Rathika Ramasamy Bharatpur Masterclass, 2026
Workshop : Rathika Ramasamy Bird Photography Masterclass
Venue : Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Workshop Dates : 22nd to 26th January, 2026 (4Nights/5Days)
Workshop Costs : INR 43,500/- (Inclusive of tax) Twin sharing
Please note: The cost is for Indian nationals only. Foreign nationals and NRIs, please contact us for details.
Limited seats only.
For registration, please click here.
Itinerary:
Day 1 : January 22nd 2026(22nd evening all participants have to reach Bharatpur)
January 22nd 5 pm - Orientation session.
Day 2 : January 23rd, 2026 Full day birding session.
Day 3 : January 24th, 2026 Full day shooting session.
Day 4 : January 25th, 2026 Full day shooting session.
Day 5 : January 26th, 2026th morning, after 3 hrs morning birding session workshop ends.
Lunch will be provided inside the park.
Detailed schedule will be send once the registration is complete.
Cost includes :
*Mentor Fees +Tax
*Morning tea, Breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and Dinner
Cost excludes :
All other individual expenses
* Air fare, transport from hometown to workshop destination
*Any kind of personal expenses, Bottled water, soft drinks, laundry and phone calls
*Park entry fee per visit Rs 155/-
* NRI Rs 959/-
* E-rickshaw Rs 1200/- First (1-3 hrs ) minimum charge, after which Rs 300/ per hour.
Mode of payment :
You can register paying 50% amount as registration confirmed(Non refundable).
Balance to be paid one month before the masterclass.
You can pay GPay or Direct bank transfer. Once registration is confirmed, will send the mode of payment details.
About the masterclass :
Rathika has been conducting masterclasses every year at Bharatpur. The purpose of this workshop is to fine-tune your wildlife photography skills by learning from and shooting alongside Rathika, enhancing your knowledge of subjects and photography techniques. Rathika has visited Bharatpur several times over the last 20 years; she knows the park very well and will help you choose hotspots and track the birds. This workshop will be highly interactive, with field discussions, and all participants will receive instant feedback and have their images reviewed every evening.
The number of participants is kept limited so that Rathika and her team can spend more time with each participant, shooting alongside them and sharing her experience and knowledge. If you are already doing bird photography, this field learning experience will help you understand wildlife habitats, create inspiring and storytelling images, and capture emotions in your frames.
Who could attend :
This workshop is open to all amateur photographers, hobby photographers, and anyone who wants to learn bird and wildlife photography from Rathika Ramasamy. It is suitable for those with basic knowledge of photography.
What you get to Photograph :
Please click here to check Keoladeo National Park images. Bharatpur images
Last Bharatpur workshop bird check list, Click here.
About the Venue :
Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park, formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. This famous bird sanctuary hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident. The park experiences three major seasons: wet monsoons, cold winters, and hot summers.
Come November, thousands of migratory waterfowl arrive for wintering. During winter, you can see common visitors such as the Ruddy Shelduck, Shoveller, Pintail, Wigeon, and Common Teal, along with resident species like the Lesser Whistling Teal and Spot-billed Duck. Additionally, Painted Storks can be observed feeding their young ones.
Habitats :
One-third of the habitat in Keoladeo National Park consists of wetland systems with various types of microhabitats, including trees, mounds, dykes, and open water with or without submerged plants. The richness and diversity of plant life inside the park are remarkable. The park’s flora consists of 379 species of flowering plants, of which 96 are wetland species.
Birds :
National Park is popularly known as the "Bird Paradise." Over 370 bird species have been recorded in the park. Ornithologically, the park is significant due to its strategic location as a staging ground for migratory waterfowl arriving in the Indian subcontinent before dispersing to various regions. Additionally, waterfowl converge here before departing for breeding grounds in the western Palearctic region. The wetland also serves as a wintering area for massive congregations of waterfowl.
Mode of Transport :
Nearest railway station: Bharatpur Junction.
By Train:
Participants from Mumbai, Nagpur, or other western parts can take a train that will reach early in the morning. From South India, all Delhi-bound trains will stop at Agra; from there, Bharatpur is a 30-minute drive. A pick-up taxi can be arranged.
By Air:
The nearest airports are Jaipur or New Delhi. Participants are advised to book early morning flights from their respective cities. For return, book evening flights from Delhi or Jaipur.
If participants book their flights to arrive at the same time, a shared taxi from the airport can be arranged.
Terms and conditions :
*The workshop charges for Indian National Only. Foreign nationals write to us for charges.NRI’s have to pay extra for entry tickets.
*Rathika Ramasamy Photography is organising the workshop. It does not own or operate or control any transport company, hotel etc. We will take care of all arrangements with most care, but it since it has no control in their operation, it cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury or death which may be caused by the act or default of the management or employees of any, hotels, airlines, transport company.
*Littering and taking anything from nature trails is strictly prohibited. All parks has certain rules to follow, everyone has to follow the rules. Breaking the rules is series offence.
*All our photography workshops we follow ethics of wildlife photography, Nesting Photography and sharing information about nesting places are not permitted.
*Group video, photographs we will use for promotion purpose. If any individual does not agree, feel free to inform us via email or whatzup message before the workshop.
*Don’t take locals and other participants without their permission. Don’t share them without concerned person permission.
*Flash photography inside the national park is not allowed.
*Alcohol & Smoking is strictly prohibited during the workshop.
*Rathika Ramasamy Photography will not be held responsible in case of any legal action mentioned above points.
*It is wildlife, Rathika Ramasamy Photography does not guarantee any wildlife sightings. Participants should come with open mind. Though we try capture all check list birds.
Please register only if you agree with Rathika Ramasamy Photography workshops terms and conditions.
Images from Bharatpur :
Video clip of Masterclass 2021
Feedback from last masterclass workshop participants:
Mr.Kaustav das, Kolkata :Ma'am,I am not good enough with words to write accolades, hence was wondering how to express my take on the RR Master Class 2017.Finally I have mustered the following:For me it was immense. My entire perspective of photography got changed within the first hour of the first class room session. Aftermath, shooting at the field and personal care from you, have helped me emerged as a photographer better than what I was before 29th Nov'17.Yesterday I was going through all the photographs, previously taken (and also appreciated by people) and I did not get one good photograph (trust me on this). Also, now I can feel that my Nikon D7100 is slowing turning into an extension of my body. I have come to know him better than what I have ever thought that I would
To sum up: Those 4 days with you, were a turning point in my spree as a photographer. Have already started counting days for next master class.Thank you.
Ms.Viji Rajaram,Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu:Thank you Rathika for making one of my dreams come true,you are a wonderful caring person,wanting to share your knowledge and skill with all unstintingly,lovely workshop in all ways.
Dr.Deepthi ,Chennai,Tamil Nadu: Thanks for the excellent masterclass.Learned a lot ,started from scratch.
Ms.Ranjani Raja,Chennai,Tamil Nadu: Thank you Rathika for teaching me how to hold a camera and click!It is really amazing how you motivate us,looking forward for lot more birding times with you.
Mr.Indranil,Kolkata,WB: Thank you Mam for all the guidance you are an unparalleled guru with child like zeal to teach your student.
Behind the scene, workshop participants are shooting Sarus crane@ Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Group Photo: Masterclass 2017
