EVEREST & GOKYO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 1, 2015 TIBET Cho Oyo (CHINA) TIBET (CHINA) TIBET (CHINA) KHUMBU Mt Everest Lobuche Gokyo Ri East Gokyo Lhotse Nuptse SAGARMATHA NATIONAL PARK Machhermo Island Peak Thare Ama Lhabarma Dablam Phortse Tenga Pangboche Thame Khumjung Tengboche Namche Bazaar Phakding Lukla To and From Kathmandu Region Everest Trek grade Moderate/Adventurous ITINERARY at A GLANCE Start/FInish point Kathmandu Group size Minimum 4, Maximum 8 Type of trek Lodge/Teahouse Duration 17 days DAY 1 Arrive in Kathmandu. Max. Alt 5360m Transfer to hotel. Sightseeing. DAY 2 Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Prepare for the trek. WORKSHOP COST DAY 3 Fly to Lukla / trek to Phakding US $4,000 per person DAY 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar DAY 5 Exploration day WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS DAY 6 Trek to Phortse Tenga • accompanied by 2 professional photographers DAY 7 Trek to Lhabarma • student to teacher ratio 4:1 DAY 8 Trek to Machermo • small group with personalized attention DAY 9 Trek To Gokyo • short hiking days allowing for plenty of photography time DAY 10 Gokyo exploration day • daily critique of your photography DAY 11 Trek to Thare • explore and immerse in both culture and landscapes of Nepal DAY 12 Trek to Pangboche • mask dances at the Mani Rimdu Festival in Tengboche monastery DAY 13 Trek to Tengboche • stunning views of Himalayas mountians DAY 14 Trek to Namche • ascending Gokyo Ri and incredible panorama views of the world’s DAY 15 Trek to Lukla highest mountains including Everest DAY 16 Fly to Kathmandu • climbing the remote valley trail to Gokyo and its sacred glacial lakes DAY 17 Depart to international destination • In Kathmandu - Boudhanath Stupa and Monkey Temple EVEREST & GOKYO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 1, 2015 CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S WORKHOP VIDEO! CLICK HERE Join us on a unique opportunity to experience Nepal through This trek includes, daily photographic sessions, group and the eyes of a photographer. Nepal, a land of pristine beauty one-on-one instruction, demonstrations and critiques of your offers unique opportunities for photographers interested in work. Instead of formal lectures, our workshop will be focused travel and landscape photography. We explore both a rich on providing support in the field to develop your photographic local culture with spectacular vistas of the Himalayas. The technique, skill and voice. workshop traverses lands inhabited by the Sherpa people, Some of the topics we will cover are: using your camera to known for their hospitality and incredible strength in high its full potential, capturing unique landscapes and natural altitudes. portraits of local life. Our small group size allows personalized We begin the workshop in Kathmandu visiting a number attention, with the goal of developing your technique, of the UNESCO world heritage destinations. We then take composition, and storytelling skills. a spectacular mountain flight to the town of Lukla where This unforgettable experience is perfect for those who our adventure truly begins. As we make our way high into predominantly wish to go trekking but, at the same time, the mountainous terrain of Solu Khumbu, Everest, we climb learn and improve their photography skills. This workshop is west to the village of Gokyo and the five sacred lakes on the for beginner to intermediate photographers who are looking moraine beside the Ngozumpa Glacier where we will witness for a trek of moderate difficulty. some of the highest mountains in the world all while taking in the magnificence of the place with our cameras. The workshop focus is on capturing the story and experience of being in Nepal rather than a snapshot record of it. And most importantly, we’ll have lots of fun and laughs along the way. To book this trip please contact TREK NEPAL INT’L. Post Box 9947, Kathmandu Nepal Photography Workshop information Tel: 977 1 4701001 Fax: 977 1 4700012 E-mail: [email protected] www.treknepal.com contact: [email protected] EVEREST & GOKYO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP “ I felt the daily critiques helped OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 1, 2015 me not only take better photos, but also look at my subject in different ways.” participant WHY TAKE THIS WORKSHOP WITH US There are many photographers who lead workshop and tours. Our student to instructor ratio is 4:1, which means you’re What set’s this workshop apart from the others? getting very personalized attention at every step of the way. While there are no formal classroom lessons there are First off, this is a photography workshop not a tour. Lots of lessons in the field. photographers who lead “tours” simply take you to a location and let you wander off on your own to find things to shoot. At the end of each day, we sit down with each student to Not here. In our workshop we work one-on-one with each review and critique their day’s work. This is done on an iPad participant, helping to answer any of their questions along or laptop computer. With this instant feedback, you are able the way. At the end of the workshop what participants come to learn and quickly develop your photographic technique, away with are not just better photographs, but a better skill and voice. understanding of photography, better compositions and most importantly, a skill set they now have and can use on future adventures. To book this trip please contact TREK NEPAL INT’L. Post Box 9947, Kathmandu Nepal Photography Workshop information Tel: 977 1 4701001 Fax: 977 1 4700012 E-mail: [email protected] www.treknepal.com contact: [email protected] EVEREST & GOKYO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 1, 2015 detaiLED ITINERARY WHAT’S INCLUDED • Flight between Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu/Sightseeing • airport transfers • 3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch Overnight Hotel. Included meals: breakfast. Alt: 1350m. & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary You will be met by a Trek Nepal representative at the Kathmandu airport and transferred to your • Accommodation in Kathmandu hotel. You’ll get settled in first and in the afternoon we’ll go explore the street life of Kathmandu • Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing and all it’s chaos and wonder. Also a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group lodges/guesthouses members. We’ll end the day in Durbar Square before we return to the hotel. The group will have • Professional English speaking guide and porters dinner and then there will be a full workshop briefing. • All trekking and park permit & fees • Porters insurance photoGRAPHY today • Porters to carry all personal and group • street life equipment • the magic of Durbar Square Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED Overnight Hotel. Included meals: breakfast. Alt: 1350m. • International airfare to/from Nepal • Lunch and dinner prior to the trek An early morning start to Boudhanath Stupa. The group will be shuttled to Boudhanath where we’ll • Meals at airport and while in Kathmandu - experience one of the most important Buddhist sites in Nepal. The magic happens here before allow per day sunrise and the best opportunity for photography is during this time. In the afternoon we’ll head to • Country entry Visa fees Swayambhunath, known as the Monkey Temple, another important Buddhist temple high atop a hill • Personal Insurance which covers, medical, overlooking the Kathmandu valley. The rest of the day you’re free to explore and prepare for the trek. emergency evacuation, theft expenses photoGRAPHY today • Drinks: both alcoholic and bottled other than • Boudhanath Stupa sterilized drinking water • Monkey Temple • Laundry fees • Personal gear and expenses Day 3: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding • Tips and gratitude provided to staff Overnight Lodge. Included meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner. Alt. 2840m. Trek appox. 4.5 hours. An exciting morning flight to Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla takes just 45 minute. You’ll see spectacular views of the eastern Himalaya during the flight. The airstrip in Lukla was build by Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest. From Lukla we begin our trek northward on the meandering, but well-marked trail into the Khumbu - land of the Sherpa people. On route we’ll pass through the village Ghat along the east bank of the Dudh Kosi (Milk River). A gentle climb brings us to our first overnight stop in the village of Phakding. If the weather is clear we’ll have great views of Kusum Kanguru (6367m). photoGRAPHY today • flight into Lukla • village life • bridge crossings To book this trip please contact TREK NEPAL INT’L. Post Box 9947, Kathmandu Nepal Photography Workshop information Tel: 977 1 4701001 Fax: 977 1 4700012 E-mail: [email protected] www.treknepal.com contact: [email protected] EVEREST & GOKYO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 1, 2015 Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar GETTING TO NEPAL Getting to Nepal is fairly straight-forward. Overnight Lodge. Included meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner. Alt. 3440m. Many international airlines fly to Kathmandu. Trek appox. 5 hours. Please check visa requirements from your Continuing along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, the trail climbs through forests of rhododendrons originating country. If you do require a and giant pines. We reach Monjo and pass through the gates to the Sagamartha National Park visa, you can purchase one at the airport in where our trekking permits are checked. After completing check post formalities, we cross the Kathmandu when you arrive. Dudh Kosi suspension bridge to start a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. Weather permitting, we encounter our first sight of Everest and Lhotse. Namche Bazaar, also know as the ‘Sherpa Capital’, is situated in a crescent amphitheater that towers above two great valleys – Dudh Kosi and Bhote FLIGHTS TO LUKLA Kosi, offering a stunning view of the mountains across the valley.