Photography Tour in Nepal - 11 Days

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Photography Tour in Nepal
Trip Facts
Duration11 Days
Maximum Altitude1300m
Group Size1-50
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTour
Best TimeAll Seasons

Nepal is a country with more than thousands of geographical diversity that covers nature, culture, the different lifestyles of the people, religion flora, and fauna. The country is also famous for its great landscapes and Himalayan Vista Trekking presents the magnificent and exciting quintet of natural, historical, cultural, and religious photography tours on your interest which is including several UNESCO World heritage sites.

So, a photography tour in Nepal leads you to explore medieval kingdoms like Kantipur, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur located inside Kathmandu Valley, pagodas, religious temples, wood carvings, stone-built temples, typical villages, Himalayan landscapes, farmlands and hillsides with a particular effort to encounter various local unique culture and ethnic group of Nepal.

The Himalayan country of Nepal is full of mind-blowing sceneries, but we focus on a particular photography tour section rather than other activities organizing special itineraries lets you the special opportunities to experience the lifestyles of locals and encounter smiley and happy people who are living their daily life in markets, towns, houses, temples, and remote areas habitats.
Moreover, Kathmandu valley is the amalgamation of the ancient three states Bhaktapur, Patan, and Kantipur.

We have managed a smooth sightseeing tour including six UNESCO world heritage sites. So, the Nepal photography tour is best suited for all photographers from the glove who are keen to take the perfect snapshots of the hidden gems of Nepal. The tiny mountainous nations have plenty of chances to take perfect shots of photography which photographers are searching for, such as nature, wildlife, a mountain panorama, cultural hubs, and countless festivals are the strongest logic for the photographer to visit Nepal.

Tour in Nepal provides you with delightful opportunities to enjoy the funny tourism activities including perfect memorable shots of diverse landscapes. This is the best way to experiment with the unexplored phenomena of Nepal and reveal out to the photo audience from around the world. The country is unique because of its different geography which started from low land 60 meters from Kechana kal to the world’s highest peak Mount Everest (8848.86 m).

The Kathmandu valley carries a long history dating back to the 1st century including 3 kingdoms, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, and has 3 prime temples and palaces like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square but among them, Bhaktapur is one of the oldest city which is also known a city of devotees, Patan is a city of fine arts and Kathmandu is a city of temples.

Local Newari people celebrate a number of festivals and ceremonies, it will be the prime content for travelers to keep the memory inside the people’s mind and reels of the camera.

If you are looking for the best photography tour in Nepal it is a nice idea to set the tour for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitawan, and Lumbini where you can see the diverse Himalayan sceneries including various landscapes of the small beautiful country.

The snow horizon of the stunning Annapurna Mountains and the natural beauty of farmlands including a modern lakeside city can be observed in Pokhara. The silver snowcapped mountains are awesome, the landscapes are tantalizing and the views are incredible. If you are keen to visit Annapurna Base Camp Trek we can optimize the trip via Poonhill. The trekking let you experience majestic mountains and provide mesmerizing snapshots of the towering peaks of Dhaulagiri (8,169m), Annapurna I (8,091m), and Machhapuchre (fishtail, 6,993m) Himalayan ranges.

Exploration of Gurung and Magar ethnic groups’ settlement is another best part of this trekking where plenty of photography content can be available. The experiment of trekking in Nepal around the Khumbu region, Langtang valley Manaslu region, and Upper Mustang will be an extra achievement in your lifetime experience.

Furthermore, Himalayan Vista Trekking has offered a special photography tour in Nepal for veteran and professional photographers or travelers who are hungry for exploring unique and undiscovered hidden treasures of Nepal and suit for photography learners too.

Highlights of the Photography Tour

  • Get general knowledge of Nepal
  • Experience the historical, cultural, and religious through sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.
  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple
  • Observe the well-crafted wood carving around the historical shrines
  • Extraordinary views of stunning mountains from Nagarkot and the real taste of Newari foods in Bhaktapur
  • Enjoy the beautiful and mesmerizing panorama of the Annapurna Himalayan ranges
  • Awesome and delightful trekking experience in the Annapurna region
  • 360 degrees view of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Barahchuli Annapurna, and Fishtail Himalayan range from Poon Hill (3,210m)
  • National park safari in Chitawan national park where you can see the diverse wild flora and fauna, nature, and sunset view

On the other hand, in Chitawan we will do a Tharu eco village tour and observe their museum, and the tribes from the origin of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan India. We will also discover the different wild animals in a national park that was established for tiger conservation and provides more opportunities for magnificent photography including organized elephant bathing, jungle walk, elephant ride, jeep safari, canoeing, and many more.

In our photography, one can taste the different phenomena like encountering local people intimately and you can learn about culture and information about the cast and customs with local guides’ help. The surprising gift is to know about the uniqueness of various cultures and customs in Nepal.

Most importantly, transportation is another key part of the tour to be considered for any tour event on photography. There are two domestic flights we can use to avoid unnecessary long drives but it all depends on you because driving is also not bad because we can stop our vehicles and take snaps on our way.

When you are on your way to travel we pay attention to your photography equipment like a camera, tripod, and camera bags should be protected safely so that, you can have confidence and delight on the tour. In this aspect, we always manage comfortable private vehicles rather than public buses for enough space for keeping accessories and photography equipment.

Photography Tour in Nepal

HVT will bring you to the perfect locations for a photography tour in Nepal because the location is one of the key elements while you are doing photography. This site will provide you with lots of photography course content and develop your photography skills also after exploring such major highlighted areas of Nepal.

Likewise, catching the gorgeous sunrise and sunset shots in the Himalayan series also the beneficial achievements and immersing through the ancient yet lively medieval back street in Kathmandu’s old fortress.

Similarly, you will be enchanted by being witnessed by the spiritual Hindu and Buddhist shrines like pagoda styles temples, and stupas hanging colorfully decorated prayer flags. Get an opportunity to share ideas, thoughts, and knowledge with local people each other.

It is awesome to take pictures of locals who are in traditional costumes including lord Shiva’s devotees like Sadhus. If you are lucky you can catch shots of tigers, one–horned rhinoceros, and crocodiles in the Rapti river while taking a jungle or jeep safari inside the jungle and canoeing.

So, the country positioned between India and China expanded the heights of gorgeous Himalayas consisting of essential agrarian and medieval features that have carried the epic history and diverse geography are still the noticeable phenomenology of everyday life.

Since Nepal was first opened for roaming strangers by foreign nationals in the fifties it is best known as the epicenter of Himalayan photography enterprises. Hence, our photography tour in Nepal not only prioritizes just an opportunity to divert oneself in the blissful Himalayas but also a rare opportunity to take a return step of valuable time.

Standing in front of the entire universe is an apparent kaleidoscope of exceptional landscapes, heavenly elevated pastures, awe–inspiring mountains, exciting Himalayas, marvelous travel destinations, world heritage sites, pristine turquoise lakes and waterfalls, and exotic food items.

Moreover, Nepal is definitely the greatest central hub for delightful photography which is undoubtedly the photographer’s delightful land of eternal attraction as this photography tour presents an awesome photography experiment that shouldn’t be missed!

Itinerary
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Our office representatives will welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport after landed, you will recognize him as he will be standing there with the name card of "Himalayan Vista Trekking". He will transfer your hotel by private vehicle. At the hotel, after you have checked – in and got refreshment, we will brief about the photography program as per the itineraries regarding your tour. After the meeting there will not be any activities rest of the day so, you can enjoy yourself doing anything that you like to do.

At the first starting day of your photography tour you will visit Swoyambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square which are the most famous heritage sites in Kathmandu. After a delicious breakfast, we will lead you to the Swayambhunath hilltop stupa (monkey temple) which is most popular site belongs to both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa is surrounding by several chaityas and many temples as well as other shrines. The iconic stupa is ornamented with many colorful prayer flags making the environment more peaceful and attractive. You will also be enchanted with the extraordinary panoramic views of Kathmandu valley and majestic mountains in the horizon combines with beautiful Nagarjun national park. There are hundreds of sacred monkeys and you will catch some glimpse any of them in your cameras. After photography around Swoyambhunath Stupa we drive to ancient historical royal courtyard of Kathmandu Durbar Square date back to the 3rd century, the heritage site is hub for different old Hindu shrines like temples, statues, monuments, fountains, ponds and collection of various courtyards. It is a significant place for religious festivals, holy ceremonies and royal events. The inside part of Kathmandu Durbar Square belongs to ancient Royal palaces, now it is diverted into museum. The outer part is covering with several pagoda styles Hindu temples like Kasthamandap, Kumari house, Jagannath Temple, and Taleju Bhawani temple but the most bizarre site of this historical property is the Kumari Bahal because it is occupied by the living embodiment of the Hindu mother goddess Kumari. There are thousands of wood carvings over the wall and pillars of temples which are the perfect content for photography. Kathamndu valley is the perfect hub for the photography where you can find thousands of ancient treasures, people, back streets and typical traditional houses. You can go around and choose your best photography options.

There are two most Hinduism and Buddhism pilgrimage sites on the second day for your photography tour, they are Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. In the morning we will drive to Pashupatinath Temple and spend our time there first half of the day. This two – storied golden temple is one of the historic and sacred Hindu temple in Kathmandu. However, tourists are not permitted to enter inside premises but exploring outer part is awesome. Hence, outer section of the temple consists of centuries – old temples, stone inscriptions, different statues, hundreds of Shiva Lingams and yogashrams. Along the walk through stoned pavement, you most likely to encounter with a few Sadhus living in the yard of temples. You can take the photography of those religious abstinence with their authorization but they will ask for small tips for taking their pictures. After completing tour around Pashupatinath Temple then proceed to Bouddhanath Stupa another important site for photography. This meditative Buddhist shrine is one of the world's biggest and oldest orbicular Buddhist monument in the globe. The structural base of this enormous stupa is consisting of a white painted dome, on top stand the different stages of enlighten with Buddha's big eyes. In the evening if you want you can join the pilgrims on their koras (circumambulations) to experiment tranquility. It will be the perfect time for taking photos of monks and devotees doing the circumambulations. There are many colorful homes and some Buddhists monasteries and cafes are there for your lunch and tea, coffee shops, souvenir shops and finally you can go to rooftop cafes for snacks or coffees and take the stunning of huge stupa.

It will be the awesome experience with the combination and of trekking and photography. It will be taken around 2/3 hours to arrive Australian Camp from Kande and you will welcome by the astounding views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Fishtail. Australian Camp must be the best point to observe mountain series of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Fishtail, overnight stay at the tea house.

After breakfast you will be back to Pokhara and check in the hotel and eat your lunch. After lunch go for boating in Phewa lake and go around Lakeside city.

Early in the morning go for sunrise to Sarangkot and back to hotel eat your breakfast then go to visit Devi's fall, Gupteswor Mahadev cave, and Peace pagoda in the hilltop and take the photography of stunning mountains. In the evening experience the nightlife of Lakeside city.

In the morning after breakfast start your journey towards Lumbini, on the way you will experience the typical village life and different terrace and beautiful pastureland of paddy fields. After arrive in Lumbini check in the hotel and go around the Maya Devi temple which is the main spot of Lumbini where Buddha was born. Go around and take the pictures of different monasteries constructed by different countries and institutions.

Today, we will drive to Chitawan along the plain areas passing through different farmland of Terai region and arrive to Chitawan. In the evening we do sightseeing around the bank of Rapti River and we may take the snaps of crocodile and sometime we can take the picture of rhinoceros.

Early in the morning guide will lead you for canoeing and you may take the pictures of different birds and crocodile, Ghadials and visit elephant breeding farm in Meghauli and while return visit Tharu cultural village which is the best photography content for the phtograpghy

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