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For the wildlife photography enthusiast, Bandipur needs no introduction. Well known for its charismatic megafauna, including Tigers, Leopards, Elephants and Gaurs, these dense forests hold a veritable diversity of animal and plant life. This park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve – one of the largest contiguous forest habitats in the country.
Join us on Jungle Tales – Wildlife Photography Tour of Bandipur – for a weekend of exploration, experience, sharing and learning. Photograph the rich diversity of wildlife. Observe natural history and learn how to record and interpret it. And make new friends who share your passion.
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Tour Highlights
Bandipur, one of India’s first Tiger Reserves, is a place that needs no introduction. Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, this beautiful forest is a treasure-house for wildlife photographers and wildlife lovers. The majestic tiger – the National Animal of India – of course holds its forte here. In addition, the forest is well-known for its elephants, stealthy leopards, mighty gaurs, mega-herds of Spotted Deer and its stunning diversity of birdlife. This photography tour aims to rediscover the joys of exploring the forest and learn how to photograph wildlife under the guidance of the Darter Photography Mentor.
At Darter Photography, we believe in a balanced approach between wildlife photography and natural history. Our tours are crafted with a wide range of learning and experience activities that will give you a 360-degree view of wildlife photography. Your mentor will guide you on various aspects of wildlife photography, including the camera settings, composition ideas and story-telling with your photographs. He will assist you in the field to ensure that you capture interesting moments on the safaris. And he will review your photographs periodically to work on your strengths and correct any mistakes.
On this tour, we’ll do 4 safaris into Bandipur Tiger Reserve. While we’ll make every effort to photograph the elusive big cats, we’ll ensure that we make the best of every photography opportunity that presents itself. That will help you work on your wildlife photography skills and build a lovely portfolio of photographs from your weekend in the wild.
Tour Highlights
Is this Tour for you?
This tour is designed for photographers of all levels of expertise – amateur and expert – who would like to photograph the beautiful forests and the rich biodiversity of Bandipur National Park. In our classroom sessions and on-the-field guidance, we discuss wildlife photography and natural concepts and observations from the fundamental principles. As in all our tours, the group size would be limited so that the Darter Photography Expert can interact closely with every participant.
Wildlife enthusiasts who are not photographers, but are keen to see and experience the forests of Bandipur National Park, are also welcome to join this group. This trip will keep you enthralled from start to finish.
Our tour is designed in such a way that we
Tour Price
The price of the Jungle Tales Photography Tour of Bandipur is Rs.28,950 per person. The tour starts and ends at Bandipur Safari Lodge.
The price includes:
The price does not include:
Please note that the above is subject to favourable weather and other conditions. In case of any obstacles, 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 during the tour days.
Cancellation policy for the Jungle Tales tour of Bandipur is as follows:
– 20% of full tour fee is charged as cancellation fee for cancellation on or before February 22, 2020
– 50% of full tour fee is charged as cancellation fee for cancellation between February 24 and February 26, 2020
– 75% of full tour fee is is charged as cancellation fee for cancellation between February 27 and March 9, 2020
– No refunds for cancellation on or after March 10, 2020 or for no-show
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 (Friday).
Reach the Bandipur Lodge (run by Jungle Lodges and Resorts) by noon. We check into our cottages, relax for a bit and gather for lunch. After lunch, we have a welcome session where we go through a round of introductions (in case we haven’t done that already) followed by an orientation on the tour and wildlife at Bandipur by the Darter Photography Expert.
It is then time for the first safari of the tour. We get into the vehicle allotted to us and head out into the jungle for the evening safari. The cool breeze and the greenery of the forest keeps us company as we experience and photograph the myriad forms of life in the forest – the mighty elephants, the huge herds of Chital, the colourful birds…may be even a big cat.
After the safari, we gather for a session on Fundamental Techniques of Wildlife Photography. This will be followed by reviews of photographs that you’ve clicked on the evening drive. After dinner, we retire for the day.
Day 2 (Saturday).
At dawn, we wake up, have a cup of tea and head out for our second foray into the jungle. Every safari in the forest is a delightful experience. And, on a sunny day, the soft morning light might give us some wonderful photography opportunities. We return to the lodge for breakfast.
After lunch, the Darter Photography Expert will review the photographs taken during the morning safari. Then, we’ll have a session on different kinds of Light in Wildlife Photography. And, it’s time again for the third safari.
In the evening, we’ll have a discussion about the observations of the past two days in the forest. And, we’ll discuss the photography learning/experiences of all the participants.
Day 3
(Sunday). The last morning of the tour is here. We head out into the forest for our last safari to photograph the magnificence of the forest. After breakfast, it’s time to bid goodbye to the amazing forest, with many memories and (hopefully) full memory cards.
The accompanying Darter Photography Expert would help you with:
Please note that the itinerary above is subject to fair weather and other factors. Darter Photography reserves the right to make changes to the above itinerary at any point of time. Also, please note that photographing the wildlife mentioned above and pictured in the slideshow is indicative and dependent on various external factors, including weather and the wildlife being spotted during our safaris.
Photography Mentor – Avishek Roy
Avishek Roy is a successful wildlife photographer and entrepreneur in the field of photography, whose images have been recognized in various competitions and exhibitions. What began as a hobby a decade ago turned into an integral part of his lifestyle and profession.
He expresses stories of the beauty of the natural world through his photography, travelling across, challenging himself in new locations and documenting the wildlife that live there. All of his images are captured in the wild. His photography draws from knowledge gained through the various tours to wildlife forests in the country.
If he is not clicking images, you are most likely to see him talking about the art, mentoring groups and spreading the knowledge and love for photography. He loves the immense possibilities of the digital world, managing and staying connected with a highly active social media photography group, whose numbers run in thousands. Follow his work on Facebook and Instagram
His undying quest to experience and capture the wonders of this awesome planet we call home, is what keeps him striving for a life less normal.
Registration Details
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For alternate payment options or for further information, please fill in the form below. You can also email us at photography@darter.in or call Shreeram (+91 9740083260)
Cancellation policy for the Jungle Tales tour of Bandipur is as follows:
– 20% of full tour fee is charged as cancellation fee for cancellation on or before February 22, 2020
– 50% of full tour fee is charged as cancellation fee for cancellation between February 24 and February 26, 2020
– 75% of full tour fee is is charged as cancellation fee for cancellation between February 27 and March 9, 2020
– No refunds for cancellation on or after March 10, 2020 or for no-show