A Voyage to Tawang

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A Voyage to Tawang

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Photography Tourfrom 2-8

November, 2014

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A Voyage to ‘Tawang’Tawang is a hill station, situated at an elevation of around 3048m above sea level, in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Bordered by Tibet, Bhutan and Sela Range in the north, south-west and east, respectively. It's snow capped peaks, pleasant lakes, congenial climate, friendly and hospitable people continue to entice the people who visit it. This magical land evokes images of awesome mountain views, remote hamlets, quaint and sleepy villages, magical Gompas and tranquil lakes.TheThe word Tawang is made up of two words - 'Ta' meaning horse and 'Wang' meaning chosen. The town got its name from the Tawang Monastery, the site of which was chosen by the horse of Merag Lama Lodre Gyamtso- the monk who was searching for a place to establish a centre for meditation and spirituality. According to history, it was a part of Tibet and was inhabited by the Monpa tribe. It is a region that strongly promotes Buddhism, which is reflected in its culture and traditions, a religion that stands for peace and spirituality. TheThe prime photographic attractions of Tawang include gushing waterfalls, alpine meadows, towering snow capped mountains, high altitude lakes and passes together with some ancient Gompas and Monasteries. One has a heavenly tryst with nature and there is a heady mixture of ancient history, mishmash religion and glorious legends.

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Best time to visit March - November

WhereTawang is located approxmately 555 km from Guwahati & 320 km from Tezpur at an elevation of 8757 ft.

WhenWhen2–8 November 2014

Tour leaderDebraj Chakraborty & Indrajeet Dasgupta

Physical RequirementEasy to moderate

We will be crossing Sela pass, the world’s second highest motorable pass at 13,700ft & other higher altitude areas. If you have altitudes sickness, you may experience nausea, headache, shortness of breath etc. Right after crossing the pass we will descend to much comfortable altitude. ItineItineraries may be altered due to sudden changes in weather, so to enjoy the trip, it is important that you are flexible, positive and eager to meet all challenges head-on.

Highlights Snow covered mountains Towering peaks High altitude passes Serene lakes Buddhist Gompas & monasteries Alpine mead Alpine meadows Streams , rivers, waterfalls

Cost of Tour (6 nights & 7 days)₹ 29,995.00(For inclusions and exclusions refer page 10)

Focus on Making Great Images

ThoughThough we have a set itinerary, unlike other photography tours, we don't always stick to it. Our focus is on making quality images. The goal is to ensure that participants get the best photographs possible. This means we need to stay flexible and determine our daily shooting schedules depending upon weather and other locallocal factors. We should visit locations when the conditions are ideal to optimise our chances of getting great photographs.


Getting There

TheThe tour begins and ends in Guwahati. There are several flights (airport code GAU) and train connections daily between Guwahati and the rest of the country. We shall be happy to assist you in making travel arrangements to and from Guwahati.



Tezpur - Dirang

• After breakfast early morning transfer from Tezpur to Dirang.• On the way shoot Valleys, Gorges, Rivers etc.• Stop for lunch at Nag Mandir.• Reach Dirang by evening & check into the hotel.• Overnight stay at a hotel in Dirang.

Guwahati - Tezpur

• Start’s from Guwahati airport & leave for Tezpur by 3pm.• Reach Tezpur by 8pm & check into the hotel.• Overnight stay at a hotel in Tezpur.


Day

(November 2)

Day

(November 3)



Tawang

• After breakfast start early morning for Sangetsar lake / Madhuri Lake.• On the way stop to shoot PTSO lake.• Reach Sangetsar lake, shoot & explore the lake.• Return to the hotel in Tawang.• • Overnight stay at the hotel in Tawang.

Dirang - Tawang

• After breakfast early morning start for Tawang.• On the way stop to shoot Sela pass at about 14000 ft. above sea level.• Next stop for lunch & shoot the amazing Jung falls.• • Reach Tawang by evening & check into the hotel.• Overnight stay at a hotel in Tawang (guest house)


Day

(November 4)

Day

(November 5)




Tawang

• Early morning at about 3:30 am leave for Tawang monastery to shoot Lamas performing prayers.• Return to hotel by 10 am & have breakfast. • After breakfast free to explore Tawang town.• At 6 pm assem• At 6 pm assemble for photo review followed by complimentary drinks & gala dinner.• Overnight stay at the hotel in Tawang.

Tawang - Bomdila

• Early morning start from Tawang for Bomdila.• Reach Bomdila by evening & check into the hotel.• Overnight stay at the hotel in Bomdila.

Day

(November 6)

Day

(November 7)



Bomdila

• Early morning start from Bomdila to Guwahati• Reach Guwahati by evening & our journey ends.


Day

(November 8)




What to Carry

Mandatory• SLR Camera with kit lens• Tripod.• Circular polariser filter.• Remote Shutter release.• 4• 4–5 lens cleaning cloths • Backpack with rain cover• Warm clothes• Comfortable shoes and rubber sandals• Raincoat and umbrella• Insect repellent• Large, polythene carry bags•• Torch light.

Optional• Wide angle lens• Normal zoom lens• ND Grads, Solid NDs etc• Telephoto lens• Sunscreen• • Hat/Cap• Camera rain cover• Head torch• Silical gel sacks in camera bag.• Raincoat / umbrella.• Walking boots.


Includes

• All transfers by Tata Sumo or equivalent vehicle as per the itinerary• All accommodations according to itinerary• Meals : Breakfasts, Dinner on (Day 5) • • Quality and professional photography assistance

Excludes

• Airfare and transfer expenses to and from pickup and drop points at Guwahati• All meals apart from mentioned above • Expenses for personal habits• Tips and gratuities• A• Anything that is not included in the Includes list (see above)

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Tour Leaders

A passionate photographer since the late '70s specializes in Landscape, portrait, product and wildlife . He Left his profession as Mathematics teacher to become a full time professional photographer and photo tutor. His knack of explaining concepts makes complex situations seem very simple.

An award-winning Travel and Landscape photographer with loads of photography experience in Northeast India. His works have been published in several national and international travel magazines, books, calenders and websites.

Debraj Chakraborty

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Indrajeet Dasgupta

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© Indrajeet Dasgupta

Terms & Conditions

Booking Procedure To register log into www.camarena.in/events and navigate to the event A Voyage to Tawang. Payment can be made online or at any CAMARENA stores. (For store locations, please visit our website http://www.camarena.in/stores). Our Liabilities1.1. We do not own any hotel, do not control or operate any airline/railway/any other services. Although we try our best to arrange and recommend the best services, we do not hold any responsibility for the performance of all/any of the services provided by service providers or for any dissatisfaction, delay, accidents, injuries, loss of life, property, document(s) & baggage, flight/rail delays, reservations, transportation, insurance, cancellations, suspensions or any other eventuality/irregularity and also for any consequences arising out of natural calamities, strikes, terrorism/insurgency, b breakdown of any facility, act of omission and commission. It is understood that the client/s shall not bring, make or raise any action, demand or claim in any respect whatsoever against us, our employees or directors or partners or proprietor.

2. Please feel free to give us your feedback at [email protected] 3. In case of any claim/dispute, the Courts at Kolkata (West Bengal), India shall have sole jurisdiction. Cancellation Charges (According to the date of the tour) 10% on or before 30 days from beginning of tour date 25% be 25% between 29–10 days from beginning of tour date 100% 10 days or less from beginning of tour date

Refund Policy1. No refund will be made for any unutilised or partly utilised services of any nature.

2. Any refund due to the client(s) on account of cancellation and for changes made in the booking or on any other account will take a minimum of 30 (thirty) days to be processed.

Others1.1. We reserve the right to cancel the tour before the date of departure. In such a case we shall be liable to refund only the amount paid by the client(s) without any interest.

2. No other service(s) will be provided that are not mentioned in the e-brochure issued by us.

3. Rates are subject to change without any prior notice.

4 This is a photo tour & not a photography tutorial program. Though our tour leader will extent their expertise & guidance during the tour we expect participants to have sound understanding of basic photography concept including camera operation, exposure,metering,ISO etc.

55. While all efforts are made to ensure availability/accuracy of the information through our communications or through our brochures, website etc, we accept no responsibility/liability for any errors or omissions.

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