Bandhavgarh Photography Workshop - Tour with DCP Expeditions

Overview

2 nights 3 days Widllife Photography Masterclass Expedition to Bandhavgarh National Park. Offers 4 wildlife safaris with 4 photographers in a jeep.

DCP Experts

Entry fees

Images Review

Meals

Stay

About The Tour

Bandhavgarh National Park boasts of the highest density of tiger population in the world. Being one of the prime wildlife heritage locations of Madhya Pradesh, the park promises to bewitch you with awe-inspiring sightings of the King of the Jungle – The Tiger. Nestled in the lap of Vindyan and the Maikal ranges, the 448 sq. km forest area of the park offers you one of the most promising tiger safaris in the world. Not only tigers, there are leopards, bears, Cheetals (spotted-deer), sambar deer, barking deer, Neelgai (Blue-bull) and over 250 species of birds exist in the park. DCP is organizing a thrilling Tiger Photography camp at Bandhavgarh.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Jabalpur

Start Point:

Jabalpur

Duration:

2 nights 3 days

End Point:

Jabalpur

Inclusions

4 safaries in different regions.
All entry fee, jeep charges, guide charges. camera charges
Food and Accommodation at the resort for 2 nights and 3 days.
Pickup and drop from and to Jabalpur
Senior Panel Expert from DCP for all days

Experts

Soumabrata Moulick

Masterclass Mentor - Wildlife Photography

Soumabrata Moulick is a passionate wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast. Primarily interested in behavioral and conservation photography, he believes that knowledge should be shared with no holds barred and has a flair for teaching. An engineer by profession, he left his high paying full time job to devote all his time and devotion to the observation, study and documentation of nature and wildlife. His work has been published and acknowledged in various national and some of the most renowned international platforms. He is today a successful conservation photographer and contributes enormously towards the conservation of fast vanishing natural wonders. Som (as we call him lovingly) is a full time Masterclass Mentor with team DCP, taking Wildlife Photography to its next orbit.

We will have a pick and drop facility from and to Jabalpur. It is a 5 hours road drive to Bandhavgarh. Please ensure to reach Jabalpur a day prior, so that we can start early in the morning in order to reach on time and be able to do the Day 1 afternoon safari

Nearest railway station is Katni / Umaria.

Not recommended.

Getting Ready

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
Carry good sun glasses to protect your eyes from heat
Sun screens (above SPF 30) 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

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

Itinerary

Day 1

We will have a pick and drop facility from and to Jabalpur. It is a 5 hours road drive to Bandhavgarh. Please ensure to reach Jabalpur a day prior and stay overnight (not included in the package) so that we can start early in the morning in order to reach on time and be able to do the Day 1 afternoon safari.

Reach the resort by lunch time. Checkin and freshen up and join for lunch. Post lunch we will be going for our first safari. We come back to the resort by 6:45 pm. Spend the evening with the group, discussing the experience over a cup of tea/coffee, followed by dinner.

Day 2

Wake up call at 4:30 am. Have your tea / coffee at the resort quickly move to have the Morning Game Safari which starts at 5:15 am. There is a strong possibility of Tiger viewing during this season because they come out in search of water holes. By 10:00 am, come back to the resort, have solid breakfast & relax till the lunch. We move for the Evening Safari into the park by 2:30 pm. We come back to the resort for tea and refreshments by 6:30 pm. Have dinner at 9:00 pm and relax for the night as we need to wake up early in the morning!

Day 3

Early morning safari. By 11:00 am, come back to the resort. Check out and depart for Airport/Railway Station. You are advised to book your return journey for late evening so that you have enough time in hand.

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

Image processing workshop

To maximize and complete your photographic learning, join our evening session of informal discussions on digital image processing. Our Expert will work on few of his own images or a few of yours (which you have clicked during the day) and demonstrate various techniques of image processing to give a final shape to your artwork. The following will be discussed

RAW files processing
Histogram and exposure control
Colour correction methods
Cropping and image resizing
Sharpening, cloning, dodging and burning
Noise reduction
Composition

Package Cost

Rs 39,900 per head
(for an exclusive group of 4) with twin sharing accommodation

Cost includes

4 safaries in different regions.
All entry fee, jeep charges and guide charges, camera charges.
Food and Accommodation at the resort for 2 nights and 3 days.
Pick and drop service from and to Jabalpur
DCP Senior Panel Expert for all days
All taxes

Cost does not include

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
Travel cost of Mumbai – Jabalpur - Mumbai
Visit to Vishnu statue

Please take a note that sighting of a Tiger 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

Bandhavgarh National Park

Policies

Cancellation policy

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

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accommodation?

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

Can a non-photographer join the tour?

Yes you are welcome. However, the package cost remains the same.

Bandhavgarh - Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition (4 Safaris), Oct 2024

₹ 39,900₹ 45,000

₹39,900₹ 45,000