Mangalajodi Creative Workshop 2027

Satandard Home Stay : Budget Package

Best In the Place Stay : Premium Package

Best Bird Photography Tour

Jan 15 - 17/18

4 Boat Safari | 2N/3D

6 Boat Safari | 3N/4D

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CUSTOMISE YOUR OWN TOUR

Dec 11 -13

Dec 18 -20

Dec 25 -27

Jan 3 -5/6

Jan 6 -8

Tour Itinerary

Everyday schedule of this tour you should know

Day 1: Arrival in Bhubaneswar & First Boat Safari

– Arrival:
– Reach Bhubaneswar airport/railway station by 12PM max and transfer to our stay (approx. 2hrs).
– Check-in: Settle into the Guest house near the wetland.
– Orientation Session:
– Overview of Mangalajodi’s birdlife and photographic opportunities.
– Tips for photographing birds in wetland ecosystems: lighting, composition, and settings.
– Gear setup and preparation.

Afternoon Session (Session 1):
– Enter the Mangalajodi Bird Sanctury for your 1st boat safari.
-Golden hour light provides stunning opportunities to photograph birds.
– Dinner: Group discussion and critique of the day’s photographs.
-Overnight Stay: At the Home Stay.

Day 2: Safaris & Photography Sessions

Day 2:
– 6:00 AM: Enter the bird sancturay for your 2nd safari. Morning light offers great opportunities for capturing bird activity and landscapes. Focus on migratory birds, waders, and large waterfowl.
– Key Targets : Sarus cranes, painted storks, pelicans, spoonbills, and cormorants.
-10:00 AM: Break for tea/snacks at our stay.
-1:00 PM: Lunch inside the park.
Evening
– PM: Golden hour light provides stunning opportunities to photograph birds returning to their nests.
-Key Targets: Egrets, herons, darters, and reflections in water.
– 7:00 PM: Return to the hotel.
– 8:00 PM: Dinner followed by a review session of the day’s best shots and post processing. Advanced photography session covering composition, exposure management, and creative techniques like silhouettes and panning.

Day 3: Final Safari & Departure

– Special Techniques and Farewell
– Morning
– 5:30 AM: Head to the park for the final morning shoot. Emphasis on capturing action shots like birds in flight and interactions.
– Key Targets: Raptors, eagles, and migratory species like Siberian cranes (if present).
– 10:30 AM: Exit the park for a final tea/snack break.

-11 AM: Return to the stay, pack up, and gather for a feedback session.

– Departure
– 11.30 AM: Participants can check out and begin their journeys towards Bhubaneswar airport or railway station. Reach by 2PM
Optional recommendations for exploring local attractions like the Lingaraj Temple, Dhauli and many more if time permits.

Additional Notes:

Safari Timings: Safari timings will vary according to season/month
Photography Equipment: Bring your camera with long zoom lenses for wildlife photography.
Tripod is optional. But would be helpful in some cases to carry if you have.
Ideally, 300mm and above lenses highly recommended for bird photography.
Clothing: We wont recommend you to wear any light or neon colour dresses. That distracts the animal or bird. Bring comfortable walking shoes, hats, and sunscreen for safaris. Take your medicines as per your requirement.
Fitness: Safaris can involve long periods of sitting in vehicles. So suitable for most people.

Inclusions :

*Everything from pick up till drop.

* One complimentary post-processing session on 2nd day afternoon/evening.

*Everyday evening photo review session.

* Twin sharing accommodation and three times food during the trip.

* Safari permits and all safari charges.

* Pick up & Drop to bubaneswar Airport/ Railway station.

Exclusions :

* Any airfare / Railway Tickets.

* Single accommodation will charge you extra cost.
* Camera fees if any.
* Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals, and beverages ordered.
* Insurance, laundry, and phone calls.
* Bottled water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
* Anything that is not listed under ‘inclusions’.

Our Best Available Stay

As there is very limited option available in the location. These are two the best available stay which is very nearby to the boating place. It all depends on your choice.