Nepal Photo Tours 24th Oct to 3rd November 2015
This unique photo tour takes in the best of the Katmandu valley and a short trek in the Annapurna region of West Nepal.
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Kathmandu Photo Festival and Photo Adventure Tour
Outline Itinerary
This unique adventure will take photographers to a remote and little visited area south of the greater Annapurna Range in Western Nepal. The scenery and people are wonderful with the backdrop of the snowy Himalayas, you will get an unusual experience with the emphasis of seeing real rural life in the incredibly beautiful terraced villages with some of the most hospitable people on this planet.
Highlights include:
- Overland transport Kathmandu to Pokhara the trekking centre to the west of Kathmandu
- Sarankhot, Phewa Lake and Peace Monument
- Jeep drive to the tiny village Pyuri Dovan and a visit to a Shaman who is happy to be photographed and videoed during his extraordinary ritual.
- Sunrise on a hill which gives incredible views of the Himalayas from the 8000 mere Dhalagiri, Annapurnas and Langtang Himal
- Jeep drive along a spectacular mountain road and trek to Ghandruk an beautiful and unspoiled village with stunning views of Annapurna’s and Fishtail The most Beautiful of all the Nepalese peaks
- We have 2 days walking in the valley photographing the landscape and people there.
- Jeep drive back to Pokhara
- Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu hotel in Bhaktapur
- 3 days In the Kathmandu Valley visiting the major sights in the area including Old City of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, Bodnath Stupa and Tibetan Monasteries
Day 1-2: 24 & 25 Oct
We start off with 2 nights and an orientation of Kathmandu City. It will give you chance to absorb the atmosphere in its fascinating city. Or just relax after a long flight
Day 3-4:25 & 26 Oct
Drive overland in minvan or jeep to Pokhara. The drive is spectacular with time allowed for photo stops on the way.
We have a day to enjoy the city and waterfront. We stay in a friendly family run guest house with lovely views over thr lake and mountains.
Day 5-6:27 & 28 Oct
Drive to the Town of Dhaulagauda where we have the option of walking up the valley to Puri Dovan or take the jeep which will carry our baggage etc. We continue to Kolmakhot by jeep with many scenic stops and short walks through the villages on the way.
Day 7: 29th Oct
Hill walk to a sunrise place where you can see an extensive view of the Western Himalayas fro the 8000m Dhaulagiri through the Annapurna’s to Langtang, north of Kathmandu we drive back to Pokhara for one night.
Day 8-10: 30 & 31 Oct
We take a jeep up Sarangkhot hill for sunrise and continue west on a spectacular route; first on Tarmac to Birithanti then on a steep rocky jeep track above the Ghatt Khola. We have 2 nights at an atmospheric mountain lodge with fabulous views and photogenic villages in the valley.
Day 11 -12: 1st & 2nd Nov
We return to Pokhara by jeep andn fly back to Kathmandu the following morning driving to nearby Bhaktapur
Day 13-15: 3rd to 5th Nov
We visit the major sights in the area including Old City of Kathmandu, Swayambhu the monkey temple on hill overlooking the city, Bodnath Stupa with Tibetan Monasteries. Pashupatinath and the funeral ghats.
Day 16: 6th Nov
Group fly from Kathmandu
5 to 9 Nov optional extension
We will visit the Photo Kathmandu festival which is scheduled to be held in the first week of November this year. The week-long event will be held from November 3 to 9 and the year’s theme has been announced as Time. There are no details of the program yet. But I will be there and accommodation can be arranged
PHOTO EQUIPMENT
Its hard work carrying too much gear on the hills, so Its best to keep Photo kit down to the basics.
Its hard work carrying too much gear on the hills, so Its best to keep Photo kit down to the basics.
- A DSLR or mirrorless camera with lens range covering 18mm to 200mm for APS or 24-200 full Frame.
- Take a wide lens if you have it. I use a 12-24 for FF and would not be without it.
- A fast prime like a 35 or 50mm F 1.4 or F1.8 will be best for the night shooting sessions.
- Leave your heavy tripod behind; take a monopod instead as it can be useful as a walking pole as well (I will take one tripod to use for time lapse photography and video)
- Take charger and spare batteries.
- A second Camera, compact or lighter DSLR if you feel it necessary. Don't forget that carrying 2 Pro DSLRs and F 2.8 lenses is going to be hard work.
- Flashgun or LED video light might be useful but not necessary
- A lightweight laptop or iPad will be useful as Internet will be available in some lodges.
- Lightroom or Photoshop are recommended too for the optional photo editing sessions.
