PHOTO TOUR
Avian Bliss – Pangolokha Wildlife Sanctuary , Sikkim , Eastern Himalayas A Guided Birding Photography Expedition led by acclaimed Mentor Dheeraj Paul & Curated by Indian Photo Tours
Pangolokha Wildlife Sanctuary , Sikkim
Led by: Dheeraj Paul
March 20, 2025 to March 24, 2025
Tour price
INR 59,000.00 plus 5% GST per participant on Double occupancy
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
Located in the East Sikkim district, the Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is designated a protected biosphere with stunning mountain views, the sanctuary is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna – a hushed abode is enclosed by the dwindling pines, deodars, rhododendrons and other conifers that can be found in this region that makes it one of most important Birding destinations of our country. Our other destination known not only for its naturescape - Latpanchar has also gained popularity among Photographers , due to its huge birding potential.
About
This landscape has one of the richest bird diversities. There are a number of rare birds found here like Blood Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, Great Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Fire-tailed Sunbird along with Kalij Pheasant, Common Green Magpie, Green-backed Tit, Black Bulbul, Striated Laughingthrush, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Rufous Sibia, Whiskered Yuhina, White-tailed Nuthatch, Grey-winged Blackbird, Golden Bush Robin, Grey Bushchat, Dark-sided Flycatcher, Little Pied Flycatcher, Large Niltava, Green-tailed Sunbird, Dark-breasted Rosefinch & many more !! Mamamals such as Musk Deer , Assam Macaque, Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel, Himalayan Striped Squirrel, Yellow-throated Marten, Masked Palm Civet are also found here.
About Birder’s Paradise
This Mega Birding Photo-Expedition offers extreme photography learning opportunities with Extensive on- and off-field bird photography assistance & guidance - all accompanied by acclaimed Photography mentor Dheeraj Paul & Indian Photo Tours professional Team / Birding Expert and offers opportunities for Stunning photographs of many of the exotic resident & migratory bird species of this region along with focus on many other Genres such amazing landscapes and slice of village life .
Highlights
- Category: Guided Photo-Expedition/Professional Birding sessions/ Street Photography.
- Stay: 6 Days / 5 Nights Inclusive of all meals & Hot beverages
- Inland Travel: Bagdogra – Sikkim – Latpanchar - Bagdogra
- Complete travel by private MUV vehicles.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis and All meals.
- Single occupancy option available on request.
- Shoot sessions, Detailed Critique and continuous image review session & guidance in an interactive/ exciting forest environment.
- Tour Dates: 20th to 24th of March 2025 Pre-Registration is mandatory and all participants are to report at Bagdogra Airport maximum by 8.00AM on 20th of March 2025. The tour ends on 24th of March 2025 by 16.00Hrs. at Bagdogra Airport.
Costs of Guided Photo-Expedition:
- INR 59,000.00 plus 5% GST per pax double occupancy.
- Special Offer - Sony Users and First Time Photo Tour participants pay INR 29,500 + 5% GST per pax on double occupancy. Costs for Repeat Photo-tour participants will be INR 44,250 + 5% GST per pax on double occupancy. T&C Apply.
- Above Prices are Ex-Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri. Any additional transfers /hotel expenses not included above are payable extra on actuals.
Bagdogra Airport, West Bengal is 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 / hotel stays as required.
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.
Get in touch with us for any additional transfers / hotel stays as required.
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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.