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Take Only Pictures
Bhutan (Paro Festival)
Travel Photography Workshop
Adventure Quests is pleased to present Take Only Pictures travel photography workshop in Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragon, for the Paro Festival to capture the colours and movements of this vibrant occasion.
About Take Only Pictures
Adventure Quests' series of travel photography workshops, Take Only Pictures, set in the world's most scenic places, under the guidance of award-winning photographers, aim to help train the keen eyes and equip one with basic photography skills to capture travel journeys.
In addition to taking pictures in a scenic setting, we work into our travel photography workshops a session or two where your photography skills will be put to good use by the way of contributing your pictures to the local communities for their wildlife or cultural conservation or simply as a gift of portrait to be passed on for generations.
Key Objectives of 9D Bhutan Travel Photography Workshop
Camera is a luxury item for many Bhutanese. Adventure Quests has made special arrangement for a portrait and class photo session with the students in a local school. Each child will be given a print of his/her portrait
as a keepsake of the treasured childhood.
In this travel photography workshop, capture the most scenic views of Bhutan at these valleys:
Paro:
The Paro valley is home to the Icon of Bhutan - Taktshang Monastery; also famously known as the Tiger's Nest Monastery. Willows trees line many of Paro's roads, contrasting with the bright green of the rice fields and the brillant white of the dzongs and temples, giving visitors a sense that they have entered paradise upon arriving at the international airport located in Paro.
Thimphu:
Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, is a wooded valley, sprawled on the hillside on the west bank of the Thimpu Chuu. It is known as the only city in the world with just one traffic light. Every weekend, the locals gather at the Thimphu local weekend market to trade or socialise. It is also home to various famous monasteries like the Dupthob Monastery, which is a nunnery, and Tango Monastery, which is a residence for 200 monks.
Punaka:
The low altitude of the Punaka Valley allows for warmer climate and good weather for lush greenery and fruits cultivation, such as bananas and oranges. It is also where the Mo Chhu (mother river) and Pho Chuu (father river) joins to form the Punak Chuu.
About Paro Festival:
Paro Tsechu Festival is one of the biggest event in Bhutan. Like other Tsechu, it is held to honour Guru Rinpoche, who
helped spread Tantric Buddhism throughout the Himalaya region. The first day of the Paro Tsechu is typically held in the Rinphung Dzong and concludes with the unfurling of the giant Thongdrol in the pre-dawn hours on the last day. Mask dances and folk singing are a common sight during the festival.
Inclusions
- Economy class Bangkok - Paro - Bangkok airfare on Druk Air and the relevant taxes
- Bhutan Visa USD 20
- All tours and transfers, including entrance fees
- Accommodation - hotel in Bangkok and Bhutan (twin/triple-sharing)
- Meals - Full board except in Bangkok
- Complimentary bottled drinking water in Bhutan
- English speaking guide
- Experienced and award-winning lead photographer to guide the workshop
- Photo papers for portrait sessions
- Pre-trip and workshop briefing
- Written trip guide
- Post workshop review
Exclusions
- Singapore -Bangkok return airfare and the relevant taxes
- Bangkok visa (if required)
- Meals in Bangkok
- Drinks
- Upgrade/changes of itinerary and accommodation
- Tipping
- Extra fees for photo & video cameras in the museums, historical sights and game parks ( except those specified in the itinerary )
- Photography equipment
- Personal travel insurance and gear
- Pre-trip medical immunizations
- All expenses of a personal nature
- All others not mentioned above
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