Snow Leopard Expedition with Leh Tour
11 Nights/12 Days
Tour of Snow Leopard Expedition with Leh
The very word suggests all that is wild, enigmatic, and elusive in nature, for this animal is wrapped not only in the delicate beauty of its own coat, but also in the high drama of the harsh and spectacular habitat it occupies. The contrast between these stone-hard mountain folk and the peaceful and joyful Buddhism they practise is appealing. You will have the opportunity to explore their magnificent monasteries and charming villages.
Visitors are awestruck by the landscape, which consists of steep, rugged mountains painted in pastel hues that descend to emerald fields of barley, apple and apricot orchards, and water meadows beneath azure skies. Every bend in the road and every bend in the hiking trail reveals breathtaking views of mountain and valley; of crags clogged with wild rose and clear streams fringed with willows. The high plains of the Changthang are home to herds of wild asses, antelope, and even wild yaks, while wolves and snow leopards inhabit the Tso Kar and Tso Moriri, as well as the high altitude passes of Khardung la and Taglang La.
This diversity of habitat supports a proportional variety of birds and mammals. Ladakh maintains a remnant of a world in which every region was previously unique and distinct, despite the world becoming increasingly generic and homogenous.
What you will experience on this tour.
From the best of the Indian wildlife, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Black Leopard, Snow Leopard, Asiatic Lion, and the Red Panda to premium wildlife lodges, luxury city hotels, experienced naturalists and guides, we cover them all for your must-in-a-lifetime experience of Tiger Safari in India.
Outline Itinerary: Snow Leopard Expedition with Leh Tour
- Day 01 : Arrive New Delhi (Flight)
- Day 02 : New Delhi – Leh (Flight)
- Day 03 : Leh Sightseeing
- Day 04 : Leh – Zingchen – Husing (Drive for 2 hours, trek for 2.5 hours)
- Day 05 – 09 : Snow Leopard excursion with local guide
- Day 10 : Rumbak Doh – Zinchen (Walk) – Leh
- Day 11 : Leh – New Delhi (flight)
- Day 12 : New Delhi – Fly Home
Detailed Itinerary: SNOW LEOPARD TOUR IN LEH
Day 01 : Arrival in New Delhi
Our agent will meet you at the New Delhi airport, transfer you to your hotel, assist you with the check-in process, and give over any travel-related paperwork as he briefs you on your next tour. Stay the night at the hotel in New Delhi.
The Roseate House, Aerocity or similar accommodations
Day 2 : New Delhi-Leh (Flight)
If conditions are favourable, this is one of the best flights in India. As the plane flies past Manali on the left side of the glass, snow-covered peaks protrude into the sky. This continues till the Leh airport is reached. Four peaks surround an airport that is not among the easiest to land at. Before landing, however, the professional pilots provide a 360-degree glimpse of this secret paradise.
The elevation of Leh is 3,500 metres. Acclimatization is necessary for you to enjoy your vacation to the fullest, therefore we will take it easy at first, spending two full days in the vicinity of Leh so that you can acclimate to the altitude. We will therefore spend the remainder of today relaxing in our hotel.
The Grand Dragon Hotel provides lodging.
Day 3 : Leh Sightseeing
Morning of Relaxation. A religious visit of Shey, Thikey. Overnight in Hotel.
Leh sightseeing; cultural excursions to Shey, Thiksey, and Hemis. The entire day will be spent acclimatising to the altitude and touring the surrounding area. Today, we will visit Shey, which was originally the royal family’s residence. This monastery is renowned for its tall, gilded Buddha statue. One of the finest specimens of Ladakhi architecture, Thiksey, is magnificently situated twelve kilometres from Leh. This is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas in the region, and it contains numerous temples with figures, stupas, and exquisite wall paintings. In its chambers, the monastery of Thiksey houses an amazing collection of paintings. The roof offers spectacular views of the valleys. Built in the 1630s, Hemis Gompa is one of the wealthiest, largest, and most renowned Ladakhi Gompas.
Day 4 : Leh - Zingchen - Husing (Drive for 2 hours, trek for 2.5 hours)
Drive from Leh (3,500 m) to Zingchen (3,600 m) to Husing (3,800 m): It takes around 2 hours to drive from Leh to Zingchen. From Zingchen to Husing is around 2.1/2 hours of hiking. Camping overnight in tents
Husing is the focal point of three valleys renowned for Snow Leopard sightings, and is also known as the “world capital of Snow Leopard.” The Husing campsite will serve as our base camp for the next five days while we explore the several side-valleys that emanate from the Husing pasture.
Snow Leopard Lodge is the lodging.
Day 5 - 9 : Snow Leopard Excursions
Today, a local expert will take you on an early-morning excursion to the trails frequented by the elusive Snow leopard and teach you how to interpret the animal’s tracks using local art and techniques, such as smelling rock sand (the smell of the leopard’s urine), reading pug marks, scrapes, stools, and rock-face rubbings.
The expert will also impart local traditional knowledge on how to recognise the snow leopard’s hunting routines and kill sites. Camping overnight in tents
Several prime examples are shown below:
(a) The alarm calls of deer, blue sheep, and barals.
(b) The golden eagle hovering over kill sites.
(c) Excited magpie screams indicating kills.
(d) Nervous movement of the red fox close to the death site.
Identify “hot spots” (machans) vantage positions through mapping and tracking; additionally, tactics for gaining the trust of the people so that they will report any signs or actual sightings of the snow leopard immediately.
We travel along the snow leopard mapping grid and keep our ears and eyes open; we work within the neighbouring valleys in the nearby bye-valleys of the main Ranjon valley behind Husing and Rumbak.
The other two valleys where snow leopard sightings are common are Tarbung and Kharlung, where we will make day trips to investigate their habitats and pathways.
Snow Leopard Lodge is the lodging.
Day 10 : Rumbak Doh - Zinchen (Walk) - Leh
Walk from Rumbak Doh to Zinchen where the vehicles are waiting to take you back to Leh city. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Day 11 : Leh-New Delhi (Flight)
You will be taken to the Leh airport this morning in time for your departure to New Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, you will be greeted by our agent and transferred to your hotel for the night.
Day 12 : New Delhi - Onward Destination
Checkout and morning transfer to the airport where you board your flight home or to an onward destination
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What you will experience on this tour.
From the best of the Indian wildlife, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Black Leopard, Snow Leopard, Asiatic Lion, and the Red Panda to premium wildlife lodges, luxury city hotels, experienced naturalists and guides, we cover them all for your must-in-a-lifetime experience of Tiger Safari in India.
Tour Inclusions
- Bed and breakfast accommodations are available in New Delhi and Agra.
- Accommodations include all meals and a safari in Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh.
- Your Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh admission and guide fees.
- Your entry fee and any tour guide fees for visiting monuments.
- There will be 6 exclusive jeep safaris offered in Pench.
- In Kanha, 5 exclusive jeep safaris will be offered.
- In Bandhavgarh, there will be 7 exclusive jeep safaris available.
- Assistance at the hotels and the airport.
- Every land transfer is done in a cool Toyota Innova or Crysta.
- Any taxes that are now applied.
Tour Exclusions
- Both domestic and international plane travel.
- Personal expenses like tips, cigarettes, alcohol, laundry, and phone calls.
- In national parks and monuments, there is a still and video camera fee.
- Travel Insurance
- Everything that isn't listed among the inclusions.
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