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.

We start in Jaipur, the Pink City, and ends in the capital city of 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.

Rajasthan behind the scenes

Photo Highlights.

  • Local ladies dressed like princesses in Rajasthan

    Portraits

    Local ladies dressed like princesses

  • Palace of the winds at sunset in Jaipur Rajasthan

    Jaipur

    The Pink City

  • Bagru Village

    Printing fabrics

  • Driving through back streets of Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India.

    Jeep drive

    Get off the beaten track

  • Lady in bright red dress sweeping street against blue wall

    Jodhpur

    The Blue City

  • Sadhu sat on wall overlooking city of Jaisilmer at sunset

    Jaisalmer

    The Golden City

  • lady collects water at Gadisar lake, Jaisilmer, Rajasthan, India.

    Gadisar Lake

    Private sunrise shoot

  • Two traditional dancers in village home, Jaisilmer, Rajasthan, India.

    Desert Village

    Traditional dancing private shoot

  • Camels in silhouette at sunrise in sam dunes, Rajasthan, India.

    Sam Dunes

    Sand dunes and camels

  • Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi

    Private stepwell shoot

  • Shepherd herding sheep in rural Rajasthan

    Ranakpur

    Rural adventures

  • Taj Lake Palace hotel Udaipur Rajasthan India

    Udaipur

    City of Lakes

Tour Details.

Est. 2015

Duration: 13 days, 12 nights, 11 days of shooting.

Dates & Prices

2024

October 27 - November 8 (NEW DATES)

US$6250 {+$500 Agra extension}

2025

October 12 - 24

US$6450 {+$500 Agra extension}

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.

Our Itinerary.

  • Swimming pool at luxury hotel, Jaipur, India

    Day 1

    Arrive any time: Enjoy free transfer to your hotel

    PM: Optional technical and aesthetic travel photography workshop for those who need it

    Sunset: Meet Nathan and the group

    Sleep: Jaipur boutique hotel

  • Tuk Tuk passes Palace of the Winds at night in Jaipur India

    Day 2

    Sunrise: Flower & vegetable market

    AM: City Palace

    PM: Pink City Walk

    Sunset: Palace of the Winds

    Sleep: Jaipur boutique hotel

  • Rajasthan cycle rickshaw leaves pink gate in Jaipur

    Day 3

    Sunrise:

    AM: Bagru village

    PM: Back street walk

    Sunset: Jaipur Pink Gate

    Sleep: Jaipur boutique hotel

  • Sadhu washes hair in Panna Meena stepwell Amber Rajasthan

    Day 4

    Sunrise: Free time

    AM: Train to Jodhpur

    PM: Jodhpur stepwell

    Sunset: Mehrangarh Fort from east side

    Sleep: Jodhpur Haveli hotel

  • Rajasthani dancers with Sufi musicians in typical desert sand dunes

    Day 5

    Sunrise: Free time

    AM: Drive to Jaisalmer

    PM: Jaisalmer city walk

    Sunset: Golden City photo shoot

    Sleep: Jaisalmer Boutique hotel

  • Three camels ride across desert sand dunes at dawn Rajasthan

    Day 6

    Sunrise: Gadsisar Lake photo shoot

    AM: Jaisalmer Fort

    PM: Sufi village and dance

    Sunset: Free time

    Sleep: Sam Dunes camp

  • Night view of Jodhpur fort, Rajasthan, India.

    Day 7

    Sunrise: Thar Desert

    AM: Drive to Jodhpur

    PM: Blue city street walk

    Sunset: Mehrangarh Fort from west side

    Sleep: Jodhpur Haveli hotel

  • Shepherds' delight in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India.

    Day 8

    Sunrise: Free time

    AM: Potters and sari workshops

    PM: Narlai village walk

    Sunset: Rabari sheep herders

    Sleep: Ranakpur heritage hotel

  • Goats and herdsman in Rajasthan

    Day 9

    Sunrise: Free time

    AM: Tribal village walk

    PM: Jain Temple

    Sunset: Rabari family in farm yard

    Sleep: Ranakpur heritage hotel

  • City Palace at dusk with lights reflecting on lake Taj in Udaipur

    Day 10

    Sunrise: Hotel rooftop

    AM: Water wheels

    PM: Udaipur city walk

    Sunset: Lake Pichola

    Sleep: Udaipur lakeside hotel

  • Lakeside musician Udaipur Rajasthan India.

    Day 11

    Sunrise: Vibrant wholesale market

    AM: Royal Palace visit

    PM: Optional post-processing workshop

    Sunset: Lake Pichola boat trip

    Sleep: Udaipur lakeside hotel

  • Lady washes sari at bathing Ghats Eklingji Rajasthan India.

    Day 12

    Sunrise: Lakeside hotel

    AM: Eklingji village walk

    PM: Flight to Delhi

    Sunset: Picture review

    Sleep: Delhi luxury hotel

  • Taj Mahal framed by Lady Diana Bench Agra India

    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.

  • Luxury swimming pool in 5 star hotel, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

    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.

  • Luxury tented room in 5 star hotel Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

    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.

  • Luxury restaurant, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

    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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