Dates
From the 20th February to the 1st March 2020
“NEPAL WAS THE STARTING POINT OF INSPIRATION AND GREATNESS FOR STEVE MC CURRY, TINO SORIANO AND SEVERAL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS. IT CAN BE YOURS TOO!”
WHY A PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE IN NEPAL?
It’s where it all started. Not just for us, but for master photographers like Steve McCurry and Tino Soriano as well, and if there’s one thing that we all have in common, it’s that Nepal holds a very special place in our hearts.
This is the only part of the world that really grabs me, you have this fascinating link with the past.
-Steve McCurry
And he’s right! From the moment you set foot in the chaos of Kathamndu’s airport, you will be grasped by a feeling you’ve never felt before: A mixture of curiosity, confusion, excitement, and hurry, hurry to start your photographic adventure.
YOUR MENTOR
Jorge Delgado-Ureña: renown Spanish photographer, resident teacher and co-founder of Raw Photo Tours, Jorge has over 15 years of experience in photography and an innate ability for teaching. He’s been published in local and international magazines such as Publico, Ijsberg, National Geographic amongst several others.
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Kathmandu – Bhaktapur – Bandipur – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Group
6/8 people
Price
Early-bird rate (valid until the 31st August 2019)
Single occupancy : 3,450€/Person
Double occupancy : 3,200€/Person
Standard rate
Single occupancy: 3,700€/person
Double occupancy: 3,450€/person
– REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 15th JANUARY 2020
Invest in an experience that will last you a lifetime
Please choose the type of room you would like and whether you want to pay the whole sum now and get it over and done with, or just pay the deposit to make sure you secure your spot.
NOTE: If you choose to pay the deposit, we kindly remind you that payment of the balance is due 60 days before our adventure begins.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Introduction to Nepal
Transfer to the hotel and introduction to this exquisite country.
Day 2: The Streets of Kathmandu
Meandering through narrow streets of Kathmandu is how we begin our adventure. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a feel of the place, observe and start capturing this fascinating country and its people.
Day 3: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
In the morning we head to the Karma Lekshey Ling monastery, a very special place in which the Rinpoche there is a personal friend of ours. Here we will have the chance to experience first-hand what life is like in a Buddhist monastery and share one of our theory sessions with several monks who are also amateur photographers!
Walking in circles can be frustrating, unless it is around one of the largest stupas in the world that is. Boudhanath not only amazes due to its size, but also because of the life that revolves around it. It is here where we will spend the afternoon, capturing the life of pilgrims and local devotees of a religion that stems from Hinduism, and yet in many ways is completely different.
Day 4: Bhaktapur, the cultural gem of Nepal
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time?
Nepal’s capital until mid XV century, Bhaktapur has not changed much since then, and what’s more surprising, is that people still live in this museum-worthy city. Filled with endless alleys, monuments, squares and Newari art, we’ll spend the entire day documenting this ‘city of devotees’.
On our way back to Kathmandu we’ll make a stop at Pashupatinath, the most important Hindu temple in Nepal In this place of contrasts, where death is mourned and life is celebrated, we challenge you to try and capture the two opposing worlds.
Day 5-8: Authentic rural life
This is one of the cases in which the journey is just as important as the destination. Travelling in a 4×4, we’ll be crossing the country from east to west and enjoying some spectacular scenery as we make our way to Bandipur.
During the next few days not only will we have de opportunity to document, but also experience the Nepalese authentic rural lifestyle. There will be plenty of time to improve and perfect your portrait and storytelling skills while we are here with the help of the friendly (yet sometimes shy) locals.
Day 8-10: Gateway to the Annapurna Mountain Range
No trip to Nepal is complete without a visit to Pokhara. This city, the second largest in Nepal, sits a the foot of the Annapurna mountain range, however what makes this stop particularly interesting is the grand Phewa Lake. Here, women come to wash their clothes, visitors paddle in colourful boats and lovers stroll along the lake at dusk just in time to see the hundreds of glow worms appear almost as if out of thin air.
Day 10: Kathmandu
The morning of the 10th day we hop on a flight back to Kathmandu and spend our last day reviewing and commenting on the work produced, answering any remaining questions and allowing time for some last minute shopping and/or relaxing before heading home.
Day 11: See you soon!
Transfer to the airport and end of the adventure…for now.
Don’t miss out on this life-changing experience!
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WHAT’S INCLUDED & EXCLUDED IN THE FEES
DISCLAIMER:
We reserve the right to improvise (always with the objective to improve your overall experience), and change the itinerary due to adverse weather conditions or complications that may arise that are out of our control. Fun and safety are our number one priority.
We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants is not met (which quite frankly, is highly unlikely. Who wouldn’t want to have this experience of a lifetime!?).
Please do not purchase air travel before confirming with us. We wouldn’t want you roaming around unguided.
Participants are expected to be in fair health and be capable of spending the days walking around the various areas while carrying their own equipment. It’s a holiday, yes, but it’s also an adventure.
UPCOMING TOURS & WORKSHOPS
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Cuba Storytelling Workshop
500,00€ – 5.300,00€
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Nepal Tour
1.000,00€ – 6.900,00€
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Mississippi Delta Workshop
500,00€ – 5.300,00€
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Jorge Delgado-Ureña Cuba Tour
1.000,00€ – 6.400,00€
