• 13th Dec: On arrival at Ahmedabad, we group together and depart for Dasada, the gateway to the Little Rann of Kutch. A little over two hours from now, we will arrive at the Rann Riders Resort. This eco-friendly resort is the best that LRK has to offer, be it for its food or the warm comfy beds you will enjoy during this winter season or the amazing culture experience they provide. That night we gather for our first camp fire meeting while we discuss and strategize our trip.
• 14th - 16th Dec: The next morning after an early, simple breakfast . We depart on our first cross-desert open jeep safari across the Little Rann Of Kutch.
  It will be very cold & we advice you to carry sufficient winter wear. The Rann is best described as a place where you can only see brown land till the eye meets the horizon.  This vast wonderful land is teeming with wildlife.
  The morning safari lasts a good three and a half hours, and we return to the resort for a hearty lunch. After lunch, we gather for a quick discussion on the afternoon game plan. We set out on the afternoon drive in the park every evening by 3 PM and return to our lodges just after sunset. The flagship species of LRK is the Asiatic Wild Ass. We will try our hand at capturing silhouette shots of the same with the setting sun in the background. During the monsoon the Rann is submerged in water. By November water resides to form small puddles of water across open plain land. This attracts plenty of birds, especially waders which are attracted to these puddles. 
  Every evening, we spend at least an hour before dinner interacting with the group, understanding one or the other topic of photography. This is when we would review photographs, discuss learning's and celebrate our day.
  This will be the routine we follow at LRK till the time we depart for GRK.
• 17th - 21st Dec: After spending 3 full days exploring the Little Rann of Kutch. We depart on the second league of our journey, to the greater part of the salt plains, the Great Rann Of Kutch. After breakfast we depart from the Rann Riders Resort and begin a 6 hour drive to arrive at Nakhtrana, the Gateway to the Great Rann. Immediately after lunch we go on a safari and begin our adventure in the Great Rann. This area supports the one of the world's largest breeding colonies of the greater and lesser flamingos.
  Over the next few days we will spend the entire day exploring and capturing the immense beauty and amazing wildlife this area has to offer.
• 21st Dec: Our final morning safari at the Great Rann arrives, by now we will know where to go exactly in order to capture the subjects we want. We return to resort by 10am and will soon proceed to the Bhuj airport where we finally board flight's and proceed home with great memories and hard disk's filled to the brim with great photographs.
• PS: Participants interested in a post-tour programme to Jamnagar should contact us regarding the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many participants are expected on this group tour?
  Most of our photography tours are engineered to provide ample attention to the participants. So lesser the number, easier for us to attend to every participant's requirement. You can expect a group of approximately 12 participants on this tour.
• How many participants are expected to share a car?
  We know the amount of equipment each participant can bring along. Hence, every transport car accommodates a maximum of 4 participants providing ample space for equipments and viewing.
• Why are your tours priced higher?
  We believe in quality over quantity. Firstly we do not accommodate a crowd of 30-40 people on our tours, and also our pricing is based on just two participants in a room (unless mentioned) and each transport/safari cars accommodating a maximum of 4 participants. You are accompanied by the best in class photographers and guides at high class hotels and lodges not compromising on the over all quality of your experience. We do believe you will forget the slight increase in expenditure very soon, what you will not forget is your experience with toehold.
• How different are tours and photo tours?
  Unlike travel agents who plan your holiday from a remote destination to places some times they havent even experienced themselves, Photo Tours are innovative ways to experience a place through the guidance of a professional photographer. Most of our photo tours are fun with a lot of learning and knowledge sharing. More over, your group consisits of photography enthusiasts only making your experience more focused.
• Refund/Cancellation Policy:
  1. 15% : Between 30-45 days from date of departure
  2. 50% : Between 7-30 days from date of departure
  3. 90% : Between 2-7 days from the date of departure
  4. No Refund within 48 hours from date of departure
  
• Terms & conditions
  
  • 1. Participants who have a medical history of Blood Pressure, Heart related problems or Asthma are advised to seek medical advice before enrolling for this eco-tour.
  • 2. Fitness to complete the eco-tour is the only criterion for participation.
  • 3. We reserve the right to take photographs or videos during the operation of any expedition or part thereof and to use the resulting photography for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt. Ltd, tour members agree to allow their images to be used in such photography. Travelers who prefer that their image not be used are asked to identify themselves to their tour leader at the commencement of their trip.
  • 4. Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt Ltd. shall not be responsible for injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agent's control.
  • 5. All clients traveling with Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt Ltd. must complete and sign a reservation form and the "Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Arbitration Agreement" form.