Macro Photography Tours in Tilari

Overview

Tillari Conservation Reserve is a protected forest area in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India, that's home to a variety of wildlife and is part of the Western Ghats mountains. The reserve is 29.53 square kilometres and is surrounded by about 80 square kilometres of forest on private and community land. The reserve is a habitat for king cobras, and other mammals and bird species. Various trails will be planned so that each day is balanced with ample photography time and also putting...

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DCP expert: Soumendra Mukhopadhyay

Soumendra Mukhopadhyay, an engineer by profession and a wildlife photographer by passion. Soumendra specializes in macro photography. He is extremely passionate about what he does and experiments continuously to polish his skillsets every time he is out in the field with his camera. He shares his knowledge of photography selflessly with people around him. His images have been appreciated and acknowledged in various online forums, articles and magazines. He is a talented photographer and has great teaching acumen. He is a Panel Expert for Team DCP, Mumbai. He uses the camera as a tool for conservation as his work generates awareness in common man about the hidden beauties of nature and earth's natural history.

Photography experience in Tilari package for 3 days from Thivim itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Pick-up point: Thivim
Distance: 47 km from Thivim
Duration: 1 hr 15 min

After pick-up at Thivim station, we'll begin our scenic drive to the accommodation. Upon arrival, we'll have lunch, followed by some rest and a brief tour introduction. Tea will be served, and the first trail will begin from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Afterward, we'll return for dinner and rest.

Day 2

Field Session at Tilari

Pick-up point: Hotel
Distance: 5 km from Hotel
Duration: 30 min

We'll start early with a birding trail from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. After returning, we’ll have breakfast, followed by a short trail until noon. Post-lunch, enjoy some rest before heading out for another short trail around 4:00 PM. After high tea, we’ll embark on another trail until 7:00 PM. After dinner, we'll go for a night trail until midnight.

Day 3

Departure and Birding

Pick-up point: Tilari
Distance: 47 km from Tilari
Duration: 1 hr 15 min

We’ll wake up early for a morning birding session. After returning, we’ll have breakfast, pack our bags, and head to the station. The train departs from Thivim at 12:22 PM, and we'll reach Mumbai by night.

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Travel tips

Ensure you are physically fit to travel and participate in outdoor experiences.
Declare medical ailments if any. Carry your regular medications.
Abide by the rules, regulations and instructions of team leaders.

Things to carry

Macro lenses – Kit lenses will help if you do not have one.
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera/flash.
Carry a battery charger. Carry an extra pack of camera batteries.
Carry backup memory cards/HDD storage drives and laptops.
Torch - (if you have ...