PHOTO TOUR
Tigers of Terai - A Mega Guided Photo-Expedition to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve , Dudhwa National Park & Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary , Central India Led by Acclaimed mentor Dheeraj Paul @ Indian Photo Tours
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve , Dudhwa National Park & Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary , Central India
Led by: Dheeraj Paul
March 2, 2025 to March 6, 2025
Tour price
INR 79,500.00 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
This Photo Tour takes you to three of the iconic protected forest and wildlife sanctuaries – Pilibhit Tiger Reserve , Dudhwa National Park & Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary, all in the heart of our country Uttar Pradesh’s terai region known for its dense riparian forests and moist deciduous plants & trees
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is a pristine wilderness that offers a captivating blend of biodiversity and natural beauty. The reserve is renowned for its rich and diverse flora and fauna, providing a safe haven for numerous endangered species. As its name suggests, the reserve is home to the majestic Bengal Tiger, India’s national animal, and plays a crucial role in their conservation. The open meadows dotted with tals and perennial streams, attract a variety of animals and birds.
Offering a thoughtfully curated selection of these three locations allows us to guarantee the excellence of every moment spent on these Guided Jungle Safaris. Each itinerary is meticulously crafted to encompass the very finest of each unique habitat, ensuring optimal opportunities for wildlife observation & photography learnings !!
The beautiful deciduous forest, scattered with lots of grasslands, meadows and waterbodies are home to many mammals and offer a great atmosphere to stabilize large numbers of tigers, leopards, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar and Grey Langurs.
During this expedition, bird-lovers will not suffer for company. With over two hundred species of birds including peafowl, Woodpeckers, Crested Hawk Eagle, wagtails, Incredibly colorful Indian Pittas, Orange-headed Thrushes and Asian paradise Flycatchers with their long beautiful tails and Indian Rollers flying around - one can spend hours trying to spot and hunt for images of as many of these brightly hued winged creatures as possible !! Many water birds such as Red-crested pochard, mallard, dabchick, grebe, common pochard, pintail, shoveller, river tern, the white-eyed pochard, spoonbill, egret, snakebird, heron, black-necked stork and many other avian species frequent the numerous waterbodies in these parks.
Lead by an award-winning professional Photographer & Sony Brand Ambassador DHEERAJ PAUL along with Indian Photo Tours Mentoring team, who all will guide, inspire and mentor you right throughout the tour, whatever your level of skill and experience.
Highlights
- Category: Guided Photo-Expedition/Wildlife & Extraordinary Birding
- Stay: 6 Days / 5 Nights Inclusive of all meals/ Hot Beverages as served at the Lodges
- Total of 8 X Jungle Game drives at different National parks / sanctuaries.
- Special session on exclusive Macro & Tele-photo range of professional lenses.
- Inland Travel : New Delhi-Pilibhit-Dudhwa-Kishanpur transfers is included
- Airport pick up and drop charges are payable extra if arrival is at New Delhi or Lucknow airport
- Continuous Critique sessions, guidance and discussions in an interactive exciting jungle environment.
- Tour Dates: 2nd to 6th of March 2025, Duration: 6 days/ 5 Nights / 8 X Jungle Game/safari drives.
Costs of Guided Photo-Expedition:
- INR 79,500.00 plus GST per pax double occupancy.
- Special Offer - Sony Users and First Time Photo Tour participants pay INR 39,750 + GST per pax on double occupancy. Costs for Repeat Photo-tour participants will be INR 59,625 + GST per pax on double occupancy. T&C Apply.
- Above Prices are ex-designated Pick up & drop point at New Delhi
We can facilitate paid transfers depending upon your flight/train timings. It is recommended that you arrive in Delhi a day earlier i.e on 1st of March 2025. On Day 6, please ensure that your flight out of Delhi or Lucknow is after 10 PM . Please discuss with our team your planned travel schedule at the time of registration itself.
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.
Due to limited availability of safari seats and all bookings for the above Photo-Expeditions will close on 05th of Jan 2025. Hurry Limited Seats available hence all registrations are strictly on first come first basis under the exclusive offer.
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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.