Ladakh Photo Tour
Ladakh Photo Tour
21st – 29th May 2025
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Group Size
10 Participants
Location
Ladakh, India.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Are you eager to delve into the world of Astro Landscape Photography? Unlock the secrets of capturing the ethereal beauty of GOLDEN and BLUE HOUR LANDSCAPES, immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of NIGHTSCAPE IMAGERY, master the art of STAR TRAILS and LIGHT PAINTING, and unveil the mesmerizing allure of TIME-LAPSE sequences and the MILKY WAY GALAXY dancing across the night sky. This transformative ASTRO LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY photo tour offers an immersive experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the celestial wonders above.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Are you eager to delve into the world of Astro Landscape Photography? Unlock the secrets of capturing the ethereal beauty of GOLDEN and BLUE HOUR LANDSCAPES, immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of NIGHTSCAPE IMAGERY, master the art of STAR TRAILS and LIGHT PAINTING, and unveil the mesmerizing allure of TIME-LAPSE sequences and the MILKY WAY GALAXY dancing across the night sky. This transformative ASTRO LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY photo tour offers an immersive experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the celestial wonders above.
TOUR LIMELIGHT
- 8 Nights At Shooting Locations.
- Life Time Experience In Nubra Valley And Pangong Tso And Driving Through Some Of The Highest Passes Khardung La And Chang La.
- Special Attraction – Shoot The Milky Way From Indias First Dark Sky Reserve Hanle.
- Shoot Milky Way, Magnificent Star Trails And Golden And Blue Hour Landscapes, Timelapse, Time Blending, Exposure Blending, Etc.
- Field Guide From Composition, And Gear Settings To Test Shots.
- Daily Review Of Fieldwork.
- Multiple Post-processing Session.
- One-day Pre-tour Class In Leh.
- Lifetime Post-processing Support.
- Participants’ Images Will Be Displayed In A Special Gallery On The Exposure Sop Website And Yearly Exhibition.
- A Soul-enriching Exploration And Photographic Journey Of Mystical Significance.
- Pre-tour Briefing About The Entire Photo Tour.
- 100% Refund, If We Cancel The Photo Tour For Any Reason (After Deducting The Bank Transaction Charges).
- Transaction And Gateway Charges Will Be Charged To The Participants.
ABOUT LADAKH
Ladakh, a union territory of India, forms the eastern part of the larger Kashmir region. It borders Tibet to the east, Himachal Pradesh to the south, Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan to the west, and Xinjiang across the Karakoram Pass to the north. Spanning from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram Range to the Great Himalayas, Ladakh is India’s highest plateau, with most of its area above 3,000 meters.
The region’s largest towns, Leh and Kargil, serve as district headquarters. Leh district includes the Indus, Shyok, and Nubra river valleys, where most settlements are located. Ladakh is sparsely populated, with a culture and history linked to Tibet. The Ladakh Range, averaging below 6,000 meters, has few peaks or passes below 5,000 meters. The Pangong Range runs parallel to it and includes heavily glaciated northern slopes. The Nubra region encompasses the valleys of the Shayok and Nubra rivers.
Embark on a nine-day photography photo tour that promises to elevate your skills in landscape, astro-landscape, golden hour, and blue hour photography. Set amidst the breathtaking vistas of the Ladakh, this specialized tour offers a unique opportunity to hone your craft while immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the region. Perfect for all skill levels, this photo tour offers a unique chance to enhance your craft and build an impressive portfolio in a breathtaking setting.
ITINERARY
Before the photo tour, we’ll ensure participants are well-prepared through briefings on attractions, safety, and equipment. A virtual meeting will be held 20-25 days before the trip for introductions and Q&A.
Pre-Tour
Before the photo tour, we’ll ensure participants are well-prepared through briefings on attractions, safety, and equipment. A virtual meeting will be held 20-25 days before the trip for introductions and Q&A.
Day 1 (21.05.2025)
Arrival in Leh (3,500 m) and transfer to Hotel; Pre-workshop session covering Milky Way and star trail photography. Sunset & blue-hour shoot at Shanti Stupa, Leh”
Day 2 (22.05.2025)
Acclimatization Day; Local Sight Seeing and Landscape shoot in Alchi, Likir,Hall Of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib, Sangam, Spituk, Post Lunch Leh Palace, Evening at Leh Market.
Day 3 (23.05.2025)
Journey to Hundar, Nubra Valley (alt. 10,370 ft, 3,160 m) (Distance 125.7 km, approx. time 3 hr 30 mins.). Shoot at Hundar sand dunes and explore the area’s natural beauty.
Day 4 (24.05.2025)
Travel to Sumoor ( alt. 10,157 ft, 3,130 meters) (Distance 43 km, approx. time 1 hr 15mins). Shoot Landscape and Astro in beautiful Sumoor.
Day 5 (25.05.2025)
Travel to Merak (Pangong Tso): (alt. 14,271 ft, 4,350 meters) (Distance 184 km, approx. time 5 hr 30 mins.). Shoot and explore on the banks of the scenic Pangong Tso.
Day 6 (26.05.2025)
Head to Hanle (alt. 14,110 ft, 4,300 m) (Distance 143 km, approx. time 3 hrs 30 mins). Shoot nightscapes from India’s first Dark Sky Reserve.
Day 7 (27.05.2025)
Travel to Thukje (alt. 4530 m) (Distance 151 KM; approx. time 3 hr 50 min.). Shoot on the banks of untouched Tso Kar.
Day 8 (28.05.2025)
Return to Leh (3,500 m) (253 km, approx. 7 hr). In the evening, we will visit Stakna View Point and after that return back to hotel.
Day 9 (29.05.2025)
Workshop concludes in Leh. Reflect on the journey, review skills, and say farewells.
Note: Locations may change due to unforeseen circumstances, but alternative locations will be provided at no additional cost.
DATE
21st May 2025 to 29th May 2025
PRICE
| Date | Price (For Indian Participants) |
|---|---|
| 21st - 29th May 2025 | Rs 58000 [Double Occupancy Only]. Extra Charges for Single Occupancy. |
*Limited seats on a first come first serve basis.
**Please note that Astro Landscape Photography totally depends on local weather conditions, and the weather is unpredictable, though we hope at the end of May we’ll get a clear sky.
***Please read all details on this page including the Terms and Conditions on the website.
Gallery
MEET YOUR MENTOR
Rajat Malakar
An IT professional working in IBM India, as an Application Architect Rajat is a Travel and Landscape Photographer. He started learning Astro Landscape Photography in 2018 out of curiosity. Since then, he has gone through several online studies/tutorials on Astro Landscape photography and practiced & learned a few different techniques for shooting the Milky Way, Star Trail, and a Starry Landscape. As he has grown up as a photographer his interest carried on to Landscape Photography also. His works have been published on many International and National Photography platforms like ViewBugs, and 500px. He has been published online in Photography Group Magazine and he recently received multiple awards in an exhibition organized by a Photography Group. He has contacted many workshops in the eastern Himalayas and the participants are extremely happy with the learning. Rajat has created an AI-based chatbot BOT which is integrated with the Facebook messenger app to help beginners in Astro Landscape photography. The AI Agent responds to any queries on Night Photography by providing a detailed response by including external links/tutorials like YouTube. The AI Agent is available here: https://www.facebook.com/TheM31
Soumya Banerjee
Born and brought up in Kolkata, Soumya found his love for Landscapes in the eastern Himalayas of North Bengal and Sikkim. Soumya is a Computer Science Engineer and a software consultant by profession, who discovered his passion for astrophotography in 2018, starting a journey filled with artistic exploration. His love for both landscape and nightscape drives his creative pursuits. Over the years, his work has been recognized with numerous awards and have been featured in multiple international platforms like AAPOD2, Astronomy.com, and EPOD as Picture of the Day. Additionally, Soumya’s work has been showcased in numerous landscape, travel, and astrophotography exhibitions across West Bengal, India, presenting viewers with the beauty and wonder of this planet and cosmos.
MEET YOUR MENTOR
Rajat Malakar
An IT professional working in IBM India, as an Application Architect Rajat is a Travel and Landscape Photographer. He started learning Astro Landscape Photography in 2018 out of curiosity. Since then, he has gone through several online studies/tutorials on Astro Landscape photography and practiced & learned a few different techniques for shooting the Milky Way, Star Trail, and a Starry Landscape. As he has grown up as a photographer his interest carried on to Landscape Photography also. His works have been published on many International and National Photography platforms like ViewBugs, and 500px. He has been published online in Photography Group Magazine and he recently received multiple awards in an exhibition organized by a Photography Group. He has contacted many workshops in the eastern Himalayas and the participants are extremely happy with the learning. Rajat has created an AI-based chatbot BOT which is integrated with the Facebook messenger app to help beginners in Astro Landscape photography. The AI Agent responds to any queries on Night Photography by providing a detailed response by including external links/tutorials like YouTube. The AI Agent is available here: https://www.facebook.com/TheM31
Soumya Banerjee
Born and brought up in Kolkata, Soumya found his love for Landscapes in the eastern Himalayas of North Bengal and Sikkim. Soumya is a Computer Science Engineer and a software consultant by profession, who discovered his passion for astrophotography in 2018, starting a journey filled with artistic exploration. His love for both landscape and nightscape drives his creative pursuits. Over the years, his work has been recognized with numerous awards and have been featured in multiple international platforms like AAPOD2, Astronomy.com, and EPOD as Picture of the Day. Additionally, Soumya’s work has been showcased in numerous landscape, travel, and astrophotography exhibitions across West Bengal, India, presenting viewers with the beauty and wonder of this planet and cosmos.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Transportation from Leh IXL to Leh IXL and Shooting points from Hotel/Homestay/Tent.
- First-day Lunch to last-day breakfast. (8 Breakfast, 8 Dinner, and 8 Lunch)
- Accommodations in a Triple Occupancy / Double Occupancy / Camp, Mattress, Blanket, Sleeping Bags, and Hot Water.
- Permits and all entry fees. (Foreign national extra permit cost required)
- Emergency oxygen cylinder.
- Drinking water as per need.
What is not included in the Tour Fees?
- Anything else other than mentioned includes.
- All expenses of personal nature.
- Any other actual expenses would be shared by all participants on an actual basis.
- Pick up & drop off from Railway station/Bus Stand/Airport are not included but we can arrange the same for you and the cost has to be paid by you.
- Occupancy is chosen on a first come first serve basis.
- Additional food or beverages ordered.
- National and international airfare.
Important points to be noted
- The photo tour is designed from Leh IXL to Leh IXL.
- This photo tour is conceptualized in such a way that personal attention can be given to each and every photographer and for that, the group will be restricted to 10 photographers only.
- This tour has been specifically designed for photographers. Non-photographer spouse/friend may be accommodated in the photo tour but at full cost and on agreeing to stick to the schedule of the photo tour.
- While all care would be taken to stick to the schedule, unforeseen circumstances and time consistency might lead to some changes.
- Please note that Astro Landscape Photography fully depends on local weather conditions, although, we hope that we’ll get a clear sky.
- The mentors will guide you throughout the photo tour.
Deadlines
Registration is open till the seat reservations end.
Conditions
Only a maximum of 10 hardworking photographers will be selected for this photo tour. This is not a fancy tour; it’s a high-altitude photo tour and you will have to cover some trails on foot, so your physical fitness is very important.
Participants will be granted the photo tour based on email confirmation on a first come first serve basis. Feel free to call +91 8509333385 or +919830221895 or +91 9830705550 for any further assistance.
Booking
To secure your position, you must pay a 25,000.00 INR non-refundable deposit. The remaining 33,000.00 INR can be paid on or before 45 days prior to the workshop, or it can be paid in two installments: 20,000.00 INR before 60 days prior to the workshop, and the remaining 13,000.00 INR must be paid 45 days prior to the workshop commencement date. Transaction and gateway charges will be charged to the participants.
Cancellation and Refunds
In the event of a cancellation or modification of your confirmed booking, Exposure’s Cancellation and Refund Policy for Photography Workshops will apply, and your agreement to abide by these terms is required. If Exposure cancels a tour/workshop due to insufficient participants, a full refund, including the deposit amount, will be provided. However, once the tour commences, no refunds will be issued for any unused services, including rooms, meals, flights, tour days, events, or other services.
Please be aware that cancellation penalties outlined below are based on costs incurred by Exposure on your behalf, including non-refundable deposits or payments made to agents, hotels, airlines, etc. Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 14 working days from the date of written confirmation of cancellation, using the same payment method used for the original transaction.
Failure to make full payment by 45 days prior to the photo tour or as communicated to you may result in the cancellation of your reservation, with no refund of the booking amount.
All cancellation notices from participants must be submitted in writing and will be effective as of the date of the postmark (standard mail or electronic).
CANCELLATION DEDUCTIONS WILL BE AS PER THE FOLLOWING POLICY AGAINST FULL PHOTO TOUR FEES:
- There will be no more fees to be paid (except advance already paid) if the cancellation request is sent 61 days before the tour.
- 80% will be deducted – if cancelled 61 – 46 days prior to the commencement of the photo tour.
- 100% will be deducted – if cancelled 45 days prior to the commencement of the photo tour.
* PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS,DISCLAIMER/UNDERTAKING BEFORE BOOKING.
The Weather in Ladakh
The tourist season in Ladakh typically commences in May, coinciding with pleasant temperatures perfect for outdoor exploration and adventure. In Ladakh, daytime temperatures average around 10°C, while nights are cooler (-2°C), with temperatures dropping to approximately -5°C. Meanwhile, as summer fully sets in by April, Ladakh experiences temperatures ranging between -5°C and 10°C.
However, it’s important to note that if heavy snowfall occurs throughout the winter, road access to the region may be restricted in early May, with conditions improving by the end of the month as the snow melts and roads become accessible.
During this time, both valleys offer a harmonious blend of warm days and cool evenings, creating an inviting atmosphere for tourists to engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing. Despite the sun’s intensity during the day, gentle breezes provide a welcome respite, ensuring a comfortable experience amidst the region’s rustic beauty and tourist attractions.
As night falls, the valley comes alive with a radiant glow, enhancing its natural allure. The presence of lush greenery further enhances the scenic charm, offering visitors a mesmerizing backdrop to enjoy and appreciate during their travels.
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