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Location

Hospet

Duration

3D/2N

₹ 18,000₹ 27,500

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Overview

2 nights 3 days of masterclass travel photography tour to Hampi, an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka, a story telling, spectacular destination for any travel blogger or a travel photographer.

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Entry fees

Images Review

Meals

Rent Lens

Stay

About The Tour

Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka, it has been described by UNESCO as an "austere, grandiose site" of more than 1,600 surviving remains of the last great Hindu kingdom in South India that includes "forts, riverside features, royal and sacred complexes, temples, shrines, pillared halls, mandapas, memorial structures, water structures and others. Hampi’s landscape provides ample opportunities for photographers to capture ancient beauties. The structures, the architectures, monuments, vivid landscapes, rocky mountains under suitable lighting provide a complete unmatched photographic opportunities.The post processing sessions will enable photographers to learn how to process images taken from wide angle lens, right from Raw image process till posting in social media/print. 

Quick Information

Route:

Hospet - Hampi

Start Point:

Hospet

Duration:

2 nights 3 days

End Point:

Hampi

Inclusions

  • Hampi is a travel photographer and travel bloggers dream
  • Accommodation for 2 nights and 3 days.
  • Veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
  • All park charges, entry fee etc.
  • DCP photography expert for 3 days.

Experts

How To Reach

The nearest international airport is at Bengaluru, about 350 km away. Taxi services available to Hampi. Coordinate with us to reach destination.

The nearest railway station is at Hospet; located around 13 km from Hampi. Trains from major cities halt at the station. Coordinate with us to reach destination.

There are several bus services available to travel to Hampi. Hampi is well connected with major cities by road

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

  • Lenses – Wide angle 14-24, 16-35, fish eye (10-18, 11-16), 18-55, 18-135 and kit lenses..
  • Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
  • Carry battery charger. Carry an extra pack of camera batteries.
  • Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop.
  • Avoid Tripod (Not permitted in Hampi, the permission cost is very high, if you wish to get permission, we can help)
  • Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust.
  • Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from dust.
  • Warm clothes, gloves for the chilly early mornings. Carry small torch
  • Sun screens are very important.
  • It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
  • Please carry suitable mosquito repellents to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
  • We need to climb to Matanga Hills, which needs good physical fitness, takes around 40-50 mins to climb in normally

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

Itinerary

Reach Hampi your own, pickup can be arranged from Hospet to hotel. Check-in to Hotel, get refreshed. We will have lunch at 1 pm and have a small discussion about the places and itinerary. Take rest and  get ready for first session at 4 pm. We will visit Hemakuta Hill complex to capture play of light along with structure, we will also learn, how to practically use leading lines and other photographic compositions in image. We come back at the hotel by 8 pm, have dinner and spend the late evening by joining the group for image review and post processing session followed by the discussion on experience and consult mentors for any guidance in photography.

Wake up call would be at 4 am. we will start our morning tour (Second session) at 4:30 am and trek to Matang Hill to enjoy the Sunrise and take some breath-taking landscapes of Hampi City and massive boulders. We will head to Vijay Vitthal temple (stone chariot)  and have our breakfast outside the temple complex and head to nearby places. We will come back hotel, have lunch and review images. In evening, we will visit Tungabadra river ghat (Third session) and capture sunset, river along with coracle. We plan to reach back early and do a post processing session.

Wake up call would be at  4 am. we will start our morning tour at 4:30 am and head to Hemakuta Temple complex, to capture sunrise, this will be our last session (fourth), we will come back hotel have breakfast and checkout at 10:30am.

Field Learnings

On-field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skill-set. Our 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 shoot landscapes, heritage structure.
  2. Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
  3. Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
  4. Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
  5. Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
  6. How to get sharp images of moving subjects
  7. Framing and composition in the field

Package Cost

Rs 18,000 per head inclusive of all taxes
*To know charges for foreign nationals please write to info@dcpexpeditions.com

Cost includes

  1. Accommodation for 2 nights and 3 days.
  2. Veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
  3. All park charges, entry fee etc.
  4. DCP photography expert for 3 days.
  5. All taxes and service charges

Cost does not include:

  1. Travel from Mumbai to Hampi and back
  2. Camera-fee if any.
  3. Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
  4. Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
  5. Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary.

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Hampi

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Cancellation policy

  1. All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% refund
  2. All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% refund
  3. All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No refund possible

FAQ's

Yes. Please write to info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

Hampi - Guided Travel Photography Tour, Jan 2025

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