Bera Leopard Photography Workshop - Tour with DCP Expeditions

Overview

2 nights 3 days Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition to Bera, Rajasthan. Includes 4 leopard safaris in 2 exclusive jeeps with only 4 photographers per vehicle for an intimate and focused photography experience.

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About The Tour

Join us for a 2 nights 3 days Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition to Bera, a hidden gem nestled in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan. Known as one of the best places in India to spot and photograph leopards in the wild, Bera offers a surreal experience of big cat encounters set against a backdrop of granite hills and rustic villages.

This expedition with DCP Expeditions includes 4 exclusive leopard tracking safaris in 2 private jeeps, with only 4 photographers per vehicle, ensuring ample space, personalized guidance, and unobstructed views for top-notch image-making.

The rocky outcrops, scattered scrubland, and ancient temples of Bera provide an ideal setting for mastering light, composition, and behavior-based storytelling in leopard photography. With mentorship from experienced wildlife photographers, you’ll not only get incredible sightings but also enhance your field craft and camera handling skills.

Quick Information

Route:

Jawai Bandh - Bera - Jawai Bandh

Start Point:

Jawai Bandh

Duration:

2 nights 3 days

End Point:

Jawai Bandh

Inclusions

4 leopard safaris at Bera
Photography of birds and crocodiles at the lakes
Pick up and drop from Jawai Bandh Railway Station
Accommodation for 2 nights and 3 days
Meals as mentioned for 2 nights and 3 days
All park charges, entry fees, jeep charges, guide charges etc
DCP Masterclass Mentor

Experts

Shivayogi Kanthi

Panel Expert - DCP Pune

Shivayogi is a passionate nature photographer and former IT professional whose journey reflects a profound love for both technology and the natural world. With a background in IT Consulting, Project & Program Management. Shivayogi spent over 22 years honing technical skills along with global exposure that laid the groundwork for a unique career transition.While working in the tech industry, he often found solace in the great outdoors, exploring local parks and trails with a camera in hand. This passion ignited a desire to capture the beauty of nature and share it with others, leading him to pursue photography more seriously.In 2017, Shivayogi boldly decided to embrace the life of a nature photographer while wearing a corporate hat. He specializes in both wildlife (especially bird photography) and landscapes using a keen eye for detail and composition to create stunning images that tell stories of the natural environment.His work has been featured in SmartPhotography, SaveUs, and many online platforms including Canon, and he is committed to promoting conservation efforts through his photography. [He believes that connecting people with nature through powerful imagery can inspire a greater appreciation for the environment.When not behind the lens, Shivayogi enjoys, teaching photography workshops, volunteering for conservation projects, and watching documentaries. He is based in Pune, where he continues to explore and document the beauty of the world around him.

Reach Udaipur airport. Take a cab to Bera, which is around 140 kms from Udaipur.

Reach Jawai Bandh railway station. We will arrange pickup from Jawai Bandh Railway Station at 12:30 pm.

You can take a cab from Udaipur to Bera, which is around 140 kms from Udaipur.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Telephoto lenses – preferably 500 mm or above
Zoom lenses – for the flexibility that it offers for unanticipated circumstances
Wide angle lenses for opportunities of landscape photography
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
Bean Bag (stuff with Bajra or thermacol or Rice).
Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
Body Warmer for the chilly early mornings.
Sun screens are very important
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
Carry a pair of good binoculars

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

Itinerary

Day 1

Pickup from Jawai Bandh Railway Station at 12:30 pm. On the way to our resort Castle Bera, we will be halting at the Jawai Bandh Dam for viewing crocodiles & some migratory birds. Proceed to the resort and check-in to the rooms. After a late lunch at about 2:30, spend some time in the village and get the feel of the ethnic culture & also the rural feel.

Leave for the Leopard Safari at 4:45 pm in open jeeps. Each Safari may last for approximately 3 hours. Chances of sighting of a leopard is extremely high. The trackers who accompany you in the jeep are excellent in their job and can track leopards from several meters away on hilly terrains. Return to resort after the safari and join the group at the dinner table.

Meals: Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks & Dinner

Day 2

Bed Tea at 05:30 am. Leave for an early morning Leopard safari. Track leopards in the hilly terrain for approximately 2 hours and as sun goes up, we return to the resort. The lakes on the way also offer excellent opportunity of photographing Crocodiles from close quarters. This is the best place for getting various migratory birds. Return to resort for breakfast by 10:00 am. Lunch at 1:00 pm and have some leisure time to go around the village and visit the old temples. Leave for the Leopard Safari at 4:45 pm in open jeeps. Return to resort after the safari and join for Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks & Dinner

Day 3

Bed Tea at 05:30 am. Leave for early morning Leopard safari for about 2 hours and then move to some of the smaller water bodies of the village. Do bird photography and then return to resort for lunch. Check out post lunch & leave resort by around 3:00 pm. Halt at Jawai Bandh for some sightings or Landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Field Learnings

On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following

How to approach Wildlife in the field
Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
How to get sharp images of moving subjectså
Framing and composition in the field
Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Image processing workshop

To maximize and complete your photographic learning, join our evening session of informal discussions on digital image processing. Our Expert will work on few of his own images or a few of yours (which you have clicked during the day) and demonstrate various techniques of image processing to give a final shape to your artwork. The following will be discussed

RAW files processing
Histogram and exposure control
Colour correction methods
Cropping and image resizing
Sharpening, cloning, dodging and burning
Noise reduction
Composition

Package Cost

Indian nationals:
Twin sharing: INR 39,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 56,000 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 615 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 860 per person inclusive of all taxes

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

WhatsApp to ask for a payment link / QR code to pay.

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

Cost includes

Pick up and drop from Jawai Bandh Railway Station
Accommodation for 2 nights and 3 days
Meals as mentioned for 2 nights and 3 days
All park charges, entry fees, jeep charges, guide charges etc
Photography teaching by DCP Wildlife Photography expert.
All Taxes and service charges.

Cost does not include:

Travel from Mumbai / Delhi – Jawai Bandh – Mumbai / Delhi
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

Please take a note that sighting of a Leopard 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

Bera, Rajasthan

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

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