Ranthambhore Tiger Photography Tour | Wildlife Photography Expedition India

Overview

Join our 3 nights 4 days wildlife photography expedition to Ranthambhore National Park, one of India’s best tiger reserves, for an unforgettable experience tracking and photographing Royal Bengal Tigers and diverse wildlife under expert mentorship.

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About The Tour

Experience the thrill of the wild in a 3 nights 4 days Wildlife Photography Camp at the legendary Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s most celebrated tiger reserves. Situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, Ranthambore offers a perfect blend of dense forests, historic ruins, and rich wildlife, making it a dream destination for photographers and nature lovers alike.

This guided camp is designed to provide you with immersive wildlife experiences through multiple gypsy safaris led by DCP’s expert wildlife photography mentors. The park is famous for its high chances of tiger sightings, especially in Zones 1–6, along with opportunities to photograph leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, chital, langurs, marsh crocodiles, and a variety of raptors and wetland birds.

Learn essential techniques of wildlife photography, including camera settings for fast action, framing, focusing, and storytelling through your images. With just 4 photographers in a jeep, the expedition ensures personalized attention and ample shooting space.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Ramthambore

Start Point:

Ranthambore

Duration:

3 Nights 4 Days

End Point:

Ranthambore

Inclusions

Accommodation in deluxe AC room on twin sharing basis in Pugmark Resort for 3N/4D
Veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay (3 Lunch, 3 Dinner, 3 Breakfast)
6 regular safari in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, 4 photographers a jeep
All park charges, entry fee etc.
DCP photography expert for 4 days.
All Taxes and service charges.

Experts

Ashutosh Shinde

Panel Expert - DCP Mumbai

Ashutosh Shinde, based out of Mumbai, is a banker by profession and wildlife enthusiast by passion. A born nature lover, decided to pursue photography as a hobby after his visit to Gir National Park, Gujarat, India in 2013. Soon, this hobby, turned into serious passion. Ashutosh has been photographing various species in wilderness, which includes Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles etc. He is always on lookout for making creative images having different perspective. He inclines more towards presenting his images in an art form. He has travelled extensively across various terrains in India and Africa, in search of those rare creative moments. His work has been recognized by leading international nature and conservation institutions like NGC, BBC Willife Magazine, iNaturalist.org etc. He has also exhibited his work on national and international forums. He is associated as a Panel Photography Expert and Consultant, Strategy Team DCP, Mumbai.

Those who are travelling by air, nearest airport is at Jaipur, which is approximately 162 km and can be covered in 3 hours by road. Innova or equivalent vehicle can be arranged at an additional cost for convenient pick up and drop.

Arrive at Sawai Madhopur Station by 12 noon. Our representative will be ready to pick you up from the station.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm, Wide angle lens. Being a full day expedition, carrying two set of bodies will be advisable.
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 optional.
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 lotions are very important.
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you along with your daily course of medicines (if any)
Please carry suitable mosquito repellants to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
Carry a pair of good binoculars.
Bean Bag

Do not worry if you don’t own any advance camera / 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

Arrive at Sawai Madhopur Station. Our representative will be ready to pick you up from the station.

Those who are travelling by air, nearest airport is at Jaipur, which is approx. 162 km and can be covered in 3 hours. Innova or equivalent vehicle can be arranged at an additional cost for convenient pick up and drop. Participants are advised to take an early flight to Jaipur which will reach Jaipur not later than 8AM, so that we can reach Ranthambore by 12 noon or schedule a train which will reach Sawai Madhopur around 12 noon

On arrival at the resort, you will be allotted your rooms. Take some rest. We will meet at dining area for lunch around 1:30PM, alongside we will have an introduction session to get familiar with co-participants and some informal discussion about photography, gears to use etc. over the lunch. Our afternoon safari time in summer is 3:00PM to 6:30PM. We will leave resort anytime between 2:15PM to 2:30PM, hence get ready accordingly for the first safari post lunch. After we are back from safari, we will discuss the first round over a cup of coffee in lawn area.

Once get freshen up, we will again meet at dining area to review the images and discuss about some intricacies of Wildlife Photography. Enjoy the dinner and get back to bed to rise early for morning safari

Day 2

Wake up call at 4:00am and we all will gather at dining area for morning tea/coffee at 5AM.

At 5:15 am, we will start towards forest gates for safari. Safari Will get over at 9:30AM. Breakfast at Resort. Enjoy the resort property and take rest. Lunch will be served around 1:30PM. Get ready for the afternoon safari at 2:15PM, jeeps will arrive between 2:00PM to 2:15PM. Safari at 3:00PM

We will have image review session and technical discussion on photography, composition etc. Dinner at 8:30PM. Off to bed to get ready for next day.

Day 3

We will gather at dining area for morning Tea /Coffee at 5:00AM.

We will follow the same schedule of safari in Morning and Evening. We will conduct some session over digital image processing, general tips for resizing and composing images, selecting images for competitions and exhibition etc.

Day 4

The final day with Tigers..

Wake up call at the same time. Today we will have one last round of safari today in the morning. Once we are back from the first safari, we will check out post breakfast. Our expedition ends here and we return back with loads of memory!!

Field Learnings

Key Learning Highlights:

Understanding animal behavior to predict and pre-visualize shots
Techniques for fast-action wildlife photography using burst and tracking focus
Framing techniques amidst forest chaos—balancing light, subject, and background
How to create storytelling images that stand out in competitions and publications
Use of focal length, composition, and depth for powerful wildlife portraits

What You Will Learn:

During this Ranthambhore Wildlife Photography Expedition, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of wildlife tracking and on-field photography techniques. The mentor will focus on real-time application of skills—anticipating animal movement, making optimal use of light in forest conditions, and building visual narratives through sequential shots. You’ll also learn post-processing essentials and image review techniques to improve your work after every safari.

Package Cost

Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 66,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 90,570 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 1225 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 1605 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

3 nights / 4 days premium accommodation in a Super Deluxe AC room at Pugmark Resort, on twin-sharing basis.
All meals included: Enjoy delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your stay (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners).
Six exclusive jeep safaris in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve with only 4 photographers per jeep for maximum comfort and shooting space.
All applicable park fees and entry permits.
On-field mentorship and personalized guidance from a DCP Photography Expert for the entire duration of the tour.
All taxes and applicable service charges.

Cost does not include:

Tatkal zone upgrade charges: Safari permit zones are subject to availability via the Rajasthan Forest Department’s portal. Any additional charges for Tatkal booking or zone modification (approx. ₹2000 per person per safari) will be payable directly by participants.
Airport/Railway station transfers: Pickup/drop from Jaipur Airport or Sawai Madhopur Railway Station is not included. The package cost is Ex Ranthambore.
Personal expenses: Additional snacks/meals, bottled water, soft drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.
Insurance and medical coverage: Participants are advised to carry their own insurance. Medical or emergency expenses are not covered.
Gratuities: Tips to guides, jeep drivers, hotel staff, etc., are not included.
Anything not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’.

Please take a note that sighting of a Tiger and / or a good photography opportunity to capture it in an ideal frame is a matter of luck. Though the possibility of sighting is high but it can never be guaranteed in the wild.

Map

Ranthambore National Park

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 info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

Do I need to have a DSLR to attend this expedition?

No you don't need a DSLR. You can even join with your point and shoot camera or your mobile phone.

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