Bengal Tiger Photography Expedition

Kathmandu → Ranthambore

Highlights

• A mentor-led expedition to photograph wild Bengal tigers in India's two most photogenic national parks — with instruction on wildlife photography technique and animal behavior.
• Photography Tour · 10 Days
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Delhi to Ranthambore: Introduction

   Arrive in Delhi and transfer to Ranthambore. Evening orientation on tiger behavior, park ecology, and photography ethics. Gear check: recommended lenses (minimum 200mm), tripod use in jeeps, and camera settings for dusty conditions.

   Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh As per plan

2. D2

   Ranthambore Zone 3 & 4: The Classic Shots

   Morning and afternoon safaris in Ranthambore's most photogenic zones. Workshop on long-lens technique, panning for moving tigers, and composing with the park's dramatic ruins. Evening image review and critique.

   Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh As per plan

3. D3

   Ranthambore: Tiger Behavior & Action

   Full day focused on action photography — tigers crossing lakes, climbing rocks, and interacting with cubs. Learn burst mode technique, autofocus tracking, and exposure compensation for orange fur in green forest.

   Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh As per plan

4. D4

   Travel to Bandhavgarh

   Fly/train to Bandhavgarh National Park, known for having India's highest tiger density. Evening lecture on the differences between Ranthambore's dry forest and Bandhavgarh's mixed deciduous habitat.

   Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh As per plan

5. D5

   Bandhavgarh: Close Encounters

   Bandhavgarh's narrower roads and thicker forest allow for closer tiger encounters. Workshop on wide-angle environmental portraits, eye-level shooting from lowered vehicles, and fill-flash technique for backlit subjects.

   Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh As per plan

6. D6

   Bandhavgarh: Beyond Tigers

   Dedicate a day to the park's other wildlife: leopards on rocky outcrops, Indian wild dogs (dhole) hunting, sloth bears, and over 250 bird species. Learn to photograph fast-moving subjects and birds in flight.

   Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh As per plan

7. D7

   Editing & Portfolio Review

   Full-day editing workshop: selecting your best tiger images, processing RAW files for maximum detail in fur and eyes, and creating a cohesive portfolio. Final presentation and certificates.

   Ranthambore & Bandhavgarh As per plan

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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