Corbett Wildlife Photography Workshop - Tour with DCP Expeditions

Overview

This is a 2 nights 3 days of Wildlife Photography Expedition to Jim Corbett National Park, the oldest of all the National parks in the country. The expedition package includes 6 safaris (inclusive of one from gate to Dhikala and one back) with 4 photographers in a jeep. This expedition will be conducted in association with OM Systems India, where all the participants will have an opprtunity to get a hands on experience on the latest OM Systems cameras and lenses throughout the expedition. This is an all inclusive expedition package ex Delhi.

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DCP Safety

Entry fees

Images Review

Meals

Post Event

Rent Lens

Stay

About The Tour

Jim Corbett National Park, the oldest of all the National parks in the country, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. This beautiful and well maintained park is the only one in the country where you get an opportunity to stay deep inside the forest. The travel to the Dhikala rest house on Day 1 and the way out on the last Day are not just travel to and fro. They are a brilliant safari experience. It is an exposure to unique wildlife photography opportunities at one of the best national parks of the country to photograph birds, mammals and landscapes all in one place via direct handholding by our mentor.

Quick Information

Route:

Delhi - Ramnagar - Dhikala - Ramnagar- Delhi

Start Point:

Delhi

Duration:

2 nights 3 days

End Point:

Delhi

Inclusions

6 safaris with 4 photographers in a jeep (including the travel to and from Dhikala)
Shared accommodation - non A/C rooms in forest rest houses, Stay in Dhikala (2 nights and 3 days)
Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch and 3 Dinners). Includes morning tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner & taxes.
All safaris during our stay (4 participants per jeep)
DCP Panel Expert for hands on guidance
Gypsy Driver, Guide Fee
Permits & Entry fee

Experts

Sangram Govardhane

Panel Expert And Consultant - Strategy Team

Sangram is a skilled wildlife photographer and a hardcore nature enthusiast. He has travelled extensively across the Indian geography photographing and documenting the magnanimous beauty of the natural history of the country in his camera. His images have been appreciated and acknowledged in various photography competitions, newspapers and Exhibitions. He has a special interest Bird photography. Sangram has done his Bachelors of Architecture from University of Pune. Apart from being a skilled photographer, he is also a talented Artist and has a great hand in painting, sketching and sculpting. He is a skilled trainer, one of the DCP Explorers and is currently associated with us as a Panel Expert and Consultant, Strategy Team.

Reach Delhi by afternoon a day prior before 11 am. We will travel together roadways to Ramnagar. Arrive at Ramnagar by late evening. Our representative will escort you to Serenity Corbett Resort.

Delhi is welll connected by railways with all cities. This trip is ex Delhi. Our departure is from Delhi International Airport. From Delhi to Corbett is around 6 hours of pleasant drive,

Delhi is welll connected by roads with all cities. This trip is ex Delhi. Our departure is from Delhi International Airport. From Delhi to Corbett is around 6 hours of pleasant drive,

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Reach Delhi by afternoon a day prior before 11 am. We will travel together roadways to Ramnagar. Arrive at Ramnagar by late evening. Our representative will escort you to Serenity Corbett Resort.

Things to carry

Telephoto lenses – preferably above 300 mm
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
Carry a bean bag to stabilize your gears while shooting from safari vehicle
Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
Sun screens are very important
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
Carry a pair of good binoculars

We now have an equipment rental service wing. Send a mail to rentals@dcpexpeditions.com for any requirement.

Itinerary

Day 1

Reach Delhi by afternoon a day prior before 11 am. We will travel together roadways to Ramnagar. Arrive at Ramnagar by late evening. Our representative will escort you to Serenity Corbett Resort. Have dinner and take rest. Join the team next day morning for breakfast. We will leave for Dhikala as early as possible. As we enter Dhangarhi gate in an open 4 wheel drive Maruti Gypsy, the adventure and wildlife safari to Corbett begins. The drive to Dhikala is 32 kms from the gate. We take a very slow and leisurely drive. We will be stopping at places on the way to photograph birds and landscapes. The Himalayan foothills are one of the natural wonders of the earth, with lush Sub Tropical forests and the bountiful Flora & Avi Fauna that is a tribute to the nature lover and the photographer of the wild. The Dhikala Forest rest house has a fantastic setting overlooking the Ramganga reservoir and the opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat is immense. As you reach the rest house, take some rest and join the group for lunch. An evening Jeep safari to the grasslands called "Chaurs", for a chance sighting of the elusive Tiger- now the cynosure of every tourists questing eye. Dhikala rest house is encircled by a solar fence for your safety - it is an unforgettable experience to sit out on your verandah and enjoy the wild sounds of the night.

Overnight stay at Dhikala Forest Lodge.

Day 2

An early morning Jeep safari into the wilderness of Corbett and beyond, is the most promising way of tracking Tigers in Corbett besides other mammal species. For bird watchers Corbett is a paradise. An evening Jeep safari along the rippling Ramganga river, crossing the river at the Gathiarao fair-weather bridge to the Kanda range where Jim Corbett shot the famous Kanda man eater. The opportunity to observe & photograph wildlife in its prime habitat, is an experience one succumbs to without much hesitation. Later in the evening watch a film on the conservation efforts in Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Overnight stay at Dhikala Forest Lodge.

Day 3

We will have breakfast and checkout early. Enjoy the jeep Safari in Corbett National Park, with its varied topography, diverse flora & fauna, the beauty of the meandering Ramganga river, the natural splendor of its landscapes, the Park is a precious heritage. We explore the Bijrani and Jhirna areas. With the possibility of seeing 05 species of Kingfishers, Pallas & Himalayan Grey headed Fishing Eagles, Osprey, Crested Serpent Eagle and of course the Mammalia, the Safari is truly magical. The unending stretch of the virgin Sal forests, the vast texture of massive trees, plumage's of peacocks dragging the forest floor, the images of Deer jumping across the forest track, all make a tour to Corbett Tiger Reserve a veritable paradise for the avid wildlife photographer.

Reach Ramnagar by late afternoon. From Ramnagar, we will catch the cabs waiting for us for our drive back to Delhi.

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

How to approach Wildlife in the field
Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
How to get sharp images of moving subjects
Framing and composition in the field
Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Package Cost

Rs 45,000 per head inclsive of all taxes

Cost includes

Pick and drop from Delhi to Ramnagar and back
Overnight stay at Ramnagar, dinner, breakfast and travel to Dhikala
Shared accommodation - non A/C rooms in forest rest houses, Stay in Dhikala (2 nights and 3 days)
Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch and 3 Dinners). Includes morning tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner & taxes.
DCP Panel Expert all throuout for hands on guidance on field
All safaris during our stay (4 participants per jeep)
Gypsy Driver, Guide Fee
Permits & Entry fee
All taxes and service charges

Cost does not include:

Anything that is not included in the Inclusions list (see above)
Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary

Please take a note that sighting of a wild animal and / or a good photography opportunity to capture it in an ideal frame is a matter of luck. Though the possibility of sighting is high but it can never be guaranteed in the wild.

Map

Corbett National Park

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

Can I get a single room accommodation?

No. Limited seats and limited booking availibility.

Corbett - Wildlife Photography Expedition, Feb 2025

₹ 45,000₹ 49,000

₹45,000₹ 49,000