Kolkata – Varanasi Photography Workshop 2026

Dec 10 – 18, 2026 | Kolkata & Varanasi | ₹432,640

THIS EXPEDITION HAS 4 SEATS LEFT

Join the Kolkata–Varanasi Photography Expedition to capture the soul of two timeless cities.

Dates: December 10th – December 18th, 2026
Price: USD 5,200 per person
Group size: Min 4, Max 6

Important information

Dates: Dec 10 – 18, 2026 (8 nights)
Expedition starts/ends in: Kolkata, India
Type: Street & documentary expedition
Physical difficulty: Moderate
Price: ₹432,640 per person (based on 5-star hotels (single occupancy))
Group size: Max 6 participants
Experience level: Anyone is welcome, from beginners to professionals

What you'll learn

• Street photography in iconic Indian cities
• Photographing ghats and religious ceremonies
• Dawn and dusk light on the Ganges
• Documentary storytelling

Day-to-day itinerary

Arrival / Dec 10th: Kolkata — Welcome dinner.

Day 1 / Dec 11th: Kolkata — Metal Market, Kumartuli neighbourhood.

Day 2 / Dec 12th: Kolkata — Wrestlers by Ganges, Koley Market, Sealdah Station.

Day 3 / Dec 13th: Kolkata — Flower Market, Yellow Taxi 4-hour ride.

Day 4 / Dec 14th: Transit to Varanasi — Flight, photo review.

Day 5 / Dec 15th: Varanasi — Blue Hour Aarti, morning ghat walk, back alleys.

Day 6 / Dec 16th: Varanasi — Sunrise boat ride, brickfields.

Day 7 / Dec 17th: Varanasi — Babas on boat, Ganga Evening Aarti.

Day 8 / Dec 18th: Departure — Tour concludes.

Included in the expedition

8 nights in 5-star hotels (single occupancy)
Kolkata–Varanasi domestic flight
All transport including private mini-bus
All meals and non-alcoholic drinks
All entrance fees and gratuities
Photo review sessions
Airport transfers

Excluded in the expedition

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses

Do I need photography experience?

Not at all. All levels welcome.

What equipment?

Any camera. Checklist sent after booking.

Testimonials of previous participants

Melissa Haslam — Australia

Shivam knows Kolkata and Varanasi so well and is generous with his knowledge and teaching skills. You will come away with wonderful memories and images.

Lynn — U.K.

Exceptionally well-organised trip. Shivam's joy, passion and pride in sharing his country was infectious. I came home with photographs I'm really proud of.

Nicola Elliott — U.K.

I was very impressed with Shivam's attention to detail and care. He became an important part of our group. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

The Host — Shivam Pandey

Shivam is a Kolkata-based street and documentary photographer with over eight years of experience leading photography expeditions across India. Read more on the About page.