DPC PhotoBus to Jaisalmer
About Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the “Golden City,” it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja’s Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.
The trip
DPC announces one more exciting trip to Jaiselmer .This trip will be a 3 day 4 night photo capture trip. We will be going by road in a tempo traveller .
Day 1
23th Feb, Friday- leave from IIT Delhi, main gate at: 9.00 pm (pls be there 20 mins prior to departure)
Day 1 – 24th Feb, Friday
Reach Jaiselmer by 11.00 am after capturing sunrise from the dunes. Post lunch we will go to Gharisar Lake and evening as usual we will be covering the fort from distance so that we may get the complete fort.
Day 2 – 25st Feb, Saturday
Visiting the village Kuldhara and evening sunset at Sam Sandunes
Day 3 – 26nd Feb, Sunday
Local Jaiselmer with few famous havalies and fort.
By 5.00 pm: Start back for Delhi and reaching delhi on 27th morning
Other Important Details:
1. Stay: will be on sharing basis at a comfortable guest house..
2. Mode of travel: We will be travelling in an AC TEMPO traveller together.
3. Gear: Jaiselmer offers some breathtaking shots. Hence wide angle and zoom lens are advised with camera covers because of desert festival Celebrations.
Please wear comfortable clothes according to the weather, comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking, take your hats/caps, shades and sunscreen.
4. Meal: Simple vegetarian meals will be provided by the club.
The group will follow the itinerary mentioned above, however if one wants to visit places at one owns will, can visit accordingly on their own.
Fee: Rs. 10500 per person, DPC members: Rs. 9800 per person.
The cost includes stay, travel and food. Does not include tickets for camera and equipment if any.
Anything taken in room service at guest house will be paid individuals.
To register www.delhiphotographyclub.com/register
DPC Pune Heritage Photowalk Pashan lake 3rd Dec 2016
DPC Pune Chapter announces next photo walk at Pashan Lake. 3rd Dec Saturday
Pashan lake is a manmade lake, built by bunding a small rivulet (Ramnadi). The rivulet originates from Bavdhan and flows via Pashan, Sutarwadi, Baner to Someshwarwadi before flowing into the main Mula river.The total catchment area is 40 square kilometres (15 sq mi). Lake served as a source of water to old Pashan village, for growing crops all the year round and to nearby Governor’s house. Lake and its surrounding area attracts migratory birds and so is popular spot for bird watchers. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has constructed a 300-metre footpath called the nature trail alongside the lake. It is constructed along the western shore of Pashan lake. Also, PMC has built a bamboo plantation and wall alongside the lake to protect it and attract birds. Within municipal limits of Pune city, Pashan has the maximum hill area of 5111.89 hectors (excluding 23 fringe villages).
Date : 3rd December 2016.
The photo walk will start from the main gate of the Pashan Lake complex at 6.45 am.
Participants should reach the venue at least 5 minutes before the start if they want to see and capture the sunrise which is enerally around 6.45-6.50 am.
Activity open to all.
Please Note : if you register and confirm that you will be attending and do not turn up, you have denied someone as enthusiastic as you, a chance of the walk. Therefore, please register and confirm only if you are reasonably certain to make it on the day 🙂
DPC annonces photobus to Orchha (MP) 16-18th Dec 2016
DPC announces latest Photobus trip to Orccha scheduled for 16th Dec to 18th Dec 2016.
On a seasonal island on the bank of the Betwa River, which has been surrounded by a battlement wall, stands a huge palace-fort. The fort consists of several connected buildings erected at different times, the most noteworthy of which is the Raja Mahal.
The Ram Raja Temple is built on a square base and has an almost entirely plain exterior, relieved by projecting windows and a line of delicate domes along the summit. The Jahangir Mahal is built on a rectangular base and is relieved by a circular tower at each corner surmounted by a dome, while two lines of graceful balconies supported on brackets mark the central storeys. The roof is crowned by eight large fluted domes, with smaller domes between them, connected by an ornamental balustrade. The Jahangir Mahal is considered to be a singularly beautiful specimen of Mughal architecture. A point worth mentioning here is that the mother for Jahangir was also a Rajput, Jodha. It is with this in mind that the Rajput king of Orchha had built the Jahangir Mahal. Chaturbhuj Temple is an old temple from the 9th century.
The Uth Khana (Camel Shelter) where the King’s camels were stationed is right next to the fort and is a must-see. Tourists can also climb on the roof of the Uth Khana and get a fantastic view of Orchha town. The ruins behind the fort complex are an even greater sight. It makes a tourist travel back in time and is an integral part of a visit to Orchha. It houses the residences of various military officers, ministers (housing, roads), gunpowder factory, etc. Although most are in absolute ruins, a silent walk through the ruins can give one goosebumps.
Numerous Cenotaps or Chhatris dot the vicinity of the fort and the Betwa river. Elsewhere about the town there is an unusual variety of temples and tombs, including the Chaturbhuj temple, which is built on a vast platform of stone. The more unguarded and neglected of these buildings are popular hangouts for tropical bees, wasps, and other such excitable stinging creatures.
Here are the trip details
Travel Details- from Delhi to Orchha
Date of Journey- 16 th December’ 16, Friday Night 10 PM
Reaching Orchha on the morning of 17th December, Set out for Photography all day, clicking the river banks and the amazing temples
18th December (Sun)
Ram Mandir , Set out to Photocapture fort and golden sunset.
River Betwa Timelapses and more
18th Dec , 6 pm: Starting from orchha and reaching Delhi early morning.
Other Important Details
Stay: will be on twin sharing basis in a home stay environment.
Mode of travel: We will be travelling in an AC TEMPO traveller together.
Gear: You can carry tripods and wide angle lenses for cameras. Any camera is good for this trip so long as it is digital. For yourself, please wear light clothes, comfortable shoes, take hats/caps, shades and sunscreen!
Fee (per person): 6300 (including registration fee). Members Rs 5700
Fee includes travel & group transfers, stay & meals.
You can also pay the remaining amount at our club in Shahpur Jat Village by credit cards and cheques (in case of shortage of cash).
Please note: If for any reason you are not able to come, the registered amount is non-refundable and non transferable due to advance on accommodation reservations.
To register call 8826712162 or Register now online.
