Venture deep into the temperate forests of Eastern Himalayas to photograph the endangered and elusive Red Panda in its natural habitat. This fully guided 4 Nights / 5 Days photography expedition includes exclusive on-field mentoring, landscape & astro photography, and dedicated post-processing support.
Best of all — it’s available on custom dates between March–May or September–November.
All-inclusive from NJP (New Jalpaiguri) | Small groups | Twin-sharing accommodation | Ethical tracking
📍 Expedition Details:
📅 Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
🚂 Start & End Point: NJP (New Jalpaiguri)
🐾 Red Panda & Himalayan Biodiversity Tracking
🛏️ Twin Sharing Stay in Forest Lodges
🚙 All Ground Transport (NJP to NJP)
🍛 All Meals Included
🧭 Guides, Permits, Local Trackers Included
📸 On-Field Wildlife Photography Mentorship
💻 Post-Processing Tips & Review Sessions
🌌 Landscape + Astro Photography Sessions (weather dependent)
🌿 Custom Dates Available – March to May & September to November
✅ Inclusions:
All transport from NJP and back (shared 4x4s)
All meals (veg/non-veg) during the expedition
Twin-sharing room in eco-friendly homestays/lodges
Forest entry permits, local guides, and expert trackers
Field mentoring + post-processing support
Astro & landscape sessions (weather permitting)
❌ Exclusions:
Travel to/from NJP from your city
Camera/lens rentals (available on request)
Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, shopping, etc.)
Tips for local staff and trackers
Extra stays before/after the tour dates
👥 Who Should Join
Wildlife photographers eager to document one of the rarest and most elusive mammals in the Eastern Himalayas
Nature lovers and conservation storytellers looking to capture biodiversity in high-altitude cloud forests
Birders and macro photographers transitioning into mammal behavior and forest habitat work
Landscape and night-sky enthusiasts wanting layered forest scenes and astro compositions
Photography learners who enjoy offbeat, immersive, small-group experiences guided by a professional mentor
Anyone with a love for slow exploration, silent observation, and deep patience in wild spaces
🎯 What You Will Learn & Gain
📸 Tracking & Photographing Elusive Mammals – Reading signs, working with local trackers, and positioning for the shot without disturbing the animal
🌲 Composing in Dense Forests – Learning how to frame with depth, texture, and natural light inside cluttered environments
🌌 Astro & Landscape Photography – Techniques for night sky compositions and misty ridge-line landscapes
🧠 On-Field Decision Making – Exposure control, manual focusing, and using telephotos in low contrast areas
💻 Post-Processing Mastery – Recovering detail in low light, selective contrast, and natural toning
🐾 Conservation Awareness – Understand the fragile ecosystem Red Pandas inhabit, and how your photos can tell impactful stories
🧳 Portfolio Expansion – Retur
