Day 1 (4 November): Arrival, hotel check-in, and first visit to Nepal's greatest sacred Hindu temple, Pashupatinath, before dusk. You can see eyewitness cremation over the riverbed, watch the devotees perform rites around the temple, and much more.
Day 2 (5 November): After breakfast, visit Bungamati, a distinctive village 10 km south of Kathmandu that is home to the famous Budhanilakantha and the winter residence of Lord Rato Machhendranath. Make plans to shoot the living goddess Kumari, then go back to Kathmandu to see the largest stupa in the world, Boudhanath.
Day 3 (6 November): Visit Bhaktapur, a World Heritage Site, after breakfast. It's fascinating to explore the historic streets of Durbar Square, and Pottery Square is a must-see location.
Day 4 (7 November): Visit Patan Durbar Square after breakfast. You will then be taken to Kathmandu Durbar Square after lunch. There is enough to offer for street and location portraiture photography, including the largest old palace in the Kathmandu Valley. Continue visiting the Swayambhunath Temple later in the afternoon. This 2,500-year-old stupa on a hillock is reputed to have a stunning perspective over Kathmandu City.
Day 5 (8 November): Following breakfast, you will have a very special opportunity to visit the Tibetan monastery at Tale. With permission from the spiritual leader Rinpoche, you are permitted to take pictures of any event or ceremony that is taking place there, including butterlamp puja during blue hour.
Day 6 (9 November): Go to Kathmandu Durbar Square after breakfast. There is enough to offer for street and location portraiture photography, including the largest old palace in the Kathmandu Valley. After the session, head back to the hotel for some rest or relaxation later in the day. After supper, check out and head to the airport, prepared to go home.
Day 7: Return to Malaysia
*Inclusive of:
ground transportation,
meals,
4-star accommodation,
shooting arrangement
**Excludes:
international return air ticket,
travel insurance,
visa fees
Payment to be made directly to EOS Master, Danny Wong
Places covered:
Nepal
