Highland Birdwatch

Depending on your areas of interest. Photo Tour is for you if you are an avid photographer who would appreciate our skipper's advice and instruction. If not, sign up for a group tour where the trip's main focus isn't photography. Lastly, if you must travel on a date and in a manner of your choosing, we may customize a holiday for you.

There are various equipments one may carry for this tour. We will share a tour advice closer to the tour departure which lists the suggested equipments one should carry for this tour.

Absolutely! This Tour is meant for fledgling as well as experienced photographers. Beginners get all the advantages of learning on and off the field from Toehold’s eminent Skippers. In fact if you are a newbie, you should jump on this terrific learning opportunity and sign up right away! However, in order to make the most of the Tour photographically, we recommend that you be familiar with photography fundamentals. If you’re not, we suggest you join an Art and Science of Photography Workshop before the Tour.

Since the tour activities involve walking some distances and walking on uneven terrain for a few hours, a basic level of fitness is recommended. Please talk to us to know more on the level of fitness required for this tour.

Ofcourse, yes. Please talk to our capable Camera Rent team or mention what gear you’d like to hire while registering for the tour. Guess what? We offer you a 10% off on camera rent while on the tour.

Yes, definitely! We can accommodate vegetarian and vegan meal plans. Please inform us about your dietary requirements in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements throughout your tour.

Yes, we do provide assistance in booking road transfers to help you reach your destination. We do not book air transfers, however, we can suggest the best possible flights you can take to reach your destination. It is advisable to discuss your travel plans with us in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements and help provide you with detailed information.

Absolutely everything! From booking the travel tickets and arranging for a comfortable stay to suggested itineraries and planning places of interest, Toehold takes care of all the details of your vacation.

You may certainly take your young child, but we don’t recommend taking infants and very small children on safari. Please talk to us for more information.

On a photography tour, there will be about 7 participants along with a Toehold skipper. This group size ensures a comfortable experience and better opportunities for wildlife photography.

The best time to visit Ladakh is during the summer months from June to September, when you have clear skies, the weather is warm and the roads are accessible. This period offers the best opportunities for exploring the region's exotic wildlife, stunning landscapes and cultural attractions.

The most common way to reach Ladakh is by flying into Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), the main airport in the region. Leh Airport has connections from major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, and Srinagar. Alternatively, you can travel by road from Srinagar or Manali, although road access is subject to weather conditions and seasonal closures. Please talk to us to know more.

Access to mobile network and WiFi in Ladakh can be limited or negligible in some parts, especially in remote areas, with varying quality and availability.

In Ladakh, we will travel between the destinations by road, but most of the photography will be done on foot, which is why a moderate level of physical fitness is required for hiking. Also, there will be no porters to help us with our luggage. You are advised to carry requisite medication for high altitude sickness. Please talk to us to know more.