This winter, zero in on Ziro valley for an unparalleled and intimate photography experience in the heart of Arunachal Pradesh. Home to the Apatani tribe, this experience to enable you an insight into the lifeworlds of the Apatani community.
This trip to the Ziro Valley offers you a panoramic view of the Apatani plateau nestled among the heights of the Eastern Himalayan ranges. The area is renowned for the terrace paddy fields where the unique system of poly-culture and water management is practised by the local people. Our local experts have curated an exclusive photography experience like none other that helps you understand and photograph the unique social and cultural traditions of the Apatani community, in addition to the incredible landscape of the world they inhabit. Sign up today for an unforgettable photography experience!
Dibrugarh, Assam
DIB - Dibrugarh
December 12, 2026
December 18, 2026
Winter Season, suitable for cold weather conditions
INR 69,950 /Per Person
Airport group pickup and drop-off at Dibrugarh (Assam) on 1st and last day.
Comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. (Single supplement options are available on request)
Ground transport in private vehicle on all days.
All meals during the tour start from dinner on day 1, ending with breakfast on the last day.
All permits (Indian nationals only)/entry fees and local transport in comfortable vehicles.
Photography-related services as mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of your photography mentor during the tour.
Services of your photography mentor during the tour.
Transport from your location to your airport of arrival – Dibrugarh.
All expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
Addition beverages, snacks and mineral water.
Any kind of insurance.
Tips and other expenses are not mentioned in the inclusion mentioned above.
Protected Area Permit fees for foreign nationals.
The tour includes visits to some of the most remote parts of India, interacting with and photographing the Apatani of Arunachal Pradesh and their daily life.
This tour is designed keeping photography in mind. It is led and mentored by our award-winning travel photographer. Some photography-related aspects of this tour include –
Once you arrive in Dibrugarh, we will transfer you to the hotel. In the early evening, we will have a welcome and orientation session where we’ll get to know each other. There will be a tour briefing, along with a photography discussion. Overnight: Dibrugarh
After an early breakfast, we embark on a long journey to our destination – Ziro Valley. Along the way, we’ll make multiple stops to photograph the incredible countryside. The mighty Brahmaputra offers some incredible views across the Bogibeel Bridge. The verdant countryside with a mix of bright mustard yellow and golden rice fields fills your heart to the brim. Overnight: Ziro
We spend two and half days exploring the life and cultures of the Ziro valley – the home of the Apatanis. Most of the Apatani villages are located within a radius of 7 square kilometres. Prominent among them are Hong, Hari, Bulla, Tajang, Hija, Dutta, Mudang Tage and Bamin Michi. We will also do some easy walks in the community forests adjoining the villages. These forests are considered sacred spaces and we will gain insight into their traditional practices and rituals. We will be able to visit families and interact with them. Overnight: Ziro
After a full morning session in Ziro valley, we start back to Dibrugarh. Overnight: Dibrugarh
It is time to bid farewell to the easternmost part of India, with our memory cards brimming with photographs and our hearts full of incredible memories.
This tour is for photographers and travellers who want to explore the Ziro valley and experience the local life. Note that the participants are not required to be experts in photography or carry professional equipment. Beginners as well as serious photographers benefit from our personalised attention to photography sessions and on-field assistance. Non-photographers interested in exploring and experiencing Ziro Valley and Apatani culture are welcome too.
This tour is for everyone who would love to experience and photograph the local life of the Ziro valley, Arunachal. The tour is designed to help participants learn the nuances of making beautiful photographs through an immersive experience in Ziro Valley.
Note that the participants are not required to be experts in photography. Beginners, as well as serious photographers, benefit from our personalised attention to photography sessions and on-field assistance. Non-photographers interested in exploring the region are welcome too. Please note that we do not offer separate pricing for non-photographers.
Yes, you can. There is much to enjoy about this tour, even for people who may not be keen photographers, in seeing the beautiful locations of Ziro Valley and experiencing the lifestyle.
Your partner will enjoy the journey with the group. However, non-photographers should note that our itineraries are designed keeping photography in mind. We are generally slower than typical travel itineraries and don’t make a long sightseeing list. Please note that we do not offer separate pricing for non-photographers.
Yes. We visit many beautiful places in the region, and having a good time during the trip is as much on the agenda as photography is. However, non-photographers should note that our itineraries are designed keeping photography in mind. We are generally slower than typical travel itineraries and don’t make a long sightseeing list.
– 25% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations earlier than 60 days before the start of a tour.
– 50% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations between 59 days and 45 before the start of a tour.
– 80% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations between 44 days and 31 days before the start of a tour.
– No refund for cancellation within 30 days of the tour start date or for a no-show.
Few people can boast of having travelled the high Himalayas like Manish has. For more than 15 years, he has explored these mountains extensively on foot, on bicycles and on two and four wheels, often making his own path. He is a versatile photographer with a history of creating brilliant images of culture, heritage and landscapes.
Photography holidays to interesting and often isolated places where you get up close with traditions, festivals, and the everyday life of people with a strong bond to their roots.
Manish Lakhani
+91 99988 66669Shreeram MV
+91 97400 83260
Thanks Manish for organising a smooth and hassle-free trip as always. Also, thanks to everyone for making it such a memorable experience. Looking forward to meeting you all sometime soon.
Thank You Manish ji for all guidance . This trans will continue next few months with post processing . A very cool trip .
Thanks to everyone on a memorable trip.
It was a very memorable trip - for the mesmerizing theyyams and all you amazing people!
Thank you Manish for all your efforts in arranging this!
Thanks Manish for the great experience at my home town. Learned a lot about Theyyam and Insights on Photography from you. Hope to join more trips with you.It was great experience knowing each of you from different places and countries. We all had a great time.
All good check in as always Manish thanks for the great experience really enjoyed my time.