In the silence of the high Himalayas… the ghost of the mountains watches you back.
Hidden among Ladakh’s raw, lunar landscapes lives one of Earth’s most elusive beings — the Snow Leopard, often called the ghost of the Himalayas.
This premium wildlife expedition isn’t just a tour. It’s a deep, responsible adventure crafted for nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and seekers of the extraordinary.
You journey through high-altitude deserts, icy canyons, and ancient monasteries.
You track footprints in snow, follow signs whispered by the mountains, and learn from local conservationists protecting this endangered icon.
This is not guaranteed sighting territory —
it’s something rarer: the privilege of walking through its kingdom.
This premium wildlife expedition isn’t just a tour. It’s a deep, responsible adventure crafted for nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and seekers of the extraordinary.
You journey through high-altitude deserts, icy canyons, and ancient monasteries.
You track footprints in snow, follow signs whispered by the mountains, and learn from local conservationists protecting this endangered icon.
Touch down in Leh, where the sunlight feels sharper and the air carries the scent of sacredness.
You check into a boutique altitude-acclimatization lodge surrounded by silent peaks.
Evening:
Briefing by wildlife experts → Understanding the terrain, the leopard, and the mission.
Visit Thiksey Monastery, rising like a stairway to heaven.
Explore Hemis National Park Museum, home to artifacts tracing Ladakh’s wildlife story.
Afternoon:
Wildlife workshop → Behavior patterns, tracking techniques, camera setups.
Drive deep into Hemis National Park, one of the world’s richest snow leopard zones.
Activities:
Introduction to tracking teams
Identifying pugmarks, scent marks, and kill sites
Learning high-altitude survival basics
Evening:
Settle into your heated expedition camp under a sky bright enough to read by starlight.
Two full days dedicated to ethical tracking.
You trek through untouched valleys, canyon ridges, frozen rivers — scanning slopes with high-powered scopes.
Possible wildlife sightings:
Snow leopard (rare & magical)
Blue sheep (bharal)
Tibetan wolf
Red fox
Himalayan marmots
Golden eagles
Lunch is served warm on the trail.
Evenings are storytelling sessions with rangers — tales of sightings, rescues, and the leopard’s ancient lore.
Drive to Ulley, a village pioneering community-led snow-leopard-friendly tourism.
Activities:
Visit homestays supporting conservation
Hear firsthand stories from trackers
Photography walk through traditional Ladakhi homes
Dinner with a local family — barley soup, warm bread, apricot jam, and butter tea.
Return to Leh.
Visit Shey Palace for panoramic views of the valley.
Evening:
Slow shopping at Leh Market – pashmina, apricot products, handmade ceramics.
Farewell dinner with certificates of participation in High-Altitude Conservation Travel.
With the cold wind brushing your face one last time, you fly out of Leh — leaving footprints in snow that the mountains will remember.
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