Sundarban Wildlife Photography Workshop with Jayanta Guha
 
Dates: 13 – 17 November 2026
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Location: Sundarban, West Bengal
Workshop Fee: ₹40,999 per person (Twin Sharing)
Starting Point: Ex-Kolkata
Group Size: Limited Participants
 
Immerse yourself in the enchanting waterways and dense mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove ecosystem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This extraordinary wilderness is home to the iconic Royal Bengal Tiger, an incredible diversity of birds, estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, and countless other species that thrive within its unique tidal landscape. Designed for passionate wildlife photographers, this immersive workshop goes beyond simply documenting wildlife—it focuses on creating compelling, story-driven images that capture the spirit of this remarkable ecosystem.
 
Under the mentorship of Jayanta Guha, you'll learn how to transform wildlife encounters into powerful photographs using light, composition, behavior, timing, and creative vision. Every boat safari and winding mangrove creek becomes an outdoor classroom where you'll refine both your technical skills and artistic approach. The workshop emphasizes ethical wildlife photography, understanding animal behavior, creative composition, storytelling, and thoughtful image-making—helping you develop a distinctive photographic style while experiencing one of India's most iconic wilderness destinations.
 
Workshop Highlights
 
📸 Guided Wildlife Photography Boat Safaris
🐅 Opportunity to Photograph the Royal Bengal Tiger
🦅 Bird Photography in One of India's Richest Wetland Ecosystems
🎓 Hands-on Mentorship by Jayanta Guha
🎨 Creative Wildlife Photography Techniques
🌅 Golden Hour & Behaviour Photography
🖼️ Image Review & Portfolio Critique
💻 Post-Processing Session
👥 Small Group Learning Experience
📖 Develop Creative Vision & Wildlife Storytelling
 
What You'll Learn
 
🎯 Wildlife composition techniques
📷 Camera settings for wildlife photography
🌅 Working with natural light
🦅 Bird-in-flight photography
🐅 Understanding wildlife behaviour
🌿 Environmental wildlife portraits
🎨 Creative storytelling through wildlife images
💻 Professional Lightroom & Photoshop workflow
 
What to Expect
 
🚤 Morning & evening photography boat safaris
🐅 Opportunities to photograph the Royal Bengal Tiger (subject to sightings)
🦅 Diverse birdlife and mangrove wildlife
👨‍🏫 Continuous field guidance from Jayanta Guha
📷 Hands-on photography demonstrations
💻 Image editing & post-processing sessions
🖼️ Portfolio review and constructive feedback
💬 Personalized one-to-one mentoring
🌿 An immersive experience in the world's largest mangrove forest
 
Why You Should Join
 
✨ Develop a stronger creative vision for wildlife photography
📷 Master creative wildlife photography techniques
🎨 Learn to create artistic, story-driven wildlife images
👨‍🏫 Learn directly from Jayanta Guha
🌿 Photograph one of the world's most unique mangrove ecosystems
📈 Build a stronger and more diverse wildlife portfolio
 
Who Should Join
 
📸 Wildlife Photographers
🦅 Bird Photographers
🌿 Nature Enthusiasts
📷 Beginners eager to learn wildlife photography
📸 Intermediate Photographers
🏆 Advanced Photographers looking to refine their creativity
❤️ Anyone passionate about wildlife, conservation, and photography
 
Sundarban Wildlife
 
Mammals
🐅 Royal Bengal Tiger
🦌 Spotted Deer (Chital)
🐗 Wild Boar
🦦 Smooth-coated Otter
🐒 Rhesus Macaque
🐱 Fishing Cat (rare)
 
Birds
🦅 White-bellied Sea Eagle
🦅 Brahminy Kite
🐦 Brown-winged Kingfisher
🐦 Black-capped Kingfisher
🐦 Stork-billed Kingfisher
🐦 Collared Kingfisher
🪶 Lesser Adjutant
🪽 Grey Heron
🪽 Purple Heron
🕊️ Egrets, Waders & Shorebirds
 
Reptiles & Others
🐊 Estuarine Crocodile
🦎 Water Monitor Lizard
🦀 Mangrove Crabs
🐟 Mudskippers
🐚 Horseshoe Crabs
 
Creative Photography Focus
 
🎨 Creative compositions
🌅 Golden light photography
🌿 Environmental storytelling
🪞 Reflection photography
📷 Layering & natural framing
✨ Minimalistic wildlife photography
⚡ Behaviour & action photography
🦅 Birds in flight
🌫 Atmospheric mangrove landscapes
📖 Visual storytelling through wildlife
 
Package Includes
 
🏨 4 Nights Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🚐 Pickup from Kolkata
🚐 Drop to Kolkata
🚤 Photography boat safaris
🌿 Forest entry permits & boat permits
👨‍🏫 Field mentorship by Jayanta Guha
💻 Post-processing workshop
📖 Photography briefing
🖼️ Portfolio review & image critique
 
Package Excludes
 
🚆 Flight / Train tickets to Kolkata
🧳 Personal expenses
☕ Snacks & beverages
🛡️ Travel insurance
📷 Camera equipment
🧺 Laundry & room service
💰 Tips & gratuities
❌ Anything not mentioned under "Includes"
 
Day-wise Itinerary
 
📅 Day 1
🚐 Pickup from Kolkata
🍽️ Lunch
🏨 Check-in
📖 Photography briefing
🚤 Late afternoon & evening boat photography trail
👨‍🏫 Hands-on wildlife photography workshop
🍛 Dinner
 
📅 Day 2
🌅 Early morning boat safari
🍳 Breakfast
📷 Creative wildlife photography techniques
🍽️ Lunch
💻 Post-processing session
🚤 Evening photography trail
🦅 Wildlife behaviour & bird photography
🍛 Dinner
 
📅 Day 3
🌅 Morning photography session
📷 Creative composition & wildlife storytelling
🍽️ Lunch
🖼️ Image review & portfolio critique
💻 Editing workflow & creative processing
🚤 Evening boat safari
🎨 Artistic wildlife photography session
🍛 Dinner
 
📅 Day 4
🌅 Morning wildlife photography session
📷 Advanced creative techniques
🍽️ Lunch
👨‍🏫 One-to-one mentoring
💻 Image review & discussion
🚤 Evening golden hour photography session
🍛 Dinner
 
📅 Day 5
🌅 Final morning photography session
🍳 Breakfast
🧳 Check-out
🚐 Return to Kolkata
🏙️ Reach Kolkata by afternoon