I fully agree, it is virtually impossible in 99% of India to find a camping spot without gathering 200 people around your tent within 5 minutes.
One notable excception though is Ladakh, and there you can be truly alone in fantastic spots for camping. But then you can rent all the gear you need in Leh without hauling it around India.
Personally I dumped all my gear when I arrived in the area (last use: Islamabad camping), that is, some stuff I sent back home and some was too worn out and I gave it away to locals.
Travel light!
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