Discover 'Dzukou Valley' - 1-5July'15

1^st July - Kohima

• Check in to Hotel by 3pm.
• Assemble at 7pm for briefing followed with dinner.
• Night stay at Kohima Hotel.

2^nd July - Kohima - Dzukou Valley

• At 5am drive from Kohima to Viswema Village (Dzukou Base).
• Arrive at Viswema and start hiking towards Dzukou Valley.
• Breakfast on the way to Dzukou Valley.
• Upon reaching Dzukou settle down & have lunch at the Trekkers Cottage and rest of the time free to explore the valley.
• Overnight at Trekkers Cottage.

3^rd July - Dzukou Valley

• After breakfast, trek into valley.
• Spend the day in the valley taking photographs and exploring.
• Have lunch in the valley and return by evening to the Trekkers Cottage.
• Overnight at Trekkers Cottage.

4^th July - Dzukou Valley

• After breakfast, trek into valley.
• Spend the day in the valley taking photographs and exploring.
• Have lunch in the valley and return by evening to the Trekkers Cottage.
• Overnight at Trekkers Cottage.

5^th July - Dzukou - Kohima

• After breakfast descend towards Viswema Village.
• Lunch on the way.
• Reach Kohima by 5pm & our tour ends.

What to Carry

Mandatory

• SLR Camera with kit lens.
• Tripod.
• Circular polariser filter.
• Remote Shutter release.
• 4–5 lens cloths.
• Backpack with rain cover.
• Warm clothes.
• Walking boots and rubber sandals.
• Raincoat and umbrella.
• Insect repellent.
• Large, polythene carry bags.
• Torch light.
• Sleeping Bag.

Optional

• Wide angle lens.
• Normal zoom lens.
• Extra Camera Battery.
• ND Grads, Solid NDs etc.
• Telephoto lens.
• Sunscreen.
• Hat/Cap.
• Camera rain cover.
• Gumboots.
• Head torch.
• Silica gel sacks in camera bag.

Note: Travel as light as possible & carry your belongings preferably in a single backpack, avoid suitcases.

Includes

• All transfers by Tata Sumo or equivalent vehicle as per the itinerary.
• All accommodations according to itinerary.
• All meals.
• Quality and professional photography instruction at par with your level as a photographer.
• Porters to carry your belongings.
• A fun, positive, interactive learning environment.

Excludes

• Air/Train fare and transfer expenses to and from pickup and drop points at Kohima.
• Expenses for personal habits.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Anything that is not included in the Includes list (see above)

Our Liabilities

1. We do not own any hotel, do not control or operate any airline/railway/any other services. Although we try our best to arrange and recommend the best services, we do not hold any responsibility for the performance of all/any of the services provided by service providers or for any dissatisfaction, delay, accidents, injuries, loss of life, property, document(s) & baggage, flight/rail delays, reservations, transportation, insurance, cancellations, suspensions or any other eventuality/irregularity and also for any consequences arising out of natural calamities, strikes, terrorism/insurgency, breakdown of any facility, act of omission and commission. It is understood that the client/s shall not bring, make or raise any action, demand or claim in any respect whatsoever against us, our employees or directors or partners or proprietor.

2. You may be required to sign “Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement”

3. In case of any claim/dispute, the Courts at Kolkata (West Bengal), India shall have sole jurisdiction.

    Cancellation Charges (According to the date of the tour)

    50% on or before 11 days from beginning of tour date

    100% 10 days or less from beginning of tour date

Refund Policy

1. No refund will be made for any unutilised or partly utilised services of any nature.

2. Any refund due to the client(s) on account of cancellation and for changes made in the booking or on any other account will take a minimum of 30 (thirty) days to be processed.

Others

1. We reserve the right to cancel the tour before the date of departure. In such a case we shall be liable to refund only the amount paid by the client(s) without any interest.

2. No other service(s) will be provided that are not mentioned in the e-brochure issued by us.

3. Rates are subject to change without any prior notice.

4  This is a photo tour & not a photography tutorial program. Though our tour leader will extent their expertise & guidance during the tour we expect participants to have sound understanding of basic photography concept including camera operation, exposure,metering,ISO etc.

5. While all efforts are made to ensure availability/accuracy of the information through our communications or through our brochures, website etc, we accept no responsibility/liability for any errors or omissions.

• Who should go in the Photography tour?

Most locations can be accessed by road, however we may sometimes have to hike or scramble to reach a spot. The activities we have planned are within the abilities of people in moderate to good physical shape. There may be times when we shall have to shoot in the rain; count on us to help you to adapt to those circumstances.

• How do I make a payment?

Visit your nearest CAMARENA store to make it by cash or card or you can make it directly online.