ZANSKAR

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19 September

26 September

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₹ 54,999

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₹ 49,999

About The Tour

Zanskar in September is wild and beautiful. Golden rays light up the valleys, while crisp air and clear skies make every frame a keeper. From the charm of Leh & Lamayuru to the raw beauty of Rangdum, Pensi La, Drang Drung Glacier, Gonbo Ranjan & Zangla, every stop feels like a dream in color.

What You Will Learn

• Milkyway Core Photography

• Star Tracking & Hands on experience with MSM Star Tracker

• Advanced Star Trail Techniques (enhanced colors) with Camera and Mobile.

• Learn both Wide and Tele Based Compositions

• Stacking, Exposure Bracketing, Noise Reduction

• Advanced Masking Techniques

• Golden & Blue Hour Landscape Imaging

• Day Time Imaging : Focus Stacking, Long Exposure

• Softwares : Photoshop, Lightroom, Sequator, Starstax, Starnet++

• Multiple Pre Workshop Classes

• Multiple Post Workshop Classes

ITINERARY (9D/8N)

A small collection of images from the last Ladakh Workshop.

GALLERY

Inclusions ✅

• Transportation: From Leh IXL to Leh IXL and all shooting locations.

• Meals: Lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day.

• Accommodations: Triple occupancy in hotels and Double occupancy in tents.

• Hot Water: As per requirement.

• Permits and Entry Fees: All included. (Extra permit cost for foreign nationals)

• Emergency Oxygen Cylinder: Provided for safety.

• Special Gifts: From Light N Lens.

• Pre and Post Workshop Post-Processing Classes.

• On field guidance on Astro/Landscape Photography.

• Hands-on experience with the Move Shoot Move Star Tracker and enjoy exclusive discounts for purchase.

Exclusions ❌

• Travel Fare upto Leh

• Travel Insurance

• Personal Expenses (Hotel tips, laundry, mineral water, telephone charges, and heater charges, etc.)

• Any Additional Meals or Beverages Not Included in the Package

• Optional Activities Not Mentioned in the Itinerary

• Expenses Arising from Unforeseen Circumstances (Natural Calamities, Strikes, Road blockage etc.)

• Any sudden increase in taxes or fuel leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements.

MEET YOUR MENTORS

Anushtup Roy Choudhury, founder of Light N Lens, will mentor Astrophotography in our workshops. His work features in Astronomy Magazine, NASA's APOD, Natgeo Traveller India, AAPOD2 and more, with interviews published globally.

Shahrukh Sohel, an IT professional, will mentor Landscape Photography in our workshops. His accolades include NISI Contest 2024 Finalist, Top 1% in 35 Awards, Photopills feature, and more. His extensive knowledge spans sea beaches, waterfalls, mountain.

Important Points to Consider

• Be prepared both physically and mentally for cold and windy conditions of Zanskar.

• Please note that Astro Landscape Photography is significantly influenced by local weather conditions. We put great effort into planning our trips and conducting thorough research to minimize the impact of weather-related disruptions. While such events are considered acts of God, we take all possible steps to reduce their occurrence. However, please be aware that no refunds will be issued in these situations.

• Please note that during our tent stays (except at Gonbo Ranjan), there will be no built-in bathroom facilities. Participants will use designated toilet tents, which we ensure are clean and hygienic for your comfort.

• Ensure you carry adequate clothing for the cold, including windcheaters, balaclavas, gloves, and warm socks.

• In the event of a vehicle breakdown on the way, you will need to wait until the vehicle is repaired, as no alternate arrangements are available.

• Meals will be provided according to the hotel/home stay menu, including options like chicken, eggs, dal, rice, roti, vegetables, Maggi, bread, and tea. However, after leaving Leh, non-vegetarian food options will be limited and often not very hygienic, as fresh foods are seldom used. We recommend sticking to vegetarian meals until we return to Leh for a safer dining experience.

• Drink sufficient amounts of water and try to avoid smoking.

• Please be aware that prepaid mobile SIM cards will not work once you reach Leh. We recommend getting a postpaid Jio or BSNL SIM card, though these may not function properly after leaving Leh. (WiFi might be available in certain areas.)

• Excessive consumption of alcohol can pose health risks, especially at high altitudes. Please be cautious.

• Although there will be Oxygen cylinder, try to carry your own oxygen cans with you.

Cancellation & Payment Policy

By booking with Light N Lens for the Zanskar Workshop (19th–26th Sept 2025), the following payment policy is agreed upon:

• If Light N Lens cancels (due to weather, government restrictions, low registrations, etc.), a full refund of the amount paid to Light N Lens will be issued. Third-party expenses such as flights or hotels are not covered.

  If cancellation is made by the participant, refunds depend on the notice period:

• On or before 5th July 2025 (45+ days prior): 20% cancellation fee → ₹10,000 retained, ₹39,999 refunded

• Between 6th–18th July 2025 (30–44 days prior): 50% cancellation fee → ₹25,000 retained, ₹24,999 refunded

• On or after 19th July 2025 (less than 30 days): No refund. Full ₹49,999 payable

• If the cancellation fee exceeds the amount already paid, the balance must be cleared within 14 days.
  Example: If ₹20,000 is paid and cancellation occurs in the no-refund window, the remaining ₹29,999 must still be paid.

• Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 14 working days via the original payment method.

  Important: Bookings made after 19th July 2025 require full payment of ₹49,999 at registration to reserve a seat.

• Failure to complete full payment by 19th July 2025 may result in automatic cancellation without refund.