Come join me, Rarindra Prakarsa, to the most wonderful place for portrait photography Rajashtan, India at the end of this year December 2023. Best time to visit Rajashtan ! Mentored and arranged by Rarindra & Indian photographer Tania Chatterjhee
The Date: Dec, 2nd (arrival)-8th (departure/leaving) 2023. With total 6 (Six) shooting days.
Package price per pax: USD 2,250
Group Size: 7 (Seven) participants.
Flight Destination: Udaipur (arrival) and Jodhpur (Leaving)
Difficulties: Easy to average/medium.
What’s included in the package?
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Hotel based on:
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Two days Shared Room in Udaipur with twin beds.
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Four nights Single suplement (private room) in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur
(Extra USD 120 for whole nights single-supplements room)
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All local transport related to the entire trip, incl: Airport transfer
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An extra car to carry luggage
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All meals starting from Day 1 ( 2nd Dec, 2023) lunch to Day 8 (9th Dec, 2023)
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All Local guides and models/talents
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A person will be appointed to carry and help with the lighting equipment
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Mineral water throughout the trip
What’s NOT included?
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Accommodations outside the tour date
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International flights to India
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Visa (on arraival) to India. Or any visa aplicable for your country.
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Tipping for driver
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Alcohol or any beverage not provided by organizer.
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Travel insurance
What to Bring
Camera gears
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Two camera bodies is highly suggested.
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Lenses: suggestion: 24-70, 70-200
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Godox triggers
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Everything to cover up our gears from dust during shooting
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Passport (make sure its validation)
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Personal medicines
Payment method:
USD 1,000 Down Payment Upon Booking (non refundable- before 23rd June 2023). Required as Dec considered as peak season.
Second payment : (Before Sep 15th)
Refund/cancellation policy*:
Refund 50% (Sept 15th-Oct 1st)
Refund 25% (Oct 1st-Nov 15th)
Refund 0% (after Nov 15th)
*% from the amount of second payment
BANK CENTRAL ASIA (US Dollar ONLY)
Account number: 4912 260 571
Account name: Budi Prakasa Karyadi
Branch: Jalan Panjang
Address: Jalanl Panjang 79 EF, Kelapa Dua, Jakarta 11520, Indonesia
SWIFT Code: CENAIDJA
BANK CENTRAL ASIA (Rupiah currency for Indonesian participants)
(Use current USD-IDR convertion when transfering)
Account name: BUDI PRAKASA KARYADI
Account number: 084 046 5012
Swift code: CENAIDJA
Branch: Wisma Asia I
Bank Address: Wisma Asia I, JL Jend S. Parman, Kav. 79, Jakarta 11420
ITINERARY *
Day 1 ( 2nd Dec, 2023 ) at Udaipur
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Airport transfer to Udaipur around 8:00 morning. Depending on your arrival.
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Relax at hotel lobby / Roam around nearby places of Udaipur
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Check-in to Hotel at 12 pm , rest and relax
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Lunch at 1.30 pm
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Photoshoot 3.30-5.30 pm ( male and female models in traditional attires with backdrop of lake/palace/heritage buildings ),
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Proceed with dinner at 7.30
Day 2 ( 3rd Dec, 2023 ) at Udaipur
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Breakfast at 7: 30 am
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Early morning shoot 8.00am - 12.00 am ( Village shoot of male, female and kids for environmental portraits/headshot portraits and village life )
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Lunch at 1.30 pm
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Photoshoot 3.30-5.30 pm ( leisure boat ride on lake and monuments shoot )
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Dinner at 7.30
Day 3 (4th Dec, 2023 ) at Jodhpur
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Breakfast at 7am-7.30 am
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Check-out from hotel at 8.00 am
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5/6 hours journey to Jodhpur ( 250 km )
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Lunch on the way at 1.00pm
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Check-in to hotel at 2.00/2.30 pm
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4.00 pm – 6.00 pm: Session Male model portrait shoot in traditional attire with backdrop of blue city
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Dinner at 7.30 pm
Day 4 ( 5th Dec, 2023 ) at Jodhpur
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Photoshoot at stepwell with male and female models from 6.00 am – 8.00 am
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Breakfast at 8.30 am
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Blue city photo shoot 10.00 am – 1.00 pm ( portrait / blue city life shoot with male and female models)
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Lunch at 1.30 pm
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Photoshoot shoot from 4.00pm – 6.00 pm ( portrait / blue city life shoot with male and female models )
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Dinner at 7.30 pm
Day 5 ( 6th Dec, 2023 ) at Jodhpur
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Leave hotel at 6.30 am for village shoot. Village is around 120 km will take 2/2.5 hours
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On the way packed breakfast and rest room break
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Reach village by 10 am
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Rajasthani Village life of men, women, kids and portrait photoshoot 10am – 2pm ( snacks and drinks will be served during photoshoot )
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Late Lunch at 2.30 pm – 3.00pm
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Return back to Jodhpur by 7.00pm
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Dinner at 7.30/8.00 pm
Day 6 ( 7th Dec, 2023 ) at Jaisalmer
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Early morning Check out from hotel at 6.30 am
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Journey to Jaisalmir sand dunes will take 6/7 hours ( 330 km )
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On the way packed breakfast
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Lunch at 12.00
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Check-in to tents ( beside desert ) at 2.00 pm
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Sunset sand dune shoot from 4.00pm – 6.00pm (desert life shoot with camels in sand dunes and men and women in local traditional attire )
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Dinner at 7.30 pm
Day 7 ( 8th Dec, 2023 ) at Jodhpur
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Early morning sunrise shoot from 6.00 am – 8.30 am (desert life shoot with camels in sand dunes and men and women in local traditional attire )
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Breakfast at 9.00 am
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Check out at 10.30 am
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Return back to Jodhpur. 6/7 hours drive. In between we will try to visit some places of Jaisalmer ( optional, depending on time availability)
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On the way Lunch break at 1.30 pm
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Check in to Jodhpur hotel by 6pm/6.30pm
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Dinner at 7.30 pm
Day 8 ( 9th Dec, 2023 ) Departure
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Breakfast at 7.30 am
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Free time
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Early lunch at 11.30 am
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Check out from hotel at 12pm
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Jodhpur airport drop
Additional information
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This is a tentative itinerary. Timing of shooting and meals might change depending on situation
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2nd Dec, 2023 after arrival at Udaipur , guests might have to wait in hotel lobby for 2/3 hours because check-in timing is 12 pm
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Inside blue city Jodhpur cars are not allowed. Guests have to reach hotels or roam around inside the blue city only by tuk-tuk
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Moderate walking while shooting inside blue-city during the shoot
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In Jaisalmer , we will stay beside the desert in tents , so that we can reach the sand dunes in short time
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During sunrise and sunset shoot in desert, to reach the sand dune location, we have to walk on sands for 15-20 minutes
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6th Dec, 2023 the village shoot day, participants need to adjust with breakfast and lunch timing
PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL IN
