Originally published on medium.com I bought my first camera nearly 15 years ago. It was pretty much a flimsy box with a plasticky ultra-wide lens designed for widest possible angle of view and also put everything in focus. It was one of those one-time…
Bhutan has been known for its focus on nurturing a happy society. With its idea of ‘Gross National Happiness’, a focus on nourishing its cultural roots and a policy towards sustainable economics, the country has attempted to tread a path of balance between embracing…
Also see: A snow filled winter in Ladakh – Photography Tour Our travel photographer Manish Lakhani spends a lot of time in the mountains, especially in the Trans-Himalayan wonderlands of Ladakh. And you can see him there in all seasons including the cold winters…
Every February, we organize a winter photography tour Ladakh to capture the magnificent snow-filled winter landscapes and the frozen lakes. This journey may not be for everyone, as you have to be willing to endure very cold temperatures, often going down to -20C or…
Also see: Our photography tours in the Himalayas The name of ‘Himalayas’ brings into mind a picture of lofty snow peaks and dramatic landscapes. Most travellers as well as photography-enthusiasts, at least the first timers, go to the Himalayas with an aim to see &…
This is a Guest Post by Jagadeesh Rampam who travelled with Darter on our Mountains and Monasteries tour of Ladakh in July 2014. I was always fascinated about going to places after the shutterbug bit me in June 2013. That was when I’d started my…
Where in India would you find these? Thinking of the deserts of Rajasthan? Well, there’s another desert of a very different kind in India. Here’s another clue. It’s, of course, the high altitude desert of Ladakh. A different sight, of course, from the…
Also see: Our photography tour to Lahaul & Spiti in July / August. With increased requests to join this tour, we have multiple departures options available this year to suit your calendar. Where is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh located? Where do you find some…
Spiti is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Rugged vertical mountains kissing azure skies are punctuated by Orche colored monasteries on cliffs where even Spiderman will think twice to go. This desolate landscape that literally means the middle land makes you…
+ This article was written by Dr.Hiren Shah, who travelled with Darter Photography on the photography tour to Bhutan. This story and images were first published by a travel magazine. + See more about our next photography tour to Bhutan, scheduled for May 2015. Che…
