Nepal - Festivals Photo Tour.

The Tour.

Embark on an unforgettable photographic adventure through Nepal, a land of magnificent landscapes, ancient kingdoms, and diverse local cultures. Our tour offers a unique blend of historical, cultural, and religious sites, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites, and opportunities to engage with the local people as they go about their daily lives.

We begin in the Kathmandu Valley, where we'll visit three medieval kingdoms and see six UNESCO World Heritage sites. From there, we'll take a short flight to Chitwan National Park's flat plains, where we'll visit little-known tribes originally from the Thar desert in Rajasthan, India, and encounter the park's varied wildlife, including rhinos, tigers and elephants.

Next, we travel along the scenic Prithvi highway en route to Pokhara, making numerous stops at some of Nepal's most important religious, wild, and historic trading sites. Pokhara, a beautiful town on Phewa Lake's borders, makes an excellent base for sunrise and sunset visits to small villages, with stunning views of the Annapurna range.

The October 2024 tour will be led by one of our guest photographers, Maciej Radomski, a seasoned photographer with 30 years of experience who has spent more than 15 years organising and leading photography expeditions in East Africa and Asia. As usual, we will be accompanied by our trusted local guide who will provide insights into the local culture and play a key role in connecting the group with the local people who we meet along the way. Nathan will also join the first couple of days of the tour to answer any questions from the group and ensure a smooth handover to Maciej.

Throughout the tour, Maciej will encourage you to encounter local people in a very 'up close and personal' way, teaching you about their culture with the help of our local guide. We recognise your unique needs as a photographer and know you will always want to travel with your camera bag safely and conveniently close to you. We provide ample space for your camera bag on all transportation, including internal flights and four-wheel drive transport.

We've timed this tour to coincide with the New Year festival in April, and the Dashain or Diwali festival in October, adding a very colourful and lively experience to the trip. We also offer several fascinating optional extras on this photo tour, including paragliding, parasailing, helicopter rides, and even an Everest flight.

Join us on this unique and unforgettable photographic adventure through Nepal, where the stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality of the Nepalese people will leave an indelible impression on your heart and your photographic portfolio.