India is one of the most rewarding destinations on Earth for wildlife photographers. With over 100 national parks, 500 wildlife sanctuaries, and an astonishing diversity of ecosystems, from Himalayan peaks to mangrove swamps, the opportunities to capture nature’s drama are endless.
If you’re searching for wildlife photography tours in India, this guide highlights the top experiences for 2025–26, curated by DCP Expeditions. Each tour is led by professional mentors and designed to offer the perfect mix of sightings, learning, and community.
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Wildlife Photography Tours
Tadoba Tiger Photography Tour
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is among India’s most famous tiger landscapes. Known for consistent sightings, it offers close encounters with tigers, leopards, and wild dogs. Mornings are filled with mist and golden light, making every safari visually stunning. Our Tadoba Tiger Photography Tour is crafted to help you master the art of photographing big cats in their natural kingdom.
Ranthambore Tiger & Wildlife Photography Expedition
Ranthambore is iconic for its ruined fort walls, serene lakes, and striking tiger landscapes. Apart from tigers, this park is a haven for leopards, marsh crocodiles, jackals, and a variety of raptors. Each safari is a chance to combine wildlife with dramatic backgrounds. On our Ranthambore Wildlife Photography Expedition, mentors guide you to create timeless frames that blend wildlife and history.
Bandhavgarh Wildlife Photo Tour
Bandhavgarh is known for its high tiger density and rich history, with fort ruins dating back centuries. Safaris here often reward photographers with intimate tiger moments, leopards in bamboo thickets, and herds of sambar deer. The diverse terrain provides endless opportunities for different compositions. Our Bandhavgarh Wildlife Photo Tour ensures participants learn to capture storytelling wildlife frames.
Kanha Wildlife Photography Expedition
Kanha’s rolling meadows and sal forests create cinematic frames for wildlife photography. It is the last refuge of the endangered barasingha and a hotspot for tigers, leopards, and gaur. Misty winter mornings here are a photographer’s dream. On our Kanha Wildlife Photography Expedition, you’ll discover how to use light, behavior, and habitat to create impactful images.
Kaziranga Rhino & Wildlife Photography Tour
Kaziranga in Assam is the land of the one-horned rhinoceros. The park’s tall grasslands, riverine habitats, and foggy mornings provide perfect backdrops for rhinos, elephants, swamp deer, and migratory birds. Raptors circle above, adding drama to every frame. Our Kaziranga Rhino & Wildlife Photography Tour is designed to help you photograph unique megafauna beyond tigers.
Sundarban Mangrove Wildlife Photo Tour
The Sundarbans are mystical and unlike any other ecosystem in India. Boat safaris take you through mangrove channels, where the elusive swamp tiger, crocodiles, and fishing cats thrive. Kingfishers, brahminy kites, and herons add color to this watery wilderness. Explore our Sundarban Wildlife Photography Expedition for a one-of-a-kind experience that merges adventure with photography.
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Bird Photography Tours
Bharatpur (Keoladeo) Bird Photography Tour
Bharatpur is a global birding hotspot, especially in winter. Migratory ducks, storks, pelicans, and raptors gather in large numbers, making it a paradise for photographers. Its compact wetlands allow close encounters and easy walking safaris. Our Bharatpur Bird Photography Tour offers perfect opportunities for mastering bird-in-flight and behavior shots.
Gajoldoba & Latpanchar Birding Expedition
This North Bengal circuit combines wetlands and montane forests in a single trip. Gajoldoba hosts large flocks of migratory ducks and waders, while Latpanchar is famous for Himalayan cutia, hornbills, and minivets. Together, they offer unmatched variety for bird photographers. The Gajoldoba & Latpanchar Birding Expedition balances waterbird photography with colorful montane species.
Kashmir Winter Bird Photography Tour
In winter, Kashmir’s frozen lakes and snowy valleys transform into a refuge for migratory waterfowl. Species like mallards, pochards, and geese gather against pristine landscapes. Snowy conditions create rare storytelling opportunities. Our Kashmir Bird Photography Expedition focuses on helping you capture these birds in challenging light and scenic backdrops.
Sattal Bird Photography Tour
Sattal, in Uttarakhand, is a hidden gem for Himalayan birds. Its oak and pine forests around mountain lakes are alive with thrushes, barbets, kingfishers, and parakeets. The mix of habitats ensures variety on every walk. On our Sattal Bird Photography Tour, mentors guide participants to frame small birds in natural perches with pleasing backgrounds.
Coorg Bird Photography Tour
Coorg’s coffee plantations and evergreen forests harbor hornbills, Malabar trogons, and vibrant flycatchers. Misty mornings and filtered light create dramatic scenes for bird photography. The diversity of Western Ghats birds is unmatched. Our Coorg Bird Photography Tour offers immersive opportunities to document birdlife in lush habitats.
Ganeshgudi Bird Photography Tour
Ganeshgudi in Karnataka is world-famous for hide-based bird photography. Malabar pied hornbills, jungle mynas, and a variety of barbets frequent these hides. Natural perches and controlled setups make it easier to learn bird photography techniques. Our Ganeshgudi Bird Photography Tour is a must for anyone wanting close, clean frames of rare birds.
Goa Bird Photography Tour
Goa’s wetlands, mangroves, and paddy fields are rich in birdlife. Multiple kingfisher species, waders, and raptors make it a vibrant birding destination beyond its beaches. Early morning boat rides add an adventurous edge. On our Goa Bird Photography Tour, you’ll capture the colorful avian life of coastal India.
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Macro Photography Tours
Amboli Macro Photography Expedition
When the monsoon rains arrive, Amboli’s forests awaken with frogs, snakes, and insects. Pit vipers, gliding frogs, and rare caecilians become active at night. Every step in the rainforest can reveal a surprise subject. Our Amboli Macro Photography Expedition helps you experiment with lighting, diffusion, and wide-angle macro.
Coorg Macro Photography Tour
Coorg is a hotspot for Western Ghats herpetofauna. Malabar tree toads, bush frogs, and shieldtail snakes can be photographed here. Thick rainforests create moody green backgrounds. The Coorg Macro Photography Tour is tailored to give you practical field training in challenging rainforest conditions.
Munnar Macro Photography Tour
Munnar’s shola forests and tea-covered hills are home to fascinating macro subjects. Rare frogs, orchids, lizards, and insects thrive here. The mist and mossy landscapes add a unique texture to macro frames. On our Munnar Macro Photography Tour, you’ll explore Nilgiri biodiversity in depth.
Wayanad Macro Photography Tour
Wayanad’s forests are biodiversity treasure troves. Night trails reveal snakes, geckos, and insects, while the daytime offers vibrant frogs and butterflies. Dense greenery and monsoon rains make for dramatic photographs. Join our Wayanad Macro Photography Tour to experience the magic of Kerala’s rainforests.
Arunachal Macro Photography Tour
Arunachal Pradesh is one of the least explored macro destinations in India. Its pristine forests harbor unique reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Misty Himalayan conditions add atmosphere to your frames. The Arunachal Macro Photography Tour is a true expedition for adventurous macro photographers.
Goa Western Ghats Macro Tour
Beyond its beaches, Goa’s Western Ghats are alive with nocturnal creatures during monsoons. Malabar pit vipers, vine snakes, and endemic frogs are frequent highlights. The rainforest canopy provides endless creative challenges. Our Goa Western Ghats Macro Tou is designed to sharpen your rainforest macro techniques.
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Landscape Photography Tours
Kashmir Landscape & Wildlife Photography Expedition
Kashmir’s alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains, and valleys create dreamlike frames. Wildlife like hangul deer and migratory birds enhance its photographic appeal. Each season offers different moods, from spring blossoms to snowy winters. The Kashmir Landscape & Wildlife Photography Expedition lets you explore both culture and nature through your lens.
Ladakh Landscape & Wildlife Masterclass
Ladakh’s high-altitude desert is a land of monasteries, prayer flags, turquoise rivers, and wide open skies. Wildlife like kiangs and marmots add surprises to the stark terrain. Clear light and dramatic mountains make Ladakh perfect for landscape compositions. On our Ladakh Landscape & Wildlife Photography Masterclass, you’ll learn to balance light, scale, and storytelling.
Sahyadris Landscape Photography Tour
The Sahyadris glow with waterfalls, green cliffs, and mist during the monsoon season. Dramatic clouds roll in, creating atmospheric shots. Small temples and villages add human elements to natural frames. Our Sahyadris Landscape Photography Tour is ideal for photographers chasing monsoon moods.
Bhandardara Landscape Photography Tour
Close to Mumbai, Bhandardara offers rolling hills, lakes, and valleys. Early morning fog and golden-hour reflections make it a landscape paradise. With easy accessibility, it’s perfect for beginners and professionals alike. The Bhandardara Landscape Photography Tour focuses on honing composition skills in changing light.
Meghalaya Landscape Photography Tour
Meghalaya is known as the “abode of clouds.” Its living root bridges, waterfalls, and misty valleys create frames like nowhere else. The monsoon season transforms this state into a green wonderland. On our Meghalaya Landscape Photography Tour, mentors guide you to capture landscapes rich in culture and nature.
Why Choose DCP Expeditions
- Expert Mentorship: Tours led by award-winning photographers and naturalists.
- Photographer-Friendly Logistics: Small groups, four photographers per safari vehicle, optimized itineraries.
- Learning in the Field: Hands-on mentoring on camera techniques, composition, and lighting.
- Community Recognition: Participant images are often featured in DCP social media handles, annual exhibitions, festivals, publications and awards.
From tiger reserves in central India to Himalayan birding havens, from Western Ghats macro treasures to the dramatic landscapes of Kashmir and Meghalaya — these wildlife photography tours in India for 2025–26 cover every genre of nature photography. Each tour is designed to help you improve your skills while creating lifelong memories.
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Author: Team DCP Expeditions