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,…

Spiti Valley: a photographer’s search for heaven in the high mountains
Spiti Valley: a photographer’s search for heaven in the high mountains

Also see: our photography tour to Lahaul & Spiti. In the year 2006, at a time when only the adventurous travelled beyond Manali in the Himalayas and only a small percentage of the population had heard of Ladakh, a chance encounter took me to the…

Notes from Spiti- Loving the Traffic Jams
Notes from Spiti- Loving the Traffic Jams

  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…

Meet The Mentor: Manish Lakhani
Meet The Mentor: Manish Lakhani

  Manish Lakhani : Cyclist, Traveler and Photographer   Continuing with our Meet The Mentor Series where we introduce you to Darter Photography mentors who conduct our highly sought after photography workshops and tours. Today we meet Manish Lakhani, who has traveled across the…

Photography from Lahaul & Spiti – The Heart of the Himalayas
Photography from Lahaul & Spiti – The Heart of the Himalayas

Lahaul & Spiti region, located deep in the Himalayas is perhaps as remote, as rugged and as beautiful that the Himalayas can get within the reach of motor roads. Despite seasonal road connectivity, the region has remained isolated from bus loads of tourists and…