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Around 100 kms away from Pune, exists a small town, also referred to as the “Bharatpur of Maharashtra”, as it hosts thousands of migratory birds during the winter. One of the major attractions of Bhigwan is the arrival of the greater flamingos with the onset of the migratory season. However, the area is studded with many other different species of birds including Herons, Cormorants, Egrets, Kingfishers, ducks, geese and many more. Most of the bird sightings happen around two places, Diksal and Kumbhargaon. DCP is organizing a very exciting bird photography camp at Bhigwan this winter.Scheduled dates: 15th-16th January 2022
Day 1
Our journey starts from Navi Mumbai by 7 am in the morning. The assembly point and time will be intimated to you by our Skipper. We will be traveling on road in Tempo Traveller and will reach Kumbhargaon by around 2:30 pm. We will have breakfast and lunch on the way. We will freshen up and by 3:30 pm, we will proceed for the 1st boat ride. This ride will continue till 6.00 pm and we will have excellent opportunities to photograph the beautiful avifauna of Bhigwan from a close distance. Dont miss the silhouettes against the setting Sun of Bhigwan. After this ride, we will proceed to Baramati, where we will halt for the night.
Day 2
Next day, we arrive early to Kumbhargaon for the 2nd boat ride of the trip which will start by 7 am. Carry biscuits or other munchies along. After doing photography for a couple of hours, we will come back for a late breakfast. After that, we can spend some time walking around and photographying the Grey herons, Ruddy Shelducks and the Terns in nearby area. Return journery will start from Bhigwan post lunch at about 2.00 pm to reach Mumbai by 7.00 pm.
We will be staying the night at a comfortable hotel at Baramati. Accommodation is basic and on sharing basis.
Things to carry
Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm for birds
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
Carry a bean bag to stabilize your gears while shooting from boat
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
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
Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
Framing and composition in the field
Ethics in Wildlife Photography
Yogesh Chavan, a graduate from JJ School of Applied Arts, apart from being a visualizer, a poet, a writer and an actor, he is a full time Yoga trainer and Acupressure Therapist. He is also a skilled outdoor adventure sports trainer. He has authored the popular book MATHERAN - A Practical Guide. Many of his images have drawn considerable popularity in many publications including BNHS CEC and MTDCs quarterly magazine - Maharashtra Unlimited. He has sound knowledge of the biodiversity around and currently engaged at Saguna baug on an Agro-Tourism outfit. He is associated in the DCP panel as a Skipper and a naturalist.
Rs. 9750 per person inclusive of all taxes
Cost includes
Transport from and to Mumbai in Tempo Traveller
All meals as mentioned in itinerary
Stay for one night at Baramati
All boat ride charges
All guide and instructor fees
All taxes and service charges
Cost does not include:
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
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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bhigwan Bird sanctuary, kumbhargaon. hotel kumbhargaon bird watching, Pune, Maharashtra, India 413132, India
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