Workshop photography in Nepal
Trip Date:
April 30, 2010- May 8, 2010
Cost:
Including photography and trekking 999 euro
Only for photography week: 650 euro
Almost every day a different spot in Nepal will be visited, including eco-village Hamro Gaun in Sankhu, built by SVNNepal. By booking this trip, 10% of the total revenue will go to this foundation.
The locations are carefully selected by Apple Travels & Tours. They are very familiar with the region. The variety of landscapes and views are of a wide variety that will guarantee you as a photographer a wealth of impressions. The use of the atmosphere of the site provides that personal images can be created.
Areas in Nepal that will be visited are: the cities in the Kathmandu valley (Durbar Square, Patan Pashupati, Boudhanath, Soyambhunath), Bhaktapur, Nagarkot, Nala, Banepa, Dhulikhel enPanauti. In addition, Dhading and Chitwan (the junlge area) will be attended.
Every evening some theory will be given. This knowledge can be practiced the next day. Every day a special photography order will be given (with instrucions how to do it) and will have to be carried out. Everyones (best) photos will be discussed the next evening.
The maximum number of participants is ten. People interested can request information or sign up using the following e-mail address: info@deuxbleus.nl and you can also call Michelle Peeters at number +31-6-44548759
The photography workshop ends on the 8th of May. You can extend your journey with one week and do the Annapurna trekking as described below.
You are requested to bring your own equipment (non-automatic DSLR camera and tripod, and, if possible, a self-timer and flashgun).
Nepal has much to offer photographers and tourists. Cycling through the rice fields, sight of Hindu and Buddhist temples, rafting on raging rivers, elephant rides on safari in the jungle, trekking in the Himalayas and enjoy peace and space in and around several mountain lakes in Pokhara. The overwhelming natural beauty, coupled with a very vibrant culture and hospitable people.
Price for one week, only the photography workshop: € 650,-
Price after extending the trip with one week to do the Annapurna trekking: € 999,-
Prices are including: meals, local transport, overnight stays, trekking permits, National Park fees, entrance fees. The flight to Nepal is NOT included!
Detailed program:
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Fri 30/4 |
Flight |
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2 |
Sat 1/5 |
Arrival, welcome drink, dinner, introducing (everybody can tell something about him/herself, about the expectations, about their level, etc.), explanation of the program for the week. |
Introduction, program for the week, expectations, levels |
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3 |
Sun 2/5 |
Cultural day: Swayambhunath (monkey temple with splendid views of Kathmandu), Pashupatinath (cremations), eco-village 'Hamro Gaun' in Sankhu built by SVNNepal , Boudhanath (Tibetan stupa) |
Evening: explanation about camera techniques (aperture, shutter speed, ISO values, white balance), different ways of focussing, how to play with depth of field |
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Mon 3/5 |
Leave for Bhaktapur Sightseeing Bhaktapur in the morning Kathmandu- Nagarkot: in the late afternoon departure to Nagarkot |
Evening: explanation about composition, point of view, selection, perspective, lines, basic patterns that attract us |
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5 |
Tue 4/5 |
Nagarkot Spectacular views of the whole Langtang range, sunrise on the mountains and sunset views. Panoramic views of the captivating landscapes and hills with the Kathmandu valley. Breathe the cool mountain breeze in the resort town of Nagarkot to see sun set view and all the white mountain range (if the sky is clear). Kathmandu Valley: Nagarkot, Nala, Banepa, Dhulikhel, Panauti (photography during different hikes) |
Evening: explanation about lighting; differences in light during the day, direction of the light, backlight/fill flash |
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6 |
Wed 5/5 |
Kathmandu – Dhading
Jeep drive through Prithivi highway up to Dhading (Nalang and Salang). Evening – Village tour Overnight stay at Shreeban resort |
Evening: explanation about landscape, portrait photography |
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7 |
Thu 6/5 |
Dhading – Chitwan
Leave for Chitwan after breakfast, walk around village in Chitwan, sun set view
Over night stay at resort |
Evening: explanation about wildlife and nature photography |
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8 |
Fri 7/5 |
Chitwan (elephant ride, nature/wildlife photography) |
Explanation about timing, action, to zoom or not to zoom |
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9 |
Sat 8/5 |
Back to Kathmandu or Chitwan- Pokhara (people who only booked the 1 week photography workshop are going back to KTM where the program ends or where they will continue their journey in their own way) |
Morning bird watching program after breakfast we leave for Pokhara by tourist bus and do some sightseeing at Pokhara |
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10 |
Sun 9/5 |
Pokhara- Tikhedhunga |
Early morning leave for trekking, up to the highway by local transport and after that we will walk, Over night stay at local lodge |
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11 |
Mon 10/5 |
Tikhedhunga- Ghorepani ( Poon hill) |
After breakfast start walking to see the the tropical forest, the local people and their livelihood . Over night stay at local Lodge |
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12 |
Tue 11/5 |
Ghorepani- Tadapani |
Early morning leave for Poon hill to see the beautiful Himalayan range and sunrise which is one of the best charming of the trek (3210 meter high). Back to lodge and after breakfast leave to Tadapani walking through the beautiful trail and best Himalayan views of Annapurna range, make your best photographs that you learned during the course. Over night stat at local lodge |
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13 |
Wed 12/5 |
Tadapani- Ghandruk |
After breakfast start walking down about 5 – 6 hours and to reach the beautiful and famous Gurung village. You can see the mountain people and culture of the Gurung family and you can’t miss the view of Annapurna’s south, Fishtail, Himchuli etc. Over night stay at local Lodge |
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Thu 13/5 |
Ghandruk- Pokhara |
After breakfast walk down about 4-5 hours and catch the local bus from Phedi to Pokhara. Over night stay at hotel |
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15 |
Fri 14/5 |
Pokhara- Kathmandu |
Leave Pokhara by tourist bus (driving about 6-7 hours) Overnight stay at hotel in KTM |
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16 |
Sat 15/5 |
End of program (fly back home or continue journey in your own way) |
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