In about 2 weeks we will be off to India for a photo expedition. We will be traveling with National Geographic on their India By Rail Photography Expedition.
On this trip we will visit several UNESCO sites for photo shoots. We will also visit several marble palaces and several markets. One thing I am looking forward to is searching for tigers in Ranthambhore National Park, as well as some rare birds and other wildlife at Keoladeo National Park. As this is a photo journey, I will be traveling with two camera bodies and at this time carrying just two lenses ( a 100-500mm and a 24-240mm). I might change these choices and add a wide angle lens, will take a monopod just in case and it can double as a hiking pole. Yes, we will also have our iPhones with us as a camera. My goals for the shots I want are the classic temple images and monument views, detailed tile work shots, daily life/ street shots. I want to capture the hustle and bustle of the markets. We will be arriving three days early to adjust to the time change. This also gives us some time to explore a bit on our own. I also hope to get in a hot air balloon flight, will have to see if we can make that happen.
Our accommodations will be rather upscale for us. We will be traveling by rail on the Palace on Wheels. The Palace on Wheels train provides a unique luxury travel experience in India. It began operating in 1982, a joint effort by Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism. This special train was designed to bring back the feeling of royal train journeys. In the past, only Indian kings and British officials travelled like this. Passengers can now enjoy a similar luxurious journey through India’s history. The train often travels through the beautiful state of Rajasthan.
In 2024, the Palace on Wheels received a big award. Condé Nast Traveler readers voted it the World’s Best Luxury Train. This will be an interesting experience for us.
As we look forward to this journey we also look forward to sharing it with you.
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