Come winters and Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur starts teaming with migratory birds and is one of the hot spots for bird photography in India. What Keoladeo is also known for in winters is a perfect practicing and learning ground for photography due to the plethora of photographic opportunities and abundance of subjects in the form of painted storks, black necked storks, Saras cranes, pelicans, spotted deer’s, blue bulls and numerous other species. The winter light and mist in the forest is a key factor that contributes to the photographer's delight in Keoladeo.
Join the annual Nature Wanderers Keoladeo Photo Tour for a hands-on training on wildlife photography with in-depth sessions on digital post processing.
Key Highlights:
- 2 nights 3 days in Keoladeo National Park
- Wildlife Photography Masterclass
- Digital Post Processing Sessions
DAY BY DAY
DAY 1
Arrival in Bharatpur
Check in at a lodge in the outskirts of Keoladeo. After a quick briefing session over the lunch table we head off for our first evening field session in the park. Evening masterclass on wildlife photography - understanding light, composition and photography in Bharatpur.
DAY 2
Field Sessions in Keoladeo and Photography Reviews
With packed breakfast and lunch, we head off for a morning session in Keoladeo to make best use of the morning light (or the mist / fog as per the prevalent weather situation). Throughout the day we would be planning the field sessions in consultation with the Nature Wanderers photo guide who full be keeping the light and subjects in mind in order to plan the photography schedule effectively.
Post the field trip an extensive session on digital post processing would be conducted at the lodge where your images would be reviewed as well.
DAY 3
Morning field activity & check out
Post the morning field activity and breakfast in the park you would be returning to the lodge. Check out by 11am post that you can plan your return travel with loads of photographic memories from Bharatpur.
What is the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures for Nature Wanderers photo safaris?
At Nature Wanderers, the safety and security of our guests are of utmost importance. In light of the present global pandemic, please note the following:
- Adhering to present government and forest department rules, it is mandatory for all guests to be wearing masks at all times, including during the safaris.
- Drivers and guides will be following all COVID-19 safety protocols.
- Safari vehicle will be sanitized before and after each game drive.
- Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be available in each vehicle. However guests are encouraged to carry their own as well.
- A COVID negative test will be mandatory for all guests.
- All guests will be sent a travel history form. We request you to share all previous details prior to a month of travel before the tour dates.
- Please install and regularly update the Aarogya Setu App to mark yourself safe.
- Only 4 photographers will be allowed in each vehicle.
- The tour is on double sharing basis and twin beds will be provided. In case anyone wants a single accommodation, kindly write to us at info@naturewanderers.com with your request and we will share the costs for the same.
- In case you share any of your equipment with your fellow participants, make sure to sanitize before and after using the same.
- Temperature checks will be conducted on all guests every day.
- If anyone develops any symptoms during the tour, that person would not be allowed to carry on for the remaining safaris and would be requested to isolate themselves immediately.
- In case any guest develops any symptoms prior to the tour dates (including slight fever, cold, cough, loss of taste or smell), we would request them to refrain from traveling and participating in the tour. Your seat would be considered canceled and there would be no refund for the same as per company and forest department policy.
- In case there are any last minute travel restrictions placed by government bodies that may effect road/ air/ train travel, Nature Wanderers would not be responsible and cancellations would be as per forest department guidelines.
What would be my key takeaways from the Keoladeo Photo Tour?
Keoladeo is a learning ground for photography. Our founder and Canon EOS Ambassador Shivang Mehta always say that "If we equate wildlife photography to a game of cricket then Bharatpur is the perfect playground to a lot of net practice to prepare yourself for the harsh realities of wildlife photography. The park has everything you can ask for light, mist, action and subjects. Your creative instincts develop a lot in Keoladeo, and your shutter will always be busy whatever be the weather conditions."
What will I be taught during this photo tour?
The masterclass will help you develop an understanding of usage of light, experiments with composition and strike a balance between science and creativity in wildlife photography. The post processing sessions will help you develop your processing skills as a photographer. Regular interactions with the NW photo guide are always helpful in your overall enhancement as a wildlife photographer.
What are the cancellations and refund policy of this tour?
Cancellation for an event will be considered via a written mail to info@naturewanderers.com. The date of the mail would be considered for calculation of the cancellation fee.
Payment Terms:
- 30% of the registration fee would be the booking amount. This booking amount is non-refundable
- Remaining 70% of the registration fee should be paid 120 days prior to the tour date.
Refund policy:
- 50% of the remaining fee refunded if cancellation is done 90 days prior to the event.
- 25% of the remaining fee will be refunded if cancellation is done between 60-89 days prior to the event.
- No refund if cancellation is done under 0-59 days.
Please note:
- All prices are excluding taxes. 5% GST would be applicable.
Price per person : INR 14,900 (5% GST to be Applicable)
Payment Terms:
- 30% of the registration fee would be the booking amount. This booking amount is non-refundable
- Remaining 70% of the registration fee should be paid 120 days prior to the tour date.
Inclusions:
- 2 nights 3 days on double sharing at a boutique homestay in the outskirts of Bharatpur
- 2 photographers per rickshaw
- 1 nature guide and 1 Nature Wanderers Photo Guide
- All meals as per the details mentioned in the itinerary
- Park entry charges
Exclusions:
- Travel charges to and from Bharatpur
- Any personal expenses at the lodge
- Tips & Gratuity
- Cycle hire charges in case you decide not to use the rickshaw provided by us
- Any expenses not listed in the inclusions
Refund policy:
- 50% of the remaining fee refunded if cancellation is done 90 days prior to the event.
- 25% of the remaining fee will be refunded if cancellation is done between 60-89 days prior to the event.
- No refund if cancellation is done under 0-59 days.
Please note:
- All prices are excluding taxes. 5% GST would be applicable.
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