PHOTO TOUR
The Mystic Rainforest of Amboli - Macro and Close up Photography Masterclass at Amboli, Western Ghats by Dheeraj Paul and curated by Indian photo tours
Amboli
Led by: Dheeraj Paul
Aug. 28, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2024
Tour price
₹43,000.00 per participant on Double occupancy basis
Special Offer for Sony Alpha users
First Time attendees get *50% off of the above cost. Repeat Photo-Tour participants get *25%
About the tour
Rainforest Magic at Amboli is a great opportunity to explore the amazing Western Ghats and it’s a hot-spot for brimming wildlife such as reptiles, amphibians and many other macro subjects.
Experience the best herpetofauna diversity through thick forest, waterfalls, and beautiful natural landscapes. Walk the forest when darkness descends and nocturnal life comes alive and to capture the richness of the forests up-close .. The star attraction here are Reptiles like Malabar Pit Viper, Green Vine Snake, Olive Forest snake, Banded Racer, Beddome's Keelback, Shieldtail Snake, Deccan Banded Gecko, Bombay Leaf-toed Gecko etc. and Amphibians like Malabar Gliding Frog, Amboli Bush frog, Beddome's burrowing frog, Criket frog, Fungoid frog, Tiger Toad and the Caecilians etc.
The participants will be photographing not just the myriad forms of life here but also the wonderful scenes of the rainforest – from amazing sunsets to numerous waterfalls and streams. Planned is also a day shoot session of the incredible Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in its natural environment.
Photo-Expedition Highlights - Guided Macro shoot sessions, extensive critiques, live demonstrations as you capture the macro world of the beautiful flora & fauna, accompanied by a Naturalist and photography mentors as stress will be on techniques to improve the quality of your outdoor macro & close up wildlife, naturescape photography by making images that are unique and well composed that create a strong impact on the viewers in an exciting rainforest environment.
Lead by an award-winning professional Travel & Wildlife photography Mentor DHEERAJ PAUL and highly professional team of Indian Photo Tours, who will guide, inspire and mentor you right through the tour & help create stunningly detailed pictures of the intricate designs and patterns that are seldom obvious to the naked eye !!
Highlights
- Category: Master Class / Macro & Close Up photography/ Landscape Photography
- Rainforest walks at day and night to experience and capture the richness of the forests up-close that offers huge variety of macro & micro close up subjects.
- Guided Shoot session of the beautiful Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in its Natural Habitat.
- Stay: 4 Days /3 Nights – All inclusive stay at Luxury cottage at an Amboli resort with all meals
- Tour Dates: 28th to 31st of August 2024 (Both days inclusive) Tour Pre-Registration is mandatory and all participants are to be expected at Amboli by 1 PM on 28th of August 2024 The tour ends on 31st August post breakfast.
Costs of Guided Photo-Expedition:
- INR 43,000.00 plus GST per pax double occupancy.
- Special Offer - Sony Users and First Time Photo Tour participants pay INR 21,500 + GST per pax on double occupancy. Costs for Repeat Photo-tour participants will be INR 32,250 + GST per pax on double occupancy. T&C Apply.
- Costs is inclusive of stay & all meals / Hot Beverages / Inland Travel by Innovas / Innerline Permits, Environment Fees / Red Cross Fees/ Wildlife Fees are included. However GST, Tips, additional meals, Monument entry fees & Camera fees are payable extra. Any expenses occurred due to medical reasons are on participant’s account.
Nearest Airport is Goa Dabolim Airport (2.30hrs to Amboli) or Manohar International Airport , Mopa, Goa (1.35mins to Amboli), the starting and end station of our Tour has connectivity by air, road and rail with major cities of India. Get in touch with us for any additional transfers as required.
Group transfers from Goa airport/other central locations can be provided on extra costs
If you want to be on this Master Class and need any assistance/information, call Indian Photo Tours at 9910903636 /9811044788 or write to them at events@indianphototours.com.
Weather & Health Advisory/ Tour Disclaimer
You may experience a scorching sun and chilling wind on the same day. Carry appropriate clothing and keep a reserve of woolens. Acclimatization to the high altitude may take time, around 12-24 hours for everyone. To counter it is advised to drink as well as carry plenty of water. Carrying little snacks such as energy bars, dry fruits , chocolates etc will help, while it is highly recommended to avoid Alcohol & Tobacco .
Please note the above prices are valid currently & any undue changes in Govt Taxes & Levis/Taxes/Fuel Charges will be applicable in accordance. The itinerary mentioned in this page is subject to favorable weather and road conditions. In case of bad weather and inaccessibility to a destination, we will do our best to make alternate plans. The cost of the tour or any part of it will not be refunded in the event of unfavourable conditions anytime during the tour days.
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About Dheeraj Paul (tour leader)
Dheeraj Paul was born in 1974 in Delhi into one of the most well known and respected photography family in India. He has a vast multitude of experience in editorial and advertising photography spanning close to three decades. He is a prominent and acknowledged voice in the contemporary photography community in India with his mentorship influencing new and upcoming photographers. He is also the brand ambassador for Sony Alpha photography and the Founding Director at Indian Photo Tours where he leads guided photo expeditions and masterclass for photo enthusiasts. With a goal to capture moments in daily life, he specialises in people, travel, fine-art, food and architecture photography. Due to his early induction into photography with indoor photography, he is also an expert in indoor lighting setups. He also teaches advanced photography at the AJK Mass Communication and Research Centre at the Jamia Milia Islamia University of Delhi. His diverse experience has made him a widely renowned photographer mentor today. He has been a part of the jury for the International Sony Photography Awards 2014 and 2015. He has also been invited thrice in a row for the International Jury by the Humanity Photo Awards 2009, 2011 and 2013 in China co-organised by UNESCO. His work has been critically and widely acclaimed. He has a wide range of published books including “Around India’s First Table - Dining and entertainment at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, “The Golden Temple- A Gift to Humanity”, “The Art of Indian Cuisine” and many more to his name.