A 16 Day Land Program

This trek is meant for those who are purely interested in tracking and viewing the elusive snow leopard.

The Snow Leopard, known as the “Ghost of the Himalayas,” is superbly adapted for a life in the harsh mountain conditions of the remote Ladakh region of northern India.

The appeal of Ladakh's wildlife lies not only in this uniqueness, it also derives from the remoteness and harshness of the land, consisting mainly of high plains, brackish lakes and deep valleys, the area is located over 12,000 feet above sea level. It is very sparsely populated, and it is so cold in places like the Zanskar region that people and cattle remain indoors for much of the year. 

Join us for an expedition into the heart of the natural habitat of this enigmatic species.

This trek can be undertaken throughout the year, though the best time is from late-December to early-April when the Blue sheep or bharal come down the valley to participate in the annual rut - the rut takes place among the most rugged terrain and it allows us to watch them at relatively close range without having to climb the steep mountain slopes.

Since these ungulates are the favourite prey of the snow leopard prey and the higher slopes are under snow cover, the Snow Leopard follows its major prey to these slopes.