Destinations: Leh, Zingchan, Rumbak Valley
Duration: 13 Nights and 14 Days
Best Time: September to November and Mid Feb – Mid March
Tour Code: 893-IB V.02
Description
Of all of India’s big cats, the Snow Leopard remains the most mysterious. The best place to see this beautiful feline is among the rugged mountain landscapes of Ladakh. As pioneers of this trip, Asian Adventures has handcrafted and meticulously designed this tour to give you the best chance of spotting this beautiful creature. Our trained guides and local trackers always ensure a glimpse of this magnificent predator in its natural habitat, as well as help you make the most of the rich biodiversity of this high-altitude habitat. In addition, you also get a chance to spend time with the local communities of the area, who are not only our support system, but a treasure trove of insights as we learn about their customs and traditions.
Key species
Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Golden Eagle, Himalayan Vulture, Tibetan Snowfinch, Red-fronted Serin, Sulphur-bellied Warbler, and White-throated Dipper, Tibetan Sandgrouse, Chukar Partridge, Alpine Chough, Eurasian Jackdaw, Ibisbill, Jack Snipe, Common Merganser , Horned Lark.
Itinerary Overview
Feb 18, 2024: Arrive Delhi
Feb 19, 2024: Morning flight to Leh. Rest of the day for acclimatization
Feb 20, 2024: Acclimatization / Birding around Leh
Feb 21, 2024: Leh to Zinchan to Rumbak Valley
Feb 22, 2024: Rumbak Valley
Feb 23, 2024: Rumbak Valley
Feb 24, 2024: Rumbak Valley
Feb 25, 2024: Rumbak Valley
Feb 26, 2024: Rumbak Valley
Feb 27, 2024: Rumbak Valley
Feb 28, 2024: Rumbak Valley
Feb 29, 2024: Rumbak Valley to Zinchan – Leh
Mar 01, 2024: Leh to Delhi
Mar 02, 2024: Fly back from Delhi
Highlights
- One of the very few tours to offer a realistic chance of seeing a Snow Leopard.
- The ancient kingdom of Ladakh, Buddhist monasteries, and mud palaces.
- Unique flora and fauna of the Trans-Himalayan region.
- Spectacular trans-Himalayan flights to and from Leh.
- Enjoy traditional Ladakhi culture and hospitality.
- Once in a lifetime experience
- 30+ species of mammals
- 300+ species of birds.
- Unique experiences and landscapes
- Open to customisation
- Ideal for solo travelers wanting to join a group, families, or small groups.
- Great for mammal watchers, birders, and photographers
- Asian Adventures is the pioneer in Snow Leopard Tours in India, which we have been doing for 18+ years with 100% success rates.
- Traveling with Asian Adventures means you are in safe hands.
Services Included
- Accommodation on a sharing basis in the lodges and fully serviced hotel camps
- Three meals a day (Except in Delhi where the hotel will be booked on bed and breakfast basis)
- Snow Leopard tracking and wildlife viewing with trained guides
- Permits and entry fee
- All surface transfers by a private vehicle
Services Not Included
- Optional tours/excursions, personal and incidental expenses.
- Tips, laundry, phone calls, alcohol, camera fees, etc.
- International and domestic airfare, visa, insurance, and anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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