are you one of those people who love a camping experience but also want it to be a tad luxurious then glamping might just be what you seek and you are not the only seeker because a luxurious abode in the lap of nature is what indian travellers are largely opting for with travel restrictions easing and more people getting vaccinated in case the term wasnt subtle enough glamping is a glamourous way of camping that has become the lit option for many youngsters and their families in and around punethe global glamping market size was valued at 188 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate cagr of 141 per cent from 2021 to 2028 research by grand view researchcamping activities with comfortglamping essentially eliminates discomforts of camping and makes for a private comfortable experienceread alsopune sees a 60 per cent rise in bookings for outdoor camping during the festive seasonas the number of fully vaccinated persons rise in the state the desire to travel again has gone up too puenites are making the most of the pleasant weather and festive season offs by taking minivacations in nearby camping destinationsglamping is not only about spending time in nature but also about enjoying facilities like a privatebonfire private glamping table private chulha private premise and services that offer unique experiences in nature with an associated luxury that eliminates the inconveniences of traditional camping it is like staying in nature with resortlike amenities at your disposal says akshay kusmade owner of triangle glamping in alandisafety makes people opt for glampingaccording to gaurav purohit director of foliage outdoors which runs a camping site in kamshet people are not fully prepared to vacation in big resorts and hotels that are exposed to a lot of people families want to go out together but hotels dont feel like a great option because of the number of people that go there so glamping is becoming their goto option says gauravpuneites are preferring to celebrate their special occasions with glamping pic credit camp max lake kalotea perfect option for special occasionswith people missing out on celebrating birthdays and anniversaries due to the covid19 pandemic many are also turning to glamping for the same jerry jaim head of sales from camp max along kalote lake says the setting is just right for celebrating special occasions a luxurious tent along the lakeside underneath a starry sky or a moonlit night lately we are seeing a lot of proposals happening at our site too and every weekend there are one or two birthday parties another feature that is setting this glamping experience apart is the musical nights that take place almost every day while jerry says they have previously hosted performances by kailash kher ankit tiwari and shekhar ravjiani the site is now looking forward to hosting lucky ali nooran sisters and kabir caf our global data shows that the use of endorsements such as clean air nature and relaxation has increased