Munnar Macro Photography Expedition

Overview

Join DCP Expeditions for a 3 nights 4 days Macro Photography Expedition in Munnar, a monsoon-season biodiversity hotspot in the Western Ghats, to explore and photograph the region’s spectacular herpetofauna and endemic macro life.

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About The Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 3 nights and 4 days Macro Photography Masterclass Expedition to Munnar, one of the richest biodiversity hotspots of the Western Ghats. Famed for its misty hills, rolling tea estates, and monsoon-drenched shola forests, Munnar transforms into a living, breathing canvas of amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates during the rainy season—making it an absolute paradise for macro photography enthusiasts.

Led by expert mentor from DCP Expeditions, this tour is designed to help photographers hone their macro skills under challenging but rewarding rainforest conditions. Explore the fine art of wide-angle macro, controlled lighting in low-light environments, and behavior-based storytelling with live field subjects. From day trails to thrilling nocturnal walks, you’ll encounter and photograph the rare and endemic herpetofauna found only in this unique landscape.

Whether you’re a budding macro enthusiast or a seasoned nature photographer, Munnar in monsoon offers an unmatched opportunity to capture the hidden wonders of the Western Ghats in all their vibrant, wet-season glory.

Target species

Galaxy frog, Star-eyed bush frog, Jayaram’s bush frog, Yellow-bellied bush frog, Ponmudi bush frog, Beddome’s bush frog, Resplendent bush frog, Anaimalai gliding frog, Wrinkled frog, Brown vine snake, Green vine snake, Large-scaled pit viper.

Quick Information

Route:

Kochi-Munnar-Kochi

Start Point:

Kochi

Duration:

3 Nights 4 Days

End Point:

Kochi

Inclusions

3 nights accommodation at an eco-resort on twin-sharing basis
All meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (veg & non-veg)
Daily field trails in prime rainforest macro zones
Night trails for photographing nocturnal herpetofauna
Expert mentorship by DCP Macro Panel mentors
Photography techniques for wide-angle macro, flash, and diffused light
All entry fees, local guide charges, and forest permissions
Field safety and ethical handling protocols

Experts

Caesar Sengupta

Founder And Director

Dr Caesar Sengupta is a globally acclaimed Wildlife Conservation Photographer, a National Geographic acknowledged educator, freelance writer and trainer. He is a Canon India EOS Maestro, a qualified MD Medical Microbiologist and is also the Founder Director of DCP Expeditions LLP, which is India's one of the largest Wildlife, Nature and Travel Photography Community Platform, operating since 2010 and now present in 21 cities across India. He conducts regular photography workshops and field expeditions across the country. He has travelled far and wide across Indian geography and beyond. He has the timeless distinction of having a frog species discovered in 2014 named after him - The Indosylvirana caesari also known otherwise as the Maharashtra Golden Backed Frog. Through his photography, he tries to depict the untold and unseen beauties of nature.

Reach Kochi airport. Contact our team for complimentary pick and drop service included in your package.

Reach Kochi railway station.Contact our team for complimentary pick and drop service included in your package.

Contact our team for complimentary pick and drop service included in your package.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Having a macro lens is compulsory
Your DSLR / Mirrorless Camera
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 / HDD storage drives, Laptop
Torch - (If you have a head torch it would be useful)
Batteries (For your torch and other equipment’s)
Raingears to protect you and your gears (Ponchos are best)
Leech socks and ankle high trekking shoes (Gumboots are best)
Dull coloured clothes (Camouflaged, olive or khaki - avoid bright colors)
Medical kit, Toiletries, mosquito / insect repellents

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

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at Kochi airport. The team will travel together from Kochi to Munnar. It is approximately a 3-hour journey. Once we reach the resort, check in to your respective rooms, freshen up and join a delicious lunch at the dining area. Take some rest and get together by 5 pm for a briefing by our mentor on the plan for the next 3 nights, the biodiversity of the area, and possible photography opportunities. If you are new to macro photography, our mentor will share a briefing on the use of flash and on how to set up your diffuser. After the briefing, join the evening trail in search of the amazing herpetofauna of Munnar.

Day 2

Today morning is relatively free and relaxed. We will have an image review session, followed by some slow shutter and time-lapse photography of waterfalls in the morning. In the evening, we will go out for an amazing night trail and herpetofauna photography in multiple biodiversity hotspots of Munnar.

Day 3

We will be visiting Meesapulimala peak today (for the Resplendent bush frog, Kodaiikanal bus frog and Vine snakes). By 8 am, we will travel via 4 x 4 jeeps as the access route to the place is a rocky off-roading one. Access to the area is highly dependent on the prevailing weather conditions. Depending on the time required to search and find the target species, we should be back by 3 pm to the resort and have our lunch. In the evening, we will go out for one more thrilling night trail and herpetofauna photography in multiple biodiversity hotspots of Munnar.

Day 4

Our tour ends with the breakfast. You will be dropped to Kochi airport for your respective flights to your destination cities.

Field Learnings

Techniques for using flash and diffusers in humid, low-light forest environments
Wide-angle macro setups for subject + habitat storytelling
Creative composition in dense undergrowth and rain-soaked conditions
Species behavior observation for better timing and framing
Safety and ethics when photographing wild amphibians and reptiles

Package Cost

Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 40,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 47,500 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 615 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 730 per person inclusive of all taxes

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

WhatsApp to ask for a payment link.

Cost includes

Pick up and drop from Kochi - Munnar - Kochi
Accommodation at for 3 nights and 4 days
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
DCP mentor for on field handholding
Biodiversity expert for all days
Internal transfers in A/C Vehicle
All Taxes and service charges.
All entry tickets

Cost does not include:

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
Travel cost of reaching Kochi

Map

Munnar

Policies

Cancellation policy

All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% credit
All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accommodation?

Yes. Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

Can a non-photographer join the tour?

Yes, you are welcome. The package cost however, remains the same.

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