Pench Wildlife Photography Tour

Overview

A 3 nights 4 days Wildlife Photography Expedition to Pench National Park with 6 thrilling safaris across its rich and biodiverse forest zones.

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About The Tour

Join DCP Expeditions for an exhilarating 3 nights 4 days wildlife photography tour to Pench National Park, a forest steeped in rich biodiversity and famed as the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Spread across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, Pench offers a stunning blend of teak forests, open meadows, and meandering rivers that make it a paradise for wildlife photographers.

This photography expedition is designed to offer 6 expertly planned gypsy safaris, covering diverse zones of the park to maximize sightings and photo opportunities. Pench is known for its healthy population of Royal Bengal Tigers, Indian leopards, Indian wild dogs (Dholes), gaur, sloth bears, and an incredible variety of birds and reptiles.

Led by DCP’s senior photography mentor, the tour is not just about capturing great images—it’s about learning the craft of wildlife photography from the ground up. You’ll gain valuable insight into understanding animal behavior, fieldcraft, lighting conditions, and composition—skills essential to building a strong wildlife portfolio.

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in one of Central India’s most scenic jungles and sharpen your wildlife photography skills with like-minded enthusiasts, this expedition is the perfect opportunity to do so.

Some Target Species

Large herds of Gaur, Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai and Wild boar. The key predator is the Tiger followed by Leopard, Dhole and Wolf. Other animals include Sloth Bear, Chousingha, Chinkara, Barking Deer, Jackal, Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Hyena and Porcupine.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Pench National Park

Start Point:

Pench

Duration:

3 nights 4 days

End Point:

Pench

Inclusions

6 gypsy safaris in Pench National Park across different zones
3 nights 4 days accommodation on twin-sharing basis
All meals during the stay (veg and non-veg options)
Pickup and drop from Nagpur Airport
All park entry fees, guide charges, and camera permits
Photography mentoring and group image review sessions

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.

Nagpur airport is the nearest one. Rent a cab and drive to Pench from there, which is about 2 hours drive.

Nearest raiway station is the Nagpur railway station. Rent a cab and drive to Pench from there, which is about 2 hours drive.

Nagpur is well connected via road to majr cities. Rent a cab and drive to Pench from there, which is about 2 hours drive.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm.
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.
Carrying a Tripod is a must for all bird photography workshops.
Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust.
Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from dust.
Warm clothes, gloves for the chilly early mornings.
Sun screens are very important.
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Please carry suitable mosquito repellants to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
Carry a pair of good binoculars.

Do not worry if you don’t own a super-telephoto lens as we now have an equipment support division. Equipment is available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

Day 1

All participants are requested to reach Nagpur before 8:30 am. We will have breakfast in Hotel Pride near the airport. After breakfast over a short introduction, we will drive to Pench, which is about 2 hours drive. Checkin and relax and join our Panel Expert for a round of introduction and talk about the forest and its denizens. Take some rest and enjoy your lunch at the restaurant which is served by 1 pm. We assemble for the evening safari by 2:00 pm. We will be going to the Rukkad area. We come back to the resort by 6:45 pm. Spend the evening with the group, discussing the experience over a cup of tea/coffee, followed by dinner.

Day 2 and 3

Wake up call at 5 am. Have your tea/coffee by 5.30 am and then we will start our morning safari at 6 am. We will be entering through Touria gate. You will be having your breakfast inside the jungle during the safari. We will get back to the resort by 11.30 am. Unlike most other reserves Pench Tiger reserve’s morning safari duration is of 4 hr 45 min which gives us plenty of time to make images to our hearts’ content. After morning safari take some rest, empty your memory cards, charge your camera batteries. We will have lunch at 1 pm and get ready for the evening safari to Khursapar zone, by 2 pm. We come back at the resort by evening, have tea and refreshments. Spend the evening by joining the group for the discussing your experience and you can consult our skipper for any guidance in photography.

Day 4

Wake up call at 5 a.m. Have your tea/coffee by 5.30 am and then we will start our morning safari to Khursapar zone by 6 a.m. You will be having your breakfast inside the jungle during the safari. We will get back at the resort at 11.30. Complete you packing and take lunch at 1 p.m. and get ready to depart. Our tour ends here.

Field Learnings

Mastering techniques for photographing tigers and other mammals in dense forest settings
Use of light, depth, and framing in natural environments
Fieldcraft: understanding animal behavior and anticipating action
Creative approaches to wildlife compositions and storytelling
Ethics and responsible practices in wildlife photography
Portfolio building and how to make your work stand out

Package Cost

Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 45,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 53,500 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 955 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 1055 per person inclusive of all taxes

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

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Early bird discount applicable: Ask for details

[Save upto 2.5% of tour cost by opting to pay via NEFT / RTGS / UPI]

Cost includes

Accommodation for 3 nights and 4 days on double sharing basis.
Veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay.
6 Gypsy safaris to various regions of Pench tiger Reserve.
All park charges, entry fee etc.
DCP photography expert for all days.
All taxes and service charges

Cost does not include:

Travel from Mumbai - Pench – Mumbai. Assistance can be provided for booking cabs from Nagpur to Pench (180km).
Camera-fee at sanctuaries.
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

Pench National Park

Policies

Cancellation policy

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

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accommodation?

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

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