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Location

Shillong

Duration

5D/4N

₹ 45,000₹ 48,000

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Overview

Embark on a 4 nights, 5 days macro photography expedition in Meghalaya, exploring its lush rainforests, moss-covered landscapes, and biodiversity-rich microhabitats. From dew-laden forest floors and hidden streams to leaf-litter ecosystems teeming with life, this expedition offers exceptional opportunities to photograph reptiles, amphibians, insects, and bioluminescent fungi, along with other fascinating macro subjects in one of India’s most unique and visually rich environments.

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About The Tour

Meghalaya is one of India’s most fascinating destinations for macro photography, known for its dense rainforests, high humidity, and thriving microhabitats that come alive during the monsoon. During this 4 nights, 5 days macro photography expedition, we will explore the biodiversity-rich regions of West Jaintia Hills and Sohra (Cherrapunji), moving through locations such as Jowai, Mawlynnong, and surrounding forest patches. From forest floors glowing with bioluminescent fungi to hidden amphibians, insects, and reptiles tucked within mossy landscapes, every moment offers unique and rare photographic opportunities.

Join DCP Expeditions in the abode of clouds and discover a hidden world that often goes unnoticed - a paradise for photographers looking to master macro photography, creative lighting, and fieldcraft in one of India’s richest ecosystems. This expedition is designed to help you explore, observe, and document the intricate world of micro-wildlife while building a strong macro photography portfolio in one of India’s most visually rewarding environments.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Cherrapunji

Start Point:

Cherrapunji

Duration:

4 nights 5 days

End Point:

Cherrapunji

Inclusions

  • 4 nights 5 days of guided macro photography tour.
  • Accommodation on twin twin-sharing basis.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
  • Vehicle for all days for internal transfers.
  • DCP Photography expert's services for all days.
  • All entry fee, toll, parking charges and taxes

Experts

How To Reach

You can travel to Guwahati airport and take a cab to Sohra. Alternately you can travel to Shillong airport and take a cab to Sohra. Talk to our team for best route suggestions.

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

You can travel to Guwahati airport and take a cab to Sohra. 

Not applicable

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Camera / lenses / photo accessories

  • DSLR / Mirrorless Camera
  • Macro lens (carry a wide angle for experimental shots)
  • External flash and full charged batteries for the same
  • You should carry a diffuser for best results
  • Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
  • Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
  • Carry backup memory cards and card reader - Laptop (not mandatory)

Clothings / protective gears / accessories

  • Torch - (If you have a head torch it would be useful)
  • Raingears to protect you and your gears (Ponchos / raincoats better)
  • Leech socks (multiple pairs) are mandatory requirements
  • Ankle high tough trekking shoes (Gumboots are best)
  • Arm sleeves and hat nets to avoid dam dums
  • Dull coloured clothes (Camouflaged, olive or khaki - avoid bright colors)
  • Warm clothes for the chilly mornings and nights
  • Medical kit, Toiletries, mosquito / insect repellents

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

Itinerary

All participants are requested to arrive at Sohra (Cherrapunji) by afternoon. You may choose to travel via Shillong or Guwahati, with Guwahati offering better flight connectivity.

After arrival, complete your check-in and take some time to relax at the property. The surrounding landscape itself offers excellent opportunities to observe macro subjects such as insects, fungi, and small reptiles.

In the evening, we will have a welcome session with the DCP mentor, where you will be introduced to macro photography techniques, safety practices, and the overall plan for the expedition.

Post dinner, we head out for our first guided night macro session, exploring nearby forest patches in search of frogs, insects, spiders, and other nocturnal subjects.

Overnight stay at Sohra

Begin early with tea/coffee before heading out for a morning macro session in nearby forest habitats. The moist conditions of Meghalaya offer ideal opportunities to photograph tree frogs, bush frogs, insects, and unique forest-floor compositions.

Return for breakfast, followed by a short rest and image review session, where the mentor will guide you on composition, lighting, and improvements.

Post lunch, we explore additional forest trails and microhabitats focusing on fungi, textures, and creative macro compositions.

After dinner, head out for an extended night macro session, targeting bioluminescent fungi, nocturnal amphibians, spiders, and reptiles.

Overnight stay at Sohra

Wake up early and prepare for a field session towards the Mawlynnong region, known not just for its scenic beauty but also for its rich leaf-litter and root-bridge ecosystems.

Spend the day exploring humid forest zones, photographing arthropods, reptiles, and amphibians in natural habitats. The unique root structures and forest textures also provide excellent opportunities for wide-angle macro storytelling.

Lunch will be arranged locally. Post-lunch, continue exploring nearby forest patches and caves for fungi, insects, and creative compositions.

Return by evening. Post dinner, an optional night macro session will be conducted based on conditions.

Overnight stay at Sohra

Early morning session focusing on fine-detail macro work, textures, and behavior-based photography.

Post breakfast, we will have a detailed learning and review session covering:

  • Lighting techniques
  • Focus stacking
  • Subject isolation
  • Composition refinement

After lunch and rest, we head out for another field session exploring new microhabitats, focusing on rare subjects and creative frames.

Post dinner, we conduct the final night macro session, aiming for bioluminescent fungi, rare amphibians, and advanced macro compositions using learned techniques.

Overnight stay at Sohra

Enjoy a relaxed morning with breakfast. This will be followed by a final image review, discussion, and group interaction session, where participants can share their work and receive feedback.

We conclude the expedition with group photographs and departure.

Field Learnings

  • Effective macro photography techniques using both natural and artificial lighting
  • Identifying and safely photographing frogs, lizards, spiders, insects, and other micro-fauna
  • Using wide-angle macro techniques to create storytelling images with environmental context
  • Practical approaches for working in low-light, wet, and humid rainforest conditions
  • Understanding focus stacking and depth-of-field control to achieve maximum detail
  • Following ethical practices while documenting rare and sensitive species responsibly

Package Cost

Indian nationals: 
Twin sharing: INR 45,000 per person inclusive of all taxes 
Single occupancy: Not available

Foreign nationals: 
Twin sharing: US$ 710 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: Not available.

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

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Cost includes 

  • 4 nights 5 days of guided macro photography tour
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay
  • Vehicle for all days for internal transfers
  • DCP photography expert's services for all days.
  • All entry fee, toll, parking charges and taxes

Cost does not include: 

  • Transportation from Guwahati to Sohra and back
  • 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

Map

Sohra, Meghalaya

Policies

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

There are very limited twin-sharing accommodations available. Please email us to know availability.

Yes, but charges will remain the same.

Meghalaya - Macro Photography Expedition, Sept 2026

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