Fun moments on our winter photography journeys in Ladakh…
Fun moments on our winter photography journeys in Ladakh…

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…

The day I saw The Grey Ghost
The day I saw The Grey Ghost

In this Guest Post, Suchismita Sahu shares her experiences and photographs from Darter Photography’s Trail of the Grey Ghost – Wildlife Photography Tour of Spiti in Winter in March 2017.  Down Jacket- checked, Gloves – checked, Cap – Checked, Scarf – Checked, Woollen socks – Checked,…

Photography Trip Report: Lahaul & Spiti Himalayas
Photography Trip Report: Lahaul & Spiti Himalayas

Here is a guest post from Dhruva Suresh, who travelled with Darter on “Heart of the Himalayas – Photography Tour in Lahaul & Spiti.” All text and images by Dhruva. It‘s been all so fast. I left Bangalore airport at 10 in the morning…

Guest Post: Life and Light – The Essence of Photography in Ladakh
Guest Post: Life and Light – The Essence of Photography in Ladakh

In this Guest Post, Saurabh Pandey explores how Life and Light are the two main recurring themes (often interconnected) that have helped him make memorable images in Ladakh. His photo essay presented below was made on Darter’s Mountains and Monasteries tour of Ladakh in July 2014.    About the…

Photography in the Himalayas – Going Beyond Landscapes – People & Culture of the Highlands
Photography in the Himalayas – Going Beyond Landscapes – People & Culture of the Highlands

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 &…

Guest Post – My first tryst with travel photography at Ladakh
Guest Post – My first tryst with travel photography at Ladakh

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…

Compass points to – Nubra Valley
Compass points to – Nubra Valley

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…

Lahaul & Spiti – finding landscapes of the High Himalayas
Lahaul & Spiti – finding landscapes of the High Himalayas

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…

Photographs from Lahaul & Spiti in the Himalayas – Brilliant Untouched Landscapes and an Ancient Culture
Photographs from Lahaul & Spiti in the Himalayas – Brilliant Untouched Landscapes and an Ancient Culture

Also see: Our photography tour to Lahaul & Spiti Photos & Captions by Chandra Mulpuri. Also see a comprehensive set of his images from Lahaul & Spiti Every year, sometime in the months of July-August, we conduct photography tours to Lahaul & Spiti valleys…