India - Rajasthan Photo Tour.
Take stunning portraits in the Land of Kings.
The Tour.
Embark on an extraordinary photographic journey through Rajasthan, India's largest state, rich in history, tradition, and haunting beauty. This tour promises to take you through some of the most charming, vibrant, and photo-friendly places you could ever wish for.
The tour starts with a meet’n’greet at our hotel in the capital city of Delhi, after which we take the new express train to Jaipur, the Pink City, and eventually finish up back in Delhi. Along the way, we'll visit the magnificent Amber Fort, the Golden City of Jaisalmer, the rolling sands of the Thar Desert, the Blue City of Jodhpur, the breathtaking Mehrangarh Fort, the hidden gem of Ranakhpur, and the picturesque City of Lakes, Udaipur.
As well as visiting the acknowledged highlights of Rajasthan, we always allow time for the unexpected in the true spirit of adventure. We are happy to make random stops or diversions if we see a great photo opportunity. Portraits are the main focus of our tours, for it's the people who are the soul of any culture, especially in Rajasthan, where the locals radiate pride and beauty in their attire and jewellery.
We have designed this photography tour to cater to your unique needs as a photographer, ensuring that you travel with your camera bag conveniently and safely close to hand. We generally use a minibus big enough to give you two seats, one for you and one for your equipment. On the narrower roads, we use spacious cars, with no more than three photographers per car, to ensure everyone has ample space.
As always, our tour is led by Nathan, who first visited Rajasthan in 1990 and has unmatched skills in engaging with the local people and coaching photography techniques. His expertise will ensure you go home with a portfolio of images that will make any photographer proud.
Join us on this unforgettable photographic journey through Rajasthan, capturing the beauty, history, and culture of one of India's most fascinating states.
Photo Highlights.
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Portraits
Local ladies dressed like princesses
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Jaipur
The Pink City
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Bagru Village
Printing fabrics
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Jeep drive
Get off the beaten track
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Jodhpur
The Blue City
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Jaisalmer
The Golden City
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Gadisar Lake
Private sunrise shoot
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Desert Village
Traditional dancing private shoot
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Sam Dunes
Sand dunes and camels
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Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi
Private stepwell shoot
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Ranakpur
Rural adventures
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Udaipur
City of Lakes
Check out our photo book below:
Here’s a photo book we made from the tour over the past few years. We’ll provide you with templates (including suggested text) and help you to upload your own images, so that you can make your own on the tour and print it when you get home.
Tour Details.
Est. 2015
Duration: 13 days, 12 nights, 11 days of shooting.
Dates and Prices
2025
October 11 - 23 (to coincide with Diwali)
US$6650
Past participants will get a special discount.
Our fee includes hotels, breakfast, bottled water throughout the tour, as well as all transport including airport transfers. This tour also includes one internal flight. We base our fee on accommodation in a single room, (always A/C with private bathroom) though we offer discounts for couples sharing rooms, as well as for non-photographers. If you need help with insurance for this tour, please let us know and we can put you in touch with a broker that should be able to help you.
Our Itinerary.
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Day 1
Arrive any time: Enjoy free transfer to Delhi hotel
PM: Optional technical and aesthetic travel photography workshop for those who need it
Sunset: Meet Nathan and the group
Sleep: Delhi Aerocity boutique hotel
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Day 2
Sunrise: Transfer to Delhi train station
AM: Train to Jaipur
PM: City Palace / Pink City walk
Sunset: Palace of the Winds
Sleep: Jaipur boutique hotel
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Day 3
Sunrise: Jal Mahal
AM: Flower market
PM: Amber Fort
Sunset: Nahargarh Fort
Sleep: Jaipur boutique hotel
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Day 4
Sunrise: Free time
AM: Train to Jodhpur
PM: Jodhpur stepwell
Sunset: Jaswant Thada Temple
Sleep: Jodhpur Haveli hotel
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Day 5
Sunrise: Hotel rooftop
AM: Drive to Jaisalmer
PM: Jaisalmer city walk
Sunset: City vantage point
Sleep: Jaisalmer boutique hotel
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Day 6
Sunrise: Gadsisar Lake
AM: Jaisalmer Fort
PM: Sufi village with muscians
Sunset: Dancers in dunes
Sleep: Sam Dunes camp
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Day 7
Sunrise: Camels in dunes
AM: Drive to Jodhpur
PM: Blue city street walk
Sunset: Mehrangarh Fort from west side
Sleep: Jodhpur Haveli hotel
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Day 8
Sunrise: Hotel roof top
AM: Bishnoi village
PM: Narlai village walk
Sunset: Rabari sheep herders
Sleep: Ranakpur heritage hotel
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Day 9
Sunrise: Free time
AM: Tribal village walk
PM: Jain Temple
Sunset: Rabari family in farm yard
Sleep: Ranakpur heritage hotel
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Day 10
Sunrise: Hotel rooftop
AM: Water wheels
PM: Udaipur city walk
Sunset: Lake Pichola
Sleep: Udaipur lakeside hotel
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Day 11
Sunrise: Vibrant wholesale market
AM: Royal Palace visit
PM: Post-processing workshop
Sunset: Lake Pichola boat trip
Sleep: Udaipur lakeside hotel
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Day 12
Sunrise: Lakeside hotel
AM: Eklingji village walk
PM: Flight to Delhi
Sunset: Picture review
Sleep: Delhi luxury hotel
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Day 13
Either depart after lunch with our airport transfer
Or consider our 24-hour Taj Mahal extension with sunset and sunrise privileges
We know you will have had a fabulous time
Bon Voyage
Make the dream a reality.
Tuition.
On any of our tours, stunning photography is the name of the game, and our objective is for you to leave with a collection of images that you'll be proud to show off. Indeed, many of our past participants have gone on to win awards and competitions with photographs taken on our tours.
Nathan’s teaching approach is very hands-on, as he believes in learning by doing. He will guide you through technical challenges, provide artistic inspiration, and lead by example in approaching locals for great portraits. You'll be amazed at the striking and authentic images you'll be able to capture.
We also offer Lightroom workshops during our tours, where we cover workflow management and picture processing. We'll show you the tools to take your travel photography to the next level and provide tips on saving your pictures for various outputs like social media, e-books, and printing.
If this is your first tour with us, you can also join Nathan’s pre-tour workshop, designed to equip you with essential skills for travel photography. Covering technical competence, creative observation, and ethical responsibility with a focus on people and culture, this workshop is perfect if you’re new to travel photography or need a refresher. The workshop runs on the first day of the tour from around 1-5pm. Enhance your photography skills and capture breathtaking moments to treasure forever. Apply via our tour request form and prepare to take your photography skills to the next level.
Where We Stay.
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Boutique hotels
Accommodation is a key element of any tour and we have gone to great lengths to secure luxury hotels in amazing old havelis, heritage buildings, luxury tents, and even royal retreats to enhance your sense of being in Rajasthan. Unlike many other tours, we assume you will want a private room to yourself.
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Charming rooms
We do not charge a single-person supplement but we do offer a discount if you choose to share a room if you are travelling with a partner or friend. We are very competitively priced, but we don’t cut corners on accommodation; on the contrary, others can charge more for less, and we have no hidden costs.
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Fabulous locations
Although you deserve a rest, most of our hotels and restaurants also have photography in mind. You can photograph interesting things within the building or outside from a good vantage point. Our restaurant choices always have an exciting menu, and we consider your good health a primary concern.
TripAdvisor.
Michael F - September 2019
Nathan is in a league of his own when it comes to planning and setting the scene, and improvising to capitalise on the moment. We came away (tired but exhilarated) having had an immersive exposure to the culture, people, sights and sounds of this diverse area of India. Nathan not only gives guidance on composition and camera settings as we go along, but encourages us to engage with the locals during the many street/market walks.
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