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Embark on a 2-day overnight Landscape & Astro Photography Expedition to the breathtaking Sahyadri mountain ranges, jointly organised by DCP Expeditions in association with OM SYSTEM. Combining adventure, outdoor camping, and creative photography, this medium-difficulty trek takes participants to a spectacular mountain campsite, where they will stay in portable tents surrounded by the pristine wilderness of the Western Ghats.
Designed for photography enthusiasts and adventure lovers alike, this collaborative expedition offers hands-on learning in landscape photography, astrophotography, Milky Way photography, star trails, light painting, and creative nightscapes under the guidance of an experienced DCP Photography Mentor. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore OM SYSTEM cameras and lenses through practical, hands-on field experiences, discovering their capabilities in challenging landscape and low-light photography conditions. With dramatic mountain vistas by day and beautiful dark skies by night, this immersive expedition brings together DCP’s field photography expertise and OM SYSTEM’s imaging technology for an enriching creative photography experience.
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Join DCP Expeditions in association with OM SYSTEM for an unforgettable 2-day experiential Landscape & Astro Photography Expedition into the heart of the Sahyadri mountain ranges, where adventure, creativity, and imaging technology come together amidst some of Maharashtra’s most dramatic mountain landscapes. This specially curated expedition takes participants to a spectacular, lesser-known location, offering breathtaking views, pristine wilderness, and an unforgettable night under the stars.
The journey involves a medium-difficulty trek, making it suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness and an enthusiasm for outdoor adventure. As you traverse rugged trails and scenic ridgelines, you will encounter panoramic vistas, dramatic rock formations, and exceptional opportunities for landscape photography. Throughout the expedition, an experienced DCP Photography Mentor will provide on-field guidance on composition, exposure management, visual storytelling, and creative approaches to photographing mountain landscapes. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience OM SYSTEM cameras and lenses through hands-on field demonstrations, exploring their features and capabilities in real outdoor photography conditions.
As night falls, the experience transforms into an immersive creative photography workshop beneath the Sahyadri night sky. Participants will explore astrophotography, Milky Way photography, star trails, long-exposure techniques, light painting, and creative nightscapes, with practical guidance on camera settings, focusing techniques, exposure control, and composition. The workshop will also demonstrate how OM SYSTEM imaging technology can be used for landscape and low-light photography, encouraging participants to experiment with different photographic approaches and techniques.
Participants will enjoy an authentic outdoor camping experience in portable twin-sharing tents, surrounded by the tranquillity of the Western Ghats. Beyond photography, the expedition offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature, exchange creative ideas, and develop confidence in photographing landscapes and the night sky under actual field conditions.
Whether you are beginning your creative photography journey or looking to refine your existing skills, this DCP Expeditions and OM SYSTEM collaborative photography boot camp offers a rewarding combination of adventure, practical learning, creative exploration, and hands-on experience with advanced imaging technology in one of Maharashtra’s most scenic mountain environments.
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Nashik
1 night 2 days
Nashik
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.
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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.
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.
Things to carry:
This expedition is organised in association with OM System India, and all participants will have access to some of the latest OM System cameras and lenses throughout the trip. However, if you prefer to use your own photography equipment, we recommend carrying the following:
Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.
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.
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.
Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 9500 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 12500 per person inclusive of all taxes
Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 160 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 210 per person inclusive of all taxes
Gold members - Upto 5% off
Silver members - Upto 3% off
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Mohandari Fort
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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.
No. This tour accomodates only 2 people sharing one tent.
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Since childhood I was always fascinated by the magnanimous universe and wanted to explore by way of astrophysicist but could not be one so I went t closer by taking pictures of night sky and started learning and best possible was through DCP and their mentor Sh Sangram govardhane who gave us wonderful guidance of the galaxy and the star trail and explained how to proceed the knowledge gained was truly magnificent ofcourse still learning and would like to take up more such sessions From DCP and the able mentor sh sangram I would recommend others to participate
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