, and it helps to tell the team about allergies or very young children when you book.

At the farm house, food is not included. That is deliberate: birthday families usually bring a cake and order catering, and the projector makes a slideshow or a movie part of the evening. There are restaurants in Vikarabad if you prefer to eat out.

Safety and comfort for families

• The property is gated, staffed, and monitored, with strict entry rules.
• Original government ID is mandatory for every guest at check-in.
• Couple bookings require guests to be 18 or older.
• Children must be supervised in and around the pool.
• Gates close at 10:00 PM, so the campsite is quiet overnight.
• Free on-site parking is available inside the property.

Bring personal medicines, warm clothes for the night, sunscreen, and a spare set of clothes for the pool. The campsite has washrooms and running water; it is comfortable camping, not a five-star resort.

A sample family itinerary

Best time to visit with kids

October to February is the easiest season for families: cool nights, clear skies, and comfortable daytime drives. July to September is green and photogenic but expect rain and slippery trails. March to June is hotter during the day, though mornings and evenings are still pleasant compared with Hyderabad.

The month-by-month weather guide breaks down temperatures, rain, and trekking conditions.

What to pack for a family camping trip

• Swimwear and a towel for each child
• One warm layer per person — nights can be chilly even after a hot day
• Spare clothes, flip-flops, and comfortable shoes
• Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and personal medicines
• Original ID for every adult and child
• A torch or phone light for the walk back to the tent

The full checklist is in the things to carry for night camping guide.

How to book a family camping trip

• Choose the flagship package for a family of 2–5, or the farm house for 6+ guests who want privacy.
• Book on the product page and pay a 50% advance; the balance is paid at check-in.
• Send the number of adults and children, ages, and any food requirements on WhatsApp to 6301351462.
• Reach by 4:00 PM so the kids get the full pool slot.
• Carry original government ID for every guest.

For a family group of 10 or more, ask for a group quote instead of booking separately — it is easier to keep everyone in adjacent tents.

Frequently asked questions

Comparing packages? The Ananthagiri Hills camping price list puts all four rates and inclusions side by side. Also read the budget camping near Hyderabad guide for the all-inclusive package, live price and audience fit.

Written by Samson Vardhan

Founder of My Adventure Zone. I've been running camping trips in Ananthagiri Hills since 2022 — writing guides to help travellers plan safe, fun trips near Hyderabad.

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