Fotografiereis Diwali Rajasthan India

Rajasthan in Noord India, kleurrijk in vele facetten, authentiek en puur. Festivals, cultuur en het pure straatleven, het wacht allemaal op je. De veelzijdigheid en het karakter dat Rajasthan te bieden heeft maakt dit deel van India bijzonder.

Dat ga je ervaren en beleven tijdens deze ontspannen kleurrijke fotografierondreis door het noordelijke deel van India. We nemen je mee naar het echte authentieke India en jij kunt in alle rust genoeten, want er is geen tijdsdruk.

Minimum 3 participants, maximum 6 participants

Datum 12 daagse reis: 6 november t/m 17 november 2026

Fotografiereis Diwali Rajasthan India pakket: 12 dagen

• Costs per participants € 2689,-
• Toeslag per persoon eenpersoonskamer bij 12 daagse reis € 585,-

What will you be capturing during this 12-day tour? A small selection of highlights:
A small selection of highlights:

• Authentic Varanasi, a taste of pure India

• Taj Mahal, one of the seven world wonders

• Jaipur, de roze stad met vele hoogtepunten zoals de gekleurde deuren, het waterpaleis en het paleis der winden

• Characteristic people who have life experience engraved on their faces

• A journey back in time to a world you could never imagine, Rajasthan is unique

• Het befaamde Diwali Festival of the Lights

• Cultuur en culturele rituelen tijdens het Chhat Festival in Varanasi

Heavyness of the trip

• ***** this trip is suitable for everyone with normal health

Extra personal cost:

• Depending on your spending pattern, you can count on 30 euros a day

Included:

• All hotels as mentioned, shared room
• Breakfast in all hotels
• Transport with chauffeur in a van with A/C
• Transport by train
• English speaking local tour guide
• Nederlands en Engelstalige fotografiegids
• Boat trips in Varanasi
• Entrance fees Taj Mahal and Amber Fortress
• Assistance upon arrival and leave
• Taxes and other state costs

Excluded:  

• (international) flights
• Personal expenses
• Meals other than mentioned above
• Tips
• Visa
• Travel insurances

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Till clicks!

Er ligt een zorgvuldig samengestelde route door noordelijk India voor je klaar. Een welkome afwisseling tussen authentieke plaatsen zoals Varanasi en Jaipur, het befaamde Diwali festival, het wereldwonder de Taj Mahal in Agra en de Sadhu Holymen. Laat je meevoeren naar een fascinerende wereld zoals deze alleen in India bestaat.

Day 1: Delhi – Jaipur
After being welcomed in Delhi and the welcome meeting, we will travel by domestic flight to Jaipur, where our fascinating journey will begin.

Dag 2: Jaipur
We rise early to take advantage of the day's most beautiful light. We stroll the streets where ancient buildings, old temples, the awakening city, the bustling market, and above all, the colorful residents give us ample reason to get up early.

Dag 3: Diwali Festival 
Deze dag staat het Diwali Festival of Lights tot je beschikking. Het festival staat voor de terugkeer van de ‘hero’ en het goede dat het kwade overwint. Zoals de naam al doet vermoeden wordt dit gevierd met sprankelende lichtjes en een vuurwerkshow als afsluiting. Eén van de vele Indiase festivals die je zeker een kker meegemaakt moet hebben.

Day 4: Jaipur
We'll visit Amber Fort and the Water Palace with an Indian model. We'll photograph the beautiful colored doors, so characteristic of Rajasthan. Jaipur's hallmark, the 'Hawa Mahal,' or Palace of the Winds, will be our sunset scenery.

Dag 5: Jaipur & Agra 
Enjoy a good night's sleep today! After breakfast, we'll continue our photo tour to Agra, where we'll capture the world-famous Taj Mahal in its most unique way. We'll use the sunset to photograph the Taj Mahal in beautiful light from the rear garden.

Dag 6: Agra Taj Mahal
We get up early to capture the Taj Mahal at its best with the magical light of sunrise. We also arrange a model in traditional clothing who will pose for your lens. The afternoon is free to spend as you wish. In the evening we take the night train to Varanasi, a true highlight of the trip.

Dag 7: Varanasi
After arrival and check-in at the hotel we set off to photograph Varanasi in all its authentic splendor. This is the real India, here time has stood still. We visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat, bordering the holy river Ganges. Here we encounter pilgrims and Hindu holy men, unique in their existence.

Dag 8&9: Varanasi
We leave early to capture the spiritual character of Varanasi in beautiful light from the water. The sunrise accompanies us with the first rays of the sun, which is a beautiful sight from the river. In the afternoon we explore the numerous alleys where traditional crafts are still practiced. Spectacular photos guaranteed. With the practice of the day before I have the opportunity to capture the Ganga Arti ceremony in a special way. 

Day 10: Varanasi
We bezoeken de Dashashwamedh Ghat, grenzend aan de heilige rivier Ganges. Hier treffen we o.a. pilgrims and Hindu holy men aan, die samen met de lokale bevolking offers uitbrengen tijdens het Chhat festival. Veel puurder dan dit kunnen we het je niet voorschotelen. Temidden van het Chhat festival en de rituelen voel je de cultuur helemaal, de juiste vibe voor het maken van culturele foto’s.

Day 11: Varanasi

The authentic and oldest city of India is one that you will embrace. You can spend days here photographing and feasting your eyes, it is our favorite place in India. We have time and space to convert your last wishes into sparkling photos, before we leave for Delhi for the return journey.

Day 12: Return home
Depending on your return flight, this day is dedicated to arriving in the Netherlands. We look back on an exciting journey to never forget, with many beautiful moments and of course sparkling photos.

Practical

• You have to be in normal shape
• We meet in Delhi, at a time to be determined
• If you have any food allergies or diets, please inform me about this.
• Non-photographing partners are more than welcome to join. We visit a lot of authentic, non-touristic sites that are worth a visit.
• During this diverse program, you’ll also have a lot of free time.
• Together we decide which workshops to do.
• You can pay with the Indian Rupie or take out money from a bank with your credit card or debit card.
• You need a visa which you can apply for online. If requested, we can help you with the application.
• You need vaccinations for India. Please check carefully and on time which ones you need.
• This is a country program, you have to book the flight separately. If requested, we can help you with your booking.

Climate

• • The climate is favorable to us at this time of year. On the site of Climate information We travel during dry season. The weather is to our advantage with pleasant temperatures.

Accommodations 
We stay in accommodations as mentioned below, or in simular accommodations

Day 1 t/m 5 Mandawa Havelli Jaipur 
Day 6 Royal Sarovar Portico Agra
Day 7 t/m 11 Palace on Ganges Varanasi
Day 12 Hotel Continental Plaza Delhi

Begeleiding: Franca Gielen 

My name is Franca, a passionate traveller and photographer from the netherlands. When I took my first trip to Africa I fell in love with travelling. Diving into other cultures, getting to know the locals, going on adventures, you get the idea!

I studied Tourism Management and graduated met a specialisation in travel photography. Photography encourages you to view places from different perspectives. My goal: capturing the world as I see it from my point of view. There are so many possibilities that allow you to be the most creative version of yourself

Kapil Raj Singh Rathore

Nice to meet you, I’m happy to introduce myself and looking forward to meet & introduce you to Rajasthan, colourful Northern India. Rich of culture, colourful festivals, old traditions and rituals, Rajasthan is unique & authentic. Kapil Raj Singh Rathore is my name, welcome! Graduated and experienced guide for many years in the tourism industry. I’m proud guiding for travel agency Shoestring, result in a top 5 best tour guides recognition worldwide.  As a photography enthusiastic my favorite tours are photography tours. Guiding like minded photographers from all over the world is a joy and a honour at the same time. I truly believe India, and specific Rajasthan, is one of the hidden treasures for photography. As a professional in the field I like to share my knowledge and I like to learn from you aswell. I live with my family in a village closeby Bikaner. In 2020 I have been chosen as head of the village, which comes down to simular tasks like a mayor. Life is good for me and I’m the kind of person who likes to give back. Therefor I hope to meet you soon on a trip through Rajasthan, so I can show you all the hidden treasures we have in India. Namasté.

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