Sahyadri Landscape and Astro Photography Workshop

Overview

Embark on an overnight Astro Photography & Creative Night Photography Boot Camp at one of the Sahyadris’ most spectacular hidden destinations. This medium-difficulty experiential expedition combines breathtaking landscapes, the iconic needle-hole rock formation, Milky Way photography, star trails, light painting, and steel wool photography. Limited to just two participants, the boot camp includes an outdoor camping experience in portable twin-sharing tents, offering personalized learning under pristine night skies.

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About The Tour

Join DCP Expeditions for an exclusive 1 night, 2 days Astro Photography & Creative Night Photography Boot Camp to one of the Sahyadri’s most dramatic yet lesser-explored destinations. Famous for its spectacular needle-hole rock formation, Mohandari offers photographers breathtaking opportunities to capture unique geological formations, rugged mountain landscapes, and pristine night skies from an elevated vantage point.

This experiential expedition involves a medium-difficulty trek to the fort, making it ideal for photographers who enjoy combining adventure with creative exploration. Throughout the journey, participants will photograph sweeping Sahyadri landscapes, dramatic cliff faces, and the iconic natural rock window that makes Mohandari a truly distinctive photography destination.

As darkness descends, the fort transforms into an exceptional location for astrophotography and creative night photography. Away from the distractions of city lights, participants will learn techniques for photographing the Milky Way, star trails, constellations, and dramatic nightscapes, while also experimenting with light painting, steel wool photography, and long-exposure imaging under the guidance of an experienced DCP photography mentor.

This highly personalized boot camp is limited to only two participants, ensuring one-on-one mentoring and maximum hands-on learning throughout the expedition. Participants will travel using their own vehicle or through coordinated carpooling and spend the night in portable twin-sharing tents, enjoying an authentic outdoor camping experience amidst the rugged beauty of the Sahyadris.

Participants will enjoy an authentic outdoor camping experience, staying in portable twin-sharing tents amidst the wilderness. More than just a photography workshop, this expedition is designed to reconnect participants with nature while building confidence in photographing both landscapes and the night sky under real field conditions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this boot camp offers the perfect blend of adventure, creativity, and learning in one of Maharashtra’s most scenic mountain landscapes.

Whether you’re looking to master astrophotography, refine your creative night photography skills, or simply experience one of Maharashtra’s most spectacular mountain forts under a sky full of stars, this expedition promises an unforgettable blend of learning, adventure, and photographic excellence.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Nashik

Start Point:

Nashik

Duration:

1 night 2 days

End Point:

Nashik

Inclusions

Experience of living in the outdoors in the Sahyadris
Landscape + astro photography experience
Tented accomodation in the open
Food sourced from local village
All entry fee etc.
DCP Mentor for 2 days.
Local guide / porters

Experts

Sangram Govardhane

Panel Expert And Consultant - Strategy Team

Sangram is a skilled wildlife photographer and a hardcore nature enthusiast. He has travelled extensively across the Indian geography photographing and documenting the magnanimous beauty of the natural history of the country in his camera. His images have been appreciated and acknowledged in various photography competitions, newspapers and Exhibitions. He has a special interest Bird photography. Sangram has done his Bachelors of Architecture from University of Pune. Apart from being a skilled photographer, he is also a talented Artist and has a great hand in painting, sketching and sculpting. He is a skilled trainer, one of the DCP Explorers and is currently associated with us as a Panel Expert and Consultant, Strategy Team.

We will be traveling together from Nashik. by car pooling. Please reach Nashik before 3 pm. We request to coordinate with Admin team for coordinates.

**We recommend Flexi flight option for greater flexibility in unforeseen cancellations.

We will be traveling together from Nashik. by car pooling. Please reach Nashik before 3 pm. We request to coordinate with Admin team for coordinates.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, Wide angle lens
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
ND filter (minimum 3 stops, we recommend 6 stops) and polariser filter (like CPL)
A portable yet sturdy tripod is a MUST.
Shoes: Trekking shoes are best as it involves a climb
Wired/wireless remote trigger, camera timer will also work.
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Carry basic first aid along with you.
Carry regular medicines if you are on medication.
Carry mosquito repellent creams.
Drinking water/eatables.

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

Day 1

We request you to reach Nashik by 3 pm. We will be traveling together from Nashik by car pooling to the base village. From here we will be trekking up to the fort. Our local guide will join us from here ahead. Its approximately 1:30 hour trek to the needle hole.

We will be staying the night here in tent, which accomodates 2. Food is sourced from local village. Our mentor will be handholding you for a memorable night spent in the Sahyadris under the stars doing some magical landscape and astro photography work.

Day 2

Wake up early with the chirping of birds. Do some landscape photography and then start the decent towards the base village from where we will pick up our vehicle and return to Nashik. Breakfast will be enroute.

Field Learnings

On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Landscape Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following

How to shoot landscape.
How to shoot in a dark night.
Long exposure control.
Equipment required for Night Photography.
Locating pole star.
Best camera setting for startrail and milkyway
Locating the raising of milkyway using mobile app.
Post process your startrails and milkyway in short.

Package Cost

Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 12,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: Not applicable

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 200 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: Not applicable

Gold members - Upto 5% off
Silver members - Upto 3% off

WhatsApp to ask for a payment link / QR code to pay.

Cost includes

Tented accomodation in the open
Food sourced from local village
Training by DCP photography expert.
All taxes and service charges

Cost does not include:

Pick and drop to Nashik (we will travel by car pooling)
Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary

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Sahyadris

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 30 days or more prior to departure – 20% cancellation fee.
Cancellations within 30 days of departure – non-refundable.

Disclaimer – Force Majeure

The organizer shall not be liable for any delay, change, cancellation, loss, or additional expenses caused by natural calamities, adverse weather, government restrictions, transport disruptions, or any other force majeure events beyond its control. Any itinerary changes made for participant safety shall be binding. Any additional costs arising from such circumstances shall be borne by the participants, and no refund or compensation shall be payable for affected or unused services.

FAQ's

Can I get a single occupany accomodation?

No. This tour accomodates only 4 people sharing 2 tents.

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