Tibetan Culture - Photo Workshop in India

We'll base ourselves in Upper Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) at an elevation of 5,900 ft (1798 m) to explore the diversity this ancient culture has to offer. From traditional ways transported from the homeland of Tibet, to the integration of youth into Indian society and the global, western world, there will be plenty to focus your camera on. The goal of this workshop is not only to improve your skills with camera and lens, it's to explore the energy and dynamism that lies behind a culture held intact by pride and spirit. In the course of it all, you will produce a photo-essay based upon subject or theme of your choice. Both David and Ashwini will be on hand full-time to give instruction and guidance, when needed. We will work in digital and students should bring along a laptop with image-processing software, in addition to their camera equipment.


What is included:

The cost of the workshop includes instruction, accommodation per itinerary (4-star hotels in both Delhi and McLeod Ganj), meals (breakfast in Delhi and breakfast and dinner while in Dharamsala), ground transportation in India (airport transfers, rail and minibus travel per itinerary).

What is not included:

International air travel, visa fee, airport tax, excess baggage charges, lunches, beverages, tips, laundry charges, entrance fees or any expenses of a personal nature.

Workshop deposit:

To secure a place in this workshop, a deposit of $350 USD (226 Euros) is required 8 weeks in advance (i.e. 22 August 2008) of departure date. This down-payment is not refundable if notice to withdraw is given after 19 September 2008. The balance of the cost is due no later than 19 September 2008. Please note, also, that the price of this workshop is based upon double-occupancy and 12 participants. For single-supplement, please include an addition $500 USD. Also, due to the weakness of the U.S. Dollar against the Indian Rupee, the price of this workshop may increase or decrease slightly, requiring adjustment as departure time nears. We will keep you informed of this as information becomes available.

Visa Information:

Tourist visas are required for entry into India. Please contact your nearest Indian consulate or embassy for details and an application form.

We also assume no responsibility if a traveler is refused entry into a country for any reason. It is the traveler's sole responsibility to ensure all travel documents are valid and effective. A passport, valid for six months after the intended date of return is required in many cases for travel overseas. Some countries may require visas for US or non-US citizens. Please check with the corresponding consulates prior to leaving. This is the traveler's responsibility.

TCI and its instructors cannot assume any liability whatsoever for injury, sickness, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence of or default of any travel agent, hotel, carrier, restaurant, company, airline, or person rendering any of the services included in this workshop titled, Tibetan Culture - Photo Workshop in India, or by act of God, act of war or terrorism. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage, changes or delays due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, weather or other causes beyond my personal control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omissions and schedule changes, forced stopovers, rerouting or acts of any governments or authority. We reserve the right to decline or accept any person as a member of this workshop-expedition or to cancel or alter its itinerary without notice. It is also the responsibility of the traveler to keep informed on deposit and payment date requirements. It is highly recommended that all individuals obtain adequate travel insurance.