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Snow Leopard & Wildlife Safaris in Ladakh

Wildlife

Snow Leopard & Wildlife Safaris in Ladakh

Track the ghost of the mountains in winter, and see ibex, blue sheep, kiang and black-necked cranes.

Where
Hemis National Park (Rumbak, Ulley), Changthang, Tso Kar
Best time
January to March for snow leopards; May to September for kiang and cranes
Duration
5–10 days
Difficulty
Moderate (cold)
Photo: Chinchu2 · CC BY-SA 2.0

In winter, snow leopards follow their prey to lower valleys, giving the best sighting chances. We work with experienced village spotters and stay in homestays, which keeps income in the communities that protect the cats.

In summer, the Changthang plateau is home to wild ass (kiang), Tibetan argali, marmots and the rare black-necked crane.

Good to know

  • Sightings are never guaranteed
  • Expect temperatures of −15 °C to −25 °C
  • Bring a long lens and binoculars

Cost

Indicative from ₹79,900 per person for 8 days. We include it in packages or book it as a stand-alone add-on.

Packages featuring snow leopard & wildlife safaris

7N / 8D · Challenging

Winter Snow Leopard Expedition

Track snow leopards with experienced local spotters in their winter range, staying in heated homestays. Sightings are never guaranteed, but winter gives the best odds.

  • Leh – Hemis National Park (Rumbak / Ulley) – Leh
  • Jan–Mar
max 4,050 m

from ₹79,900 / person

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