T H E G H O S T O F T H E M O U N T A I N
Snow Leopard Trek
The ideal time to observe the snow leopard is from mid-January to April. Mating season takes place usually during February and March. Places to observe this elusive animal are Hemis National Park, the South-facing side of the Ladakh Mountain Range, particularly Phyang, Stok/Matho, Shang Sumdo area, Ney Phu, the village of Tar, Ulley Phu, and the hills of Skindyang village.
While looking out for the snow leopard, there is also a good chance of spotting other wild animals, like Ibexes, Bharal or Blue Sheep (Napo), Urial Sheep (Shapo), or predators, like the Red Fox, in Ladakhi known as watse, the Tibetan Wolf (shanku), or the Lynx. Smaller animals are also worth to observe, like the Palla's Cat, different pikas, hares, marmots, resident birds, etc.
We are specialized in organizing snow leopard trek for individual travelers, naturalists, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts who love observing the wild animals in their natural habitat. In the last few years, we acquired extensive experience with groups from all over the world filming documentaries, how to organize the logistics for their filming experience as well as other necessities/services during their prolonged stay here in Ladakh.
You can participate in one of the below mentioned snow leopard trek dates. It is also possible to organize a snow leopard trek according to your personal dates. Contact us for a detailed program with pricing.
While looking out for the snow leopard, there is also a good chance of spotting other wild animals, like Ibexes, Bharal or Blue Sheep (Napo), Urial Sheep (Shapo), or predators, like the Red Fox, in Ladakhi known as watse, the Tibetan Wolf (shanku), or the Lynx. Smaller animals are also worth to observe, like the Palla's Cat, different pikas, hares, marmots, resident birds, etc.
We are specialized in organizing snow leopard trek for individual travelers, naturalists, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts who love observing the wild animals in their natural habitat. In the last few years, we acquired extensive experience with groups from all over the world filming documentaries, how to organize the logistics for their filming experience as well as other necessities/services during their prolonged stay here in Ladakh.
You can participate in one of the below mentioned snow leopard trek dates. It is also possible to organize a snow leopard trek according to your personal dates. Contact us for a detailed program with pricing.
The emphasis of this exciting tour is to observe the elusive snow leopard, and other wild animals, in their natural habitat.
Day-to-day program
Day 1: Arrival at Leh. Acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Pickup by our staff at the airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing by car of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Gonpa (monastery), then exploring Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 2: Around Leh. We will have two excursions with little walking. Visit of some marshes along the Indus River, and a nearby monastery. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 3: After breakfast, drive to the trail-head of our camp. All our bags will be transferred to be transported by horses or ponies, except what we wish to carry ourselves. Walk to our camp, lunch. The rest of the day will be spent around camp, looking for snow leopards, other mammals, and birds. We may offer the option to hike a couple more miles in the afternoon, before returning for dinner. Overnight in camp or homestay.
Day 4 - 10: Trek to snow leopard Rumbak, Husing, Tibjing, Tarbung, Jurutse valleys and surroundings. Overnight in camp or homestay.
Day 11: Trek back to Jingchan, and drive to Leh. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 12: Departure from Leh with sweet memories of Ladakh. End of Tour.
Day-to-day program
Day 1: Arrival at Leh. Acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Pickup by our staff at the airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing by car of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Gonpa (monastery), then exploring Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 2: Around Leh. We will have two excursions with little walking. Visit of some marshes along the Indus River, and a nearby monastery. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 3: After breakfast, drive to the trail-head of our camp. All our bags will be transferred to be transported by horses or ponies, except what we wish to carry ourselves. Walk to our camp, lunch. The rest of the day will be spent around camp, looking for snow leopards, other mammals, and birds. We may offer the option to hike a couple more miles in the afternoon, before returning for dinner. Overnight in camp or homestay.
Day 4 - 10: Trek to snow leopard Rumbak, Husing, Tibjing, Tarbung, Jurutse valleys and surroundings. Overnight in camp or homestay.
Day 11: Trek back to Jingchan, and drive to Leh. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 12: Departure from Leh with sweet memories of Ladakh. End of Tour.
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Tour 1 18.01. to 29.01.2026 Tour 2 10.02. to 21.02.2026 Tour 3 23.02. to 05.03.2026 Tour 4 06.03. to 17.03.2026 Kindly note:
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We organize Snow Leopard Trek in two different versions, camping version and homestay version.
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In the camping version, you will sleep in good quality tents. The kitchen crew will prepare all the meals which will be served in the dining tent or, when the weather is pleasant, even outside. We do provide local nature guide, an assistant guide, cook as well as helper(s). All meals during this tour will be included (breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner). Kitchen & dining tent as well as transportation from Leh to starting point, and from ending point back to Leh by good car.
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Prices for 2026 (camping version)
INR 2,15,000/- for 1 person INR 3,04,600/- for 2 people INR 4,20,800/- for 3 people INR 5,02,400/- for 4 people INR 5,82,600/- for 5 people INR 6,66,600/- for 6 people |
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In the homestay version, you sleep at local family homes. All the meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are prepared, and served by the homestay family. For such homestay tours, we provide local nature guide(s), and assistant nature guide(s) according to the group size. Transportation from Leh to starting point, and from ending point back to Leh by good car. |
Prices for 2026 (homestay version)
INR 1,45,000/- for 1 person INR 2,38,000/- for 2 people INR 3,28,000/- for 3 people INR 4,18,000/- for 4 people INR 5,04,000/- for 5 people INR 5,86,000/- for 6 people |
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