Snow Leopards
Although found across a fairly wide area of Central Asia, snow leopards are among the most difficult wildlife to see in the wild. Estimates of their worldwide population is only about 7,000.
In recent years, the Ladakh region of the Indian Himalayas has emerged as one of the best areas in the world to see this most elusive of big cats.
In the cold winter months of Ladakh, experience the unique & rare experience of tracking the endangered Snow Leopards in one of the best high altitude wildlife habitats in the world - Hemis National Park in Ladakh.
Snow Leopard in Spiti Valley
In the winter months, the elusive Snow Leopard, the apex predator of the Himalayas, descends from the high peaks into the valleys to hunt for Blue Sheep or other domestic animals. This is the time when the chances of photographing the snow leopard is the best.
Travel to the Rumbak valley in the heart of the Hemis National Park, known as the Snow Leopard capital of the world in the high altitude Himalayan region of Ladakh, to see snow leopards and experience a unique adventure that also introduces you to the culture & hospitality of the people of this remote Himalayan region.
What is included in the tour
1 Night accommodation in Delhi on CP Basis
1 Night accommodation in Kumarsain/Narkanda on MAP Basis
1 Night accommodation in Nako on MAP Basis
5 Night accommodation in Kibber/Chicham on AP Basis
1 Night accommodation in Tabo on MAP basis
1 Night accommodation in Kumarsain/Narkanda on MAP basis
- All ground transfers in exclusive vehicle.
- Accompanying English speaking team lead from Delhi
- Wildlife permit and community council fee.
- 1 Porter per guest for carrying camera equipment during stay in Chicham
- 1 Tracker and 1 Naturalist during stay in Chicham
- Forest and community fees
- First aid kit and Oxygen support
- Walking pole and foldable chair
- Flight tickets Delhi-Chandigarh-Delhi economy
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flight extra baggage charges
- Personal expenses - Tips/Gratuity, Laundry, Phone/internet, Beverages
- Travel insurance & medical expenses
- Camera fees
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
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Trip Grade / Difficulty - Level 4 (Diffilcult)
A reasonable degree of fitness (being able to walk a 4-5 km in high altitude carrying a backpack and camera tripod) is essential.
Please find the trip grade details here : https://www.wildinsoul.com/trip-grades
BestTime to visit and climate
The best (and perhaps only) season to see wild snow leopards is from jJanuary to March. Heavy winter snow falls on the mountain tops force the bharal (blue sheep), Asiatic ibex and argali (Marco Polo sheep) down the mountain side to feed. These are the snow leopards preferred prey and so the predators follow the prey down the slopes to lower areas, providing us an opportunity to track them.
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