Snow Leopard Expedition

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CAUTION – This trip is not meant for people with low tolerance to cold. We will be camping at temperatures 20 degrees below zero.

The Snow Leopard expedition is a week-long program tracking the ghost leopard. The snow leopards are highly elusive by nature. Spotting them is a relatively rare occurrence earning them the name, “Grey ghost of the Himalayas”. We will look out through the Hemis National Park, which has the highest number of snow leopards in the world. Here the temperatures drop down to bone chilling -20 degrees at night. The trails are often steep and the viewpoints are windy.

Interesting Facts
– Snow leopards cannot roar? Instead, they let out a slightly muffled cry
– They are excellent leapers. Their long bushy tail helps them to move with perfect balance.
– Bharal and Mountain goats are favorite food sources of a snow leopard.
– During the mating season, the call of female snow leopards can reach several kilometers.
– They can carry prey 3 times their weight.
– Snow leopards chew on a local plant called UMBU which helps them with indigestion and to clear their stomachs.

Day 1-3: Leh
Leh sits at 11400 feet and we need to acclimatize slowly before going to a higher altitude. Meet with staff from the Snow Leopard Conservancy for a briefing on the history of snow leopard conservation in Ladakh.
Explore Leh town, a fascinating and unique culture. Visit the Royal Palace, which dominates the town, and is very reminiscent of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries.
Visit the Thiksey monastery, the most beautifully situated monastery in Ladakh, perched high on a hill above the Indus.
Drive through the magnetic hill and visit the war museum.

Day 4-6: Snow Leopard Scouting at Rumbak
Full Day snow leopard spotting treks into different valleys with inputs and guidance from spotters who scan the whole valley from morning till evening. On spotting snow leopard, the spotters convey the message to our guides. It is is also home to many species of birds like Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Himalayan Snowcock, etc.

Day 7-8: Snow Leopard Scouting at Rong Valley
Trek down to Zingchen and drive to Rong Valley, another snow leopard destination in sham region of Ladakh. It is also famous for other wild animals like Asiatic Ibex, Wolf, Ladakh Urial, Redfox, etc

Day 9: Return flight from Leh

Fees: Rs.80,000 per person
Non-refundable advance: Rs.30,000

Contact:
Mr. Krishna Kuya – 9820285295 (Call, WhatsApp, Gpay)

Includes:
– Travel within Ladakh
– Food and refreshments
– Camping gears and accommodation
– Permit charges

Excludes:
– Flight tickets
– Any cost of emergency evacuation or unforeseen incidents etc.

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