Tour Dates
27th Oct- 3rd Nov 2024
Duration
7 Nights / 8 Days
Group Size
Min 3 pax | Max 7 pax
Tour Price
Rs. 56,500/-
Ladakh where the sun, moon and stars shines the brightest. Ladakh in autumn season offers riot of colors which making it an ideal destination for landscape photographers. The purpose of this tour is to explore the local architectural heritage, colorful scenic landscapes and local culture.
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Autumn colored scenic landscapes
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Long exposure abstract photography
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A high quality printed guide book
If you are fascinated by unique autumn landscape, this tour is designed for you. This is a mid level photo tour, which covers Advance Landscape photography with advance editing techniques.
Even if you are a beginner you can join this tour as we have ‘Personal Pre Tour Support’ which clears all level of difficulties before we begin the tour. Individuals who are not photographers but avid nature-lover can also join our photography Tour to experience nature at its purest form.
Ashish Kamble is a professional photographer and educator working in photography industry since 2009 (14 years). He has trained more than 900 students (B.M.M & B.A.F.T.N.M.P) in his teaching career as a visiting faculty in colleges affiliated under Mumbai University and in his own Institution ‘LotusBeam School of Photography’. His teaching experience helps every tour participant to clear their doubts from basic to advance level. To add further support we have specially designed a Personal Pre Tour Support policy at no additional cost.
Our maximum group size is 7 participants for this tour, which allows us to give personal individual attention throughout the tour. Our mentor Ashish Kamble has explored Ladakh at ground level and is familiar with the locals and locations which will help us to get the perfect shot. We try our level best to create artistic images by adding off-camera flash or light painting technique, which helps our participants to create distinct looking images. We also cover advance post processing session which is an essential part of astrophotography as it helps the participants to bring their visuals into reality. We make sure that you go back with a satisfying powerful portfolio.
Pre-Tour
If you are a complete beginner in photography and you want to clear your technical doubts, a personal 1-1 meeting will be arranged via phone call if requested by you. If you still don’t feel confident, then an online video call will be arranged to clear all your doubts and we will make sure you are technically prepared for the tour.
Post-Tour
After the tour finishes if you have any further doubts related to post processing we provide 3 hours 1-1 personal online support to clear all your doubts on prior appointment basis to every individual participant. Once a part of Indian Photo Expeditions, you get a life time support to clear your general doubts related to photography on prior appointment basis.
Ashish Kamble
Tour Mentor
An award-winning photographer and photography educator based in Mumbai, India. He specialises in Astrophotography and off-camera flash portraits. Read more about Ashish on his website.
Day 1:
ARRIVAL IN LEH (11,550 FEET)
Transfer to hotel and rest for complete Day.
Day 2:
Today we will explore local attractions like Stakna and Thiksey monastery. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 3:
Today we will travel to Nubra Valley. Overnight stay in Sumur or near by Village.
Day 4:
Today we will explore local attractions. Overnight stay in Sumur or near by Village.
Day 5:
Today we will travel to Turtuk Village. Over night stay in Turtuk or Nubra Valley. Stay will be finalised as per hotel availability as in month of November very few properties are open.
Day 6:
Today we travel back to Leh.
Day 7:
Today we will explore nearby villages which have good autumn colors.
Day 8:
AIRPORT DROP
After breakfast we drop our participants at the airport. We end our tour here and head back to our home with beautiful memories and powerful photos. First airport drop will be at 5am and next airport drop will be at 7am.
Min 3 pax and Max 7 pax
Rs. 56,500/-
* Single occupancy can be arranged on request.
- All meals, starting from Day 1 lunch to Day 8 Breakfast
- All local transportation required during the tour
- Entry tickets & Inline permit fees
- Photography mentorship fees
- Mineral water bottle
- Additional beverages, snacks etc.
- Travel from your location to Leh and Leh to your location
- Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusion list
TOOLS/GEAR REQUIRED BY PARTICIPANTS:
- DSLR or Mirror less camera
- Wide angle fast lens
- Sturdy Tripod
- Head lamp/Torch
- Wired / Wireless Camera trigger (Optional)
THINGS TO CARRY:
Personal hygiene and care products, Medicine etc.
₹ 30,000/- needs to be paid to book your seat
₹ 26,500/- needs to be paid 30 days prior to the tour starting date
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- 75% refund of full fees if cancellation is made 45 days prior to the date of the tour.
- 50% refund of full fees if cancellation is made 30 days prior to the date of the tour.
- 25% refund of full fees if cancellation is made 20 days prior to the date of the tour.
- NO refund if cancellation is made 15 days prior to the date of the tour.
1) Is the price negotiable?
The tour pricing has been finalised after considering the logistics, thus the pricing is final and not negotiable.
2) Is this a luxury Tour?
As our tour will cover some of the most remotest areas of Ladakh, we cannot expect luxury. If you are looking for luxurious tour we won’t recommend this tour as it involves staying in homestay in some of the locations with basic amenities. Our homestays are equipped with western-style washrooms with decent amenities.
3) What type of food will be served?
We offer Veg and Non-Veg food on our tour, but at times due to non availability of non veg food in remote areas we might serve only veg food.
4) What will be our mode of transport?
If the group size is only 4 pax then we travel by Innova/Scorpio. If there are more than 4 pax then we travel in tempo traveler. A private 4 wheeler can be arranged at an additional cost.
5) What about accommodation?
We will be staying in decent hotels, homestay and resort, the stay options are basic but comfortable. Remember Ladakh lies in one of the most remotest areas of India, so we cannot expect the same accommodation which we are used to in the metropolitan city.
6) Does it involve hiking or trekking?
Our vehicle will drive you till the photography spot which doesn’t require any long trekking or hiking. But it might include small hikes to nearby areas to find better composition. We personally don’t recommend individuals to wander alone far from the our hotel. But just incase if you liked some near by location you can do small hike at your own risk, we won’t be involved in any type of additional support in whatsoever circumstances.
7) How are the road conditions?
We will travel on tarmac roads to medium water crossing to sand and gravel filled roads. It will be smooth and bumpy ride.
8) Can any one join your tour?
This tour covers many scenic spots, so if you are an avid nature-lover you will get to experience the nature at its purest form. But the complete tour is designed from photographers perspective, as the priority is photography.
9) Is two day acclimatisation required for Ladakh tour?
Yes it is mandatory for two day acclimatisation. As this tour involves travelling at high altitude AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is very dangerous and you might be hospitalised if you skip the acclimatisation. Please read about the importance of acclimatisation at high altitude.
10) Does it really get cold at night?
Even though it rarely snows or rains, the temperature in ladakh drops at night. Most of our stay will be close to snow capped mountains, thus we highly recommend you to carry 3 layers of warm clothes as it becomes very windy and cold at night. Hand gloves and ear muffs are highly recommended as we will be shooting till late night.
11) Does one needs to be fit to join your tour?
No you don’t have to be fit, as we don’t involve any long hike or trek in this Photo Tour. But yes if you do basic exercise or walking before the tour starts it will benefit you. Most important factor is avoiding alcohol and eating light when you are acclimatising. If you are asthmatic we highly recommend you to consult your doctor before joining our tour.
12) The Mentor can communicate in which languages?
Hindi, English and Marathi.
- Participant(s)/Guardians should understand the risks involved in any long journey activities before enrolling.
- In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; organisers, volunteers or experts or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly with Indian Photo Expeditions shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
- In case of any medical emergency while on tour, any expenses for the arrangements, medical treatment, will be solely borne by the participant.
- If a participant is found trying to make any changes in the existing itinerary or found misbehaving with any one will be asked to leave at his own expense. No refund will be initiated.
- Incase of road block/traffic or bad weather conditions there will be change in the itinerary which be will made only by the organiser. In such circumstances no refund will be initiated.
- During the Workshop, the decision of authorised representative of Indian Photo Expeditions shall be final and binding on all participants.
- Be courteous to your mentor and other participants for hassle free tour experience. If you experience any discomfort please share with the mentor, we will try our level best to solve it if it is in our capacity.
- The participant should make the payment only once he has gone through all terms and conditions and is willing to abide by them.
SMOKING AND ALCOHOL
- As it gets very cold at night moderate consumption of alcohol during leisure time is allowed during the tour. We personally recommend to avoid consumption of alcohol as it is a high altitude tour which has its own challenges. Smoking in your leisure time is allowed, but strictly prohibited when on field with other participants or in common room.
- Possession of illegal drugs, weapons and other illegal substances is strictly prohibited during the tour. If found breaking this Rule, participant will be expelled from the Workshop/Tour and NO REFUND will be provided.