India Photo Tour

Regretably we have had to postpone our scheduled India tours for 2009/2010 season. Bookings are only open to private groups at this stage who wish to explore the riches of Rajasthan and beyond.

Rajasthan is the most colourful region in India, a land marked by powerful rulers, beautiful women and centuries of tradition. From the elegance of the sari to the comforts of the havali, our exploration of Rajasthan will bring you face to face with India. Starting in Mumbai we head north and journey across sand dunes, visit in villages and meander through markets. We conclude the adventure with evening and morning shoots at the Taj Mahal, the most romantic building ever built.

Day 1-2 Mumbai
Group meeting and introduction to India
Days 3-4 Udaipur
Palace on the lake, artisans and Sadus
Days 5 Narlai
Historic holy town, batholiths and Ranakpur
Days 6-8 Jodhpur
Blue city, red fort and narrow lanes
Day 9 Khimsar
Camels and huts in the Thar Desert
Day 10 Pushkar
Holy lake and hilltop temples
Days 11-12 Agra
Taj Mahal by afternoon and early morning light
Days 13-14 Delhi
Transfer to Delhi for final night
Maximum group size is 8 people, priced at US$4100

Photographs from India
Rajasthan Slideshow
3 minute video of the tour

Advance Your Photography
If you want to explore your creative potential, learn about the basics of photography or gain a little professional insight then these tours are a magnificent way to do it. If you're ready to learn new skills while you travel then this is the trip for you. If you want to spend quality time with like minded people and enjoy the sharing of knowledge and experiences, then we would love to have you along.

8 is Great
I never want to run a photography tour with more than 8 people, let alone 12 or 16. Smaller groups mean less drama, more fun and are infinitely more rewarding. My first responsibility is to ensure every person on my tour gets plenty of my time and advice, plus to ensure we don't ruin a lovely location by dragging a horde of photographers about. Small isn't just good, it's great!

What's Included
Please check the brochure for additional details, but every tour includes themed sessions, one-on-one tuition, a copy of the "Photography for Travellers" book, internal ground and air travel, accommodation and many meals. International flights, spending money and cameras are not included.

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Feedback from Past Travellers
"My third trip with Ewen and Jason from Grasshopper Travels and definitely not my last! Rajasthan is an amazing and confronting region and this trip was packed full of highlights from the Thar Desert to the bustling towns. With Ewen's guidance I was able to photograph the wonderfully friendly people of the region and, along with his forays down busy streets, temples and markets, I brought home the best travel photos I have even taken. Once again the trip was flawlessly planned and smoothly delivered. We stayed in former palaces, tried out local restaurants and rode camels across the desert. Jason even organised a cricket match with the eager people of Mandawa. I can't recommend these two professionals highly enough - for photographers or just those who like to travel to somewhere different. Thanks guys for yet another wonderful adventure."

- Heather H, Australia
India Photography Tour, February 2008

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