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Location

Ziro

Duration

5D/4N

52,000 58,000

52,000₹ 58,000

Overview

4 nights 5 days of Macro Photography Expedition at Arunachal, covering some of the biodiversity hotspots of the North Eastern Rainforests for the amazing herpetofauna that is found around this place during monsoons. The expedition will cover Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Pange camp and Ziro Valley.

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About The Tour

One of the most amazing rainforests of the country is in its north eastern frontier and the state of Arunachal Pradesh alone contains 40% of the floral and faunal species in India. Most of the forest area here includes evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests, moist deciduous monsoon forests, riparian forests, swamps and grasslands. The Ziro valley is rich in biodiversity. Talley is a plateau with dense forest of silver fir trees, pine clad at an altitude of 2400 meters and is home to some of the most endangered species.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Ziro Valley

Start Point:

Ziro Valley

Duration:

4 nights 5 days

End Point:

Ziro Valley

Inclusions

  • Macro photography expedition in the north eastern rainforests
  • DCP Senior Panel Expert for on field handholding
  • Accommodation at for 4 nights and 5 days
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
  • Biodiversity expert for all days
  • All Taxes and service charges.
  • All entry tickets

Experts

How To Reach

You are requested to reach Itanagar airport by 2:00 pm. There will be pickup arranged from Itanagar airport and we will travel to Ziro valley, which is approximately 3 hours on road.

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Getting Ready

Things to carry:

  • DSLR / Mirrorless Camera with Macro lens
  • External flash and full charged batteries for the same
  • You should carry a diffuser for best results
  • Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
  • Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
  • Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
  • Torch - (If you have a head torch it would be useful)
  • Batteries (For your torch and other equipment’s)
  • Raingears to protect you and your gears (Ponchos are best)
  • Leech socks and ankle high trekking shoes (Gumboots are best)
  • Dull coloured clothes (Camouflaged, olive or khaki - avoid bright colors)
  • Extra pair of clothes (for overnight stay)
  • Medical kit, Toiletries, mosquito / insect repellents

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

You are requested to reach Itanagar airport by 2:00 pm. There will be pickup arranged from Itanagar airport and we will travel to Ziro valley together, which is approximately 3 hours on road. After reaching Ziro valley, checkin in our homestay and take some rest. Our senior expert will brief you on the plan for the next 4 days and the possible biodiversity around and the various photography opportunities that we would encounter during our stay. 

Dinner and overnight stay at Ziro Valley Homestay

Wake ⁠up early, freshen up and have your morning cup of tea. Pack your bags, we will travel to Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. We will travel by jeep till the beginning of the soil road and then we will start walking on the trail. This trail could be amazingly productive in terms of biodiversity. We will be able to cover the trail over 3 – 4 hours and reach the Pange Forest Rest house. We will be doing Herping and photography on the way and our panel expert and senior naturalist will be guiding you all along. We will have lunch at the forest rest house rustic kitchen and then take rest till evening. We will be going for the evening / night trail looking for frogs / snakes and other subjects by 6:00 pm and return by 9:00 pm.

⁠Dinner and overnight stay at the Pange forest rest house

Wake up early and have your hot cup of tea. We will go out for trail in the forest around the forest rest house. We will be doing herping and photography till 10:00 am and come back to the rest house for breakfast. Take rest and have lunch by 2:00 pm. Take rest till evening and go out for an evening / night trail by 6:00 and return by 9:00 pm. 

⁠Dinner and overnight stay at the forest rest house 

We will be going for a morning trail looking for frigs / snakes / other subjects and then come back to the camp by 9:00 am. We will Leave for Ziro valley after breakfast. A visit to Ziro valley without visiting the Apatani village is an incomplete expedition. We will be visiting the Apatani village after lunch where we will have abundant opportunity to take photographs of this amazing tribe, whose rich and ancient heritage is almost on the verge of extinction.

⁠Dinner and overnight stay at Ziro valley home stay

Have your early morning cup of tea and then leave for airport to catch your return flight back home. Our expedition ends here.


Field Learnings

On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following

  1. How to approach macro subjects in the field
  2. Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
  3. Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
  4. Use of external light source along with diffuser
  5. Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
  6. Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF tracking
  7. Framing and composition in the field
  8. Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Package Cost

Rs 52000 per head inclusive of all taxes 
*To know charges for foreign nationals please write to info@dcpexpeditions.com

Cost includes

  • Accommodation at for 4 nights and 5 days
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
  • DCP Senior Panel Expert for all days
  • Biodiversity expert for all days
  • All Taxes and service charges.
  • All entry tickets

Cost does not include:

  1. Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
  2. Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
  3. Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary.

Map

Talley Valley


Policies

Cancellation policy

  • All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% credit
  • All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
  • All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

No. There are very limited twin sharing accommodation available 

Yes certainly. However, the cost will remain the same



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