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 other 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, marmots, resident birds, etc.
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 other 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, marmots, resident birds, etc.
The emphasis of this exciting tour is to observe the elusive snow leopard in its natural habitat as well as other wild animals of Ladakh. Contact us to receive your personal program with price. We are happy to put together your Snow Leopard experience.
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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Kindly note: It is also possible to organize a snow leopard tour according to your available dates.
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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 2025 (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 2025 (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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