PHOTO TOUR
A Incredible Photography Road Trip to Insanely Beautiful Lahaul & Spiti - Led By Acclaimed Photo Mentor Dheeraj Paul & Curated by Indian Photo Tours
Lahaul & Spiti
Led by: Dheeraj Paul
Sept. 19, 2024 to Sept. 25, 2024
Tour price
₹76,500.00 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
This Photo-Journey offers a unique combination of travel on mountain roads, easy climbs & treks, shoot sessions at high altitude villages & monasteries deep in the mountain ranges, all while driving along rivers and mind blowing ever changing terrain
This Photo-Tour offers umpteen opportunities to click Rolling Meadows, blooming apple orchards, flower-dotted valleys, silent forests, the swift rivers and the haughty peaks. One can witness & capture the unique architecture, local lifestyle, people and their way of life while you master the photography nuances guided by a world renowned Photo Mentor.
We travel to Spiti which is located between Tibet and India, and retains a very strong Buddhist culture and is characterized by barren lands, unimaginable rock faces, all weather but hostile roads and pleasant temperatures. We also take you to Tabo which is renowned for its breathtaking murals and stucco images which are any Photographer’s Delight...Along with extraordinary landscapes, this photo-expedition covers all the ancient architectural marvels such as Dhankar, Tabo & of course the spectacular Key Monastery hanging on high mountain face as well as shoot at many high altitude sparsely habited villages such as Chicham, Khibber and Langza.
Highlight is our overnight stay at Chadratal glacier lake where there are high chances of spotting the blooming flora and fauna, the stunning topography and absolutely clear blue skies for Astrophotography Sessions.
The Guided Photo-Journey has been carefully planned & executed to perfection and offers secured comfortable drives in MUV with considerable know-how in travelling and photographing in the region and takes the photo-enthusiasts to a Photo-journey you will never ever forget!!
Highlights
- CATEGORY: Guided Photo-Tour/Ancient Architecture/Heritage/Culture/Slice of life/Amazing Landscape/Portraits/Astro
- ITINERARY: Chandigarh – Narkhanda - Kalpa - Nako - Tabo - Kaza - Chandratal - Kunzum Pass - Atal Tunnel - Manali.
- DURATION: 7 Days / 6 Nights with stay on Double Occupancy in comfortable stay options with all hot meals & Hot beverages included.
- DATES: 19th to 25th of September 2024. The Tour ends in Manali on day 7.
Costs of Guided Photo-Expedition:
- INR 76,500.00 plus GST per pax double occupancy basis(Ex-Chandigarh/ Ends in Manali).
- Special Offer - Sony Users and First Time Photo Tour participants pay INR 38,250 + GST per pax on double occupancy. Costs for Repeat Photo-tour participants will be INR 57,375 + GST per pax on double occupancy. T&C Apply.
INCLUSIONS:
- Travel by Innovas MUV from Chandigarh till Manali.
- Accommodation in Boutique Hotels/ Swiss tents at Chandratal as per itinerary on double occupancy basis.
- All meals (Breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner) & hot beverages included
- Inner Line permits where ever required.
- 2 * Mineral Water bottles per day
- Guided Photography mentoring throughout the Road Trip.
- Services of our Professional Guide/Drivers
- Continuous Critic analysis and image reviews on the move.
NOT INCLUDED:
- GST @ 5%
- Stay in Chandigarh & Manali. Get in touch for any help on accommodations.
- Travel charges to Chandigarh & back from Manali to your hometown (return journey)
- Any International Airfare / Airport Taxes / Visa charges
- Entry charges to monuments / hill development / Camera charges / wildlife fees if any.
- Tips / Guide & Camera fees if applicable
- Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages & Any Meals not included above.
- Any medical
- Travel /Medical insurance is advised.
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.
All participants much reach Chandigarh one day earlier for timely group departure on 19th of September 2024 (scheduled departure at 7.30AM) . The Tour ends at Manali , Himachal Pradesh, a town which is well connected by road to New Delhi / Chandigarh. Nearest airports are Bhuntur and Chandigarh.
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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.