WELCOME
Dates
*Bookings open*
9th November
23rd November
30th November (Ideal for Photographers)
FEBRUARY
1st March
(Ideal for Photographers)
8th March
22nd March
29th March
(Ideal for Photographers)
5th April
19th April
26th April
(Ideal for Photographers)
3rd May
17th May
24th May
(Ideal for Photographers)
31 st May
(Ideal for Photographers)
*We also undertake customized events at a date of your choice for Schools, Colleges, Corporates and Groups. If the date you are looking for is not here, or you want a stargazing experience on a certain date, reach out and we will make it possible!*
Looking for Astrophotography special and not Stargazing?
Astrophotography Special at Suryamal
Ladakh Astrohunt
Dark nights for Astrophotography
Astrophotography is often mired in mystery. With our camp away from light pollution with our Dark night special batches we aim to simplify the field.
Vikram Virulkar, our resident mentor for Astrophotography will guide you on the process with pre-camp support right to on field support with guidance on how to, what to and when to shoot with a short Post processing session to put you well on track.
Astrophotography doesn’t have to be hard. Please go through the details below, we would b happy to connect with you further on a personal level to discuss this further.
*Bookings open*
February
March
29th March
April
May
31st May
*Customised one on one photography sessions are also conducted.*
Looking for Stargazing and not Astrophotography
Astrophotography Special at Suryamal
Ladakh Astrohunt
Location
Camp Suryamal is roughly
Charges
Rs.4,499/-per person
* Pick up and drop service from Kasara Railway station (Local Bolero/Traxx taxi 8 pax per vehicle)- Rs.600/- per person.
*If you are a solo traveller, you may have to share a tent with another person, if you want a tent to yourself, you can do that by paying an additional Rs1,500, and we will book the whole tent for you.
(Payment and confirmation only through UPI or NEFT)
Children are not allowed in Astrophotography specials
Before 15 days- 80% refund given
Before 7 days- 50% refund given
One day before camp or day of camp- No refund given
*Transport charges apply regardless of age
-6:00 PM- Arrival at the campsite, Tea and Snacks
-6:30-7:00 PM- Tent assignment and Introduction, Setup and basics
-8:00 PM-Shoot session 1
9:30 PM-Dinner and discussion
-10:30 PM- Shoot session 2
-12:30 AM- Break for Tea and Coffee and snacks
1:30 AM/ 3:00 AM (Depending upon season) -Hike/ Shoot session 3
6:00 AM- Rest for 2 hours in Tents.
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM- Basics of Post Processing and Breakfast with end of Camp.
Itinerary
What's included?
-Evening tea and snacks
-Veg Dinner(Cooked on site and served fresh dinner to table)
– A guided Astrophotography Session with Vikram Virulkar with basic post processing.
-Stay in quality tents on double sharing, with cotton mattress and pillows
-Next morning breakfast
-Pick-up and Drop to Kasara if you have opted for the transport
*Toilets are fully built up, no Toilet tents or going out in the wild.
*Entire campsite is on private property and fully gated and secure.
*Alcohol & any controlled substances are BANNED at the Campsite.
FAQ's
How much to walk to reach the camp site?
How challenging is the trek/hike ?
What kind of Toilets are there?
I am a Solo traveller, is it safe for me?
How is the food made?
I have found somewhere cheaper, will you reduce the price?
I want to carry some Alcohol?
Further Questions?
Disclaimers-
-Stargazing is a activity dependent on Nature. While we take care that we organize events on days that the chances of rains and clouds are minimal but in case the skies do get clouded over, we will try to enjoy the camp as much as possible but a refund will not be possible.