Ranthambore Wildlife Photography Tour – Tigers & Ruins

Overview

A 2 nights 3 days Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition to Ranthambore National Park, offering 4 thrilling safaris with only 4 photographers per jeep for an exclusive and immersive experience.

This expedition is in association with OM System India and all guests will be provided with some of the latest cameras and lenses from OM System throughout the expedition.

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About The Tour

Join DCP Expeditions for a 3 nights and 4 days wildlife photography masterclass at the legendary Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s most iconic tiger reserves. Nestled in the rugged terrains of Rajasthan, Ranthambore offers a dramatic blend of dry deciduous forests, ancient ruins, and water bodies — a perfect stage to photograph the majestic Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat.

This exclusive photography tour includes 6 jeep safaris with only 4 photographers per jeep, ensuring optimal space, flexibility, and angle choices. Ranthambore’s unique landscape, with its fort ruins and serene lakes, creates an atmospheric backdrop for storytelling compositions — from big cat portraits to birdlife, sloth bears, and crocodiles.

Guided by DCP Masterclass mentors this masterclass focuses on elevating your fieldcraft and visual storytelling. You will explore various safari zones known for frequent tiger movements and learn to anticipate behavior, manage light, compose frames creatively, and capture award-winning images.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to build strong fundamentals or an experienced shooter aiming to refine your style, this expedition provides a deeply immersive and learning-rich wildlife photography experience.

Target species

Bengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Marsh Crocodile, Striped Hyena, Indian Palm Civet, Rufous Treepie, Indian Peafowl, Painted Stork, Crested Serpent Eagle, Brown Fish Owl

Quick Information

Route:

Sawai Madhopar - Ranthambore - Sawai Madhopar

Start Point:

Sawai Madhopar

Duration:

2 nights 3 days

End Point:

Sawai Madhopar

Inclusions

3 nights and 4 days wildlife photography masterclass at Ranthambore
6 open gypsy safaris across top zones with 4 photographers per jeep
Twin-sharing accommodation with all meals (veg and non-veg)
Pick-up and drop from Sawai Madhopur Railway Station
All entry fees, guide charges, and forest permissions included
Photography mentorship by DCP’s senior faculty throughout

Experts

Ashish Chalapuram

Masterclass Mentor And Strategy Consultant

Ashish Chalapuram is an Information Technology professional based in Mumbai with a passion for photography. He is a Brand Ambassador for OM System in India. He has won accolades in various international photography competitions and his work has also been published on various photography platforms. He likes to experiment with various genres of photography and is of the firm belief that mastering the art of photography is always in a state of ‘beta’ and there is always something more to learn to excel and reach the next level. In addition to photography, he is an avid traveler and loves to explore new places and cultures. He is associated with DCP as a Masterclass Mentor and Strategy Consultant.

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 late afternoon/evening; our representative will be ready to pick you up from the station.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

This expedition is in association with OM System India and all guests will be provided with some of the latest cameras and lenses from OM System throughout the expedition. However, in case you wish to bring your own gears, here is a list of recommended equipment

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

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at Sawai Madhopur Station by late afternoon/evening; 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 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. On arrival at the resort, you will be allotted your rooms. You are advised to take some rest and meet the team in the common area. We will have an introduction session to get familiar with co-participants and some informal discussion about photography, gears to use etc., you will also be briefed about various photography hotspots inside the park and prepare to go on for safaries from the next day. Charge camera batteries and keep the memory cards empty!! Enjoy dinner and go early to bed, as next morning the forest will open with some great surprises as you start your all exclusive full day safari marathon at one of the greatest tiger habitats in the world !!!

Day 2

Wake up call at 5am and we all will gather at dining area for morning tea/coffee.. While the two Jeeps are being loaded with foodstuff needed for the day, we will sip on the hot tea /coffee. At the stroke of 6am, we will embark upon one unforgettable journey... Our group leader and veteran naturalist will decide the plan of action for the day. Tiger sighting is a matter of luck but we have the entire jungle at our disposal, with no zone restriction for the whole day, so the search should fetch us some brilliant sightings. Have you ever imagined having breakfast in middle of a dense forest and that too in prime tiger habitat? Well, this is the day when you will have this awesome experience. The search will resume once the breakfast is over. Lunch will be delivered to us at the gate and we will resume our search after a short break post lunch. Once we return to the resort, discuss the sightings and experience over tea/coffee, arranged in beautiful lawn of the resort. Get freshened-up and gather in dining hall, where our mentor will review your images clicked during the day. Learn some more tips and tricks for betterment along with some key elements of post processing. Enjoy your dinner and go early to bed, as you have had a tiring day.

Day 3

The final day with Tigers..

Wake up call at 5am and we all will gather at dining area for morning tea/coffee.. After the safari we'll return to the camp for unwinding a little and for having lunch. Post lunch, we will bid adieu to the forest and get ready to check out. Our expedition ends here and we return with loads of memories and a silent promise to visit the magical land of tigers again!!

Field Learnings

Understanding tiger tracking through alarm calls and terrain knowledge
Composition techniques using ruins, lakes, and dramatic forest light
Capturing fast-moving wildlife under varied lighting conditions
Mastering bird photography in woodland and aquatic habitats
Techniques for storytelling and creating contest-worthy frames
Ethics and conservation awareness in wildlife photography

Package Cost

Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 41,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 56,000 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 965 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 1080 per person inclusive of all taxes

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

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Cost includes

4 Regular safaries, 2 exclusive jeeps, with 4 participants in a jeep.
Accommodation in super deluxe AC room on twin sharing basis in Resort for 2N/3D
Veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch and dinner during the stay
One round Pick up and drop from Sawai Madhopur station
All park charges, entry fee etc.
DCP Masterclass Mentor for 3 days.
All taxes and service charges

Cost does not include:

Travel costs to Sawai Madhopur
Jaipur Airport Pick up and Drop
All expenses of personal nature- additional meals, bottled water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls etc
Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
Any payable tips and Gratuities to Guide, Driver and hotel staff etc
Anything which is not part of inclusions above

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.

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