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Wonders of the Western Ghats: Photography Expeditions

byTushar TandelWorkshops in Navi Mumbai & Pune; Expeditions to Gir, Jaisalmer & Western GhatsStarts from₹900 per personView full gallery

Experience the mist-covered biodiversity hotspots of the Western Ghats. Join me for hands-on macro photography and wildlife trails where we focus on patience, fieldcraft, and ethical observation.

My first encounter with the elusive Hump Nosed Pit Viper in the Western Ghats. After a sudden shout from my guide, I switched to a macro lens and captured this intense moment as the viper tasted the air with its forked tongue.

High up in the canopy, the vibrant Indian Giant Squirrel is a colorful masterpiece of nature. Capturing this shy creature requires patience and a bit of luck.

The treeshrew is a tiny but mighty inhabitant of the forest floor. This video captures its quick, agile movements as it navigates its world with grace.

The Indian Paradise Flycatcher, with its stunning long tail, dances through the forest. This video captures the elegance of this bird, a true jewel of the Western Ghats.

A portrait of the White-Bellied Blue Flycatcher against a dark forest background. The deep blue of its feathers creates a stunning contrast, a moment of pure serenity.

The Verditer Flycatcher adds a splash of brilliant azure to the forest. This shot captures its vivid color against the dark, moody backdrop of the Western Ghats.

The Blue-capped Rock Thrush, with its stunning combination of blue and orange, is a true visual treat. I was captivated by its vibrant hues against the soft green light of the forest.

The male white-rumped shama unfurls its tail like a delicate flower. This shot captures the beauty and motion of its display, a true masterpiece of nature.

A macro view of the Hump Nosed Pit Viper, showing the intricate texture of its scales. Getting this close to one of the world's deadliest creatures is a surreal and humbling experience.

A Hump-nosed Pit Viper coiled on a rock, its tongue flickering out to sense the environment. This image captures the quiet intensity of a predator at rest.

About Wonders of the Western Ghats

You are not just here to click photos. You are here to learn the art of 'waiting' for that one frame. Whether it is stalking a pit viper in the undergrowth or setting up the perfect angle for a flycatcher, we focus on the patience and fieldcraft that makes the shot. If you want to move beyond Auto mode and truly understand how to capture nature's drama, this is where we start.

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Tushar Tandel

Workshops in Navi Mumbai & Pune; Expeditions to Gir, Jaisalmer & Western GhatsStarts from ₹900 per person

I am Tushar. I do not just guide trips; I share my therapy. Join me as we venture into the Western Ghats to skip the crowds, wait in the silence, and hopefully capture the elusive magic of the forest together.

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