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Venture into the remote high-altitude wilderness of Ladakh in search of the elusive snow leopard, while experiencing Buddhist heritage, dramatic Himalayan landscapes and authentic local culture.
Best Time to Visit
January to March
Tour Type
Snow Leopard & Wildlife Photography
Age Group
18+ Years
Tour Difficulty
Challenging
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel near Delhi airport. Enjoy a short sightseeing of old and new Delhi
📍 Overnight: Delhi | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Leh. Arrive at Leh Airport at approximately 11,400 feet and transfer to your hotel. Spend the late afternoon relaxing or taking a gentle stroll through Leh's peaceful streets and bazaars.
📍 Overnight: Leh | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a relaxed day acclimatizing to the high altitude of Leh. Explore the winding streets and traditional bazaars at an easy pace while experiencing the local culture.
📍 Overnight: Leh | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue exploring Leh with visits to Leh Palace and the white-domed Shanti Stupa. Later, visit the Snow Leopard Conservancy for a briefing on snow leopard conservation in Ladakh, including the species' history, current threats and conservation strategies.
📍 Overnight: Leh | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel west from Leh towards Ulley, following the Indus River and passing through Nimmu, where the Zanskar River meets the Indus. Visit Likir Monastery before continuing into snow leopard country and the dramatic valleys of Ulley. Check into a traditional village homestay at approximately 13,000 feet.
📍 Overnight: Ulley | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your snow leopard search across the valleys surrounding Ulley with expert trackers. Explore on foot while scanning the rugged mountainsides for snow leopards, Himalayan Ibex, Urial, wolves, foxes and high-altitude birds.
📍 Overnight: Ulley | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue exploring Ulley's remote valleys with expert trackers and local guides. Use local wildlife knowledge and recent sightings to identify promising areas for snow leopard encounters while experiencing the unique high-altitude landscape.
📍 Overnight: Ulley | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend another day searching for snow leopards and other wildlife across the Ulley Valley. Interact with local communities and gain insight into Ladakhi folklore, customs and traditional ways of life.
📍 Overnight: Ulley | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a final full day of snow leopard tracking in the surrounding valleys. Continue exploring the region with expert trackers while looking for snow leopards, Ibex, Urial, wolves, foxes and high-altitude birdlife.
📍 Overnight: Ulley | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Leh and visit the historic Alchi Monastery, one of Ladakh's oldest monasteries. Explore its remarkable wooden sculptures, stucco images and Indo-Tibetan artwork before continuing to Leh and checking into your hotel.
📍 Overnight: Leh | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Leh airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel near the airport. After dinner, transfer to the airport for your return international flight or onward journey.
📍 Overnight: N/A | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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