SNOW LEOPARD TREK

BEST SEASON: MID NOVEMBER – MID MARCH

CATEGORY: TREKKING

REGION: LADAKH

PARENT RANGE: HIMALAYAN RANGE

BASE VILLAGE: PHEY

GRADE: CHALLENGING

MAX ALTITUDE: 3800 M

FIXED DEPARTURED: NOT AVAILABLE

MINIMUM TEMPERATURE : -30 DEGREES

TREKKING DAYS : 6

SNOW LEOPARD TREK

Overview

Ladakh, a mecca for adventurists, is located at the 3,000 meters above the sea level and Hemis National park at which this one must reach is at an elevated height of 3800m. The name of this trek snow leopard trek has been coined due to the presence of snow leopards in Hemis national park. You need to spend 4-5 days at Hemis National park situated at Rumbak township of Ladakh, to spot this fierce-eyed creature. This National Park Is very rich in flora and fauna possessing different varieties. The snow leopard trek only takes place during the winter season of the year. When such creature moves out of their comfy zones to catch their prey, that is when it gets spotted by the trekkers.

Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Leh

This wonderous trip starts with your arrival in the capital city of Ladakh. As the trek takes place only during the winter months of the year hence the only medium available to reach Leh is Airlines. One must disembark the plane Leh Airport and head towards the allocated hotel. Take rest in your respective rooms as the weather outside would be chilly and cold. Overnight stay happens to be in the same hotel.

Day 2: Acclimation day at Leh

Today is reserved for you to get assimilated into the cold weather of Leh. You need to get well- acquainted with the climatic conditions of Leh as in the coming days you must face most chilled weather of Ladakh. Get some sightseeing today and enjoy the local cuisine within the markets of Leh. Take a glance at the art and craft of the town market and purchase if you wish to remember this trip for your life and lock it up in your priceless possessions. Overnight stay takes place in your hotel.

Day 3: Leh- Zingchen. Trek to Rumbak valley.

Post your breakfast, kickstart this wonder trip by taking the trail that leads to Zingchen formerly and later to the valley of Rumbak. The trek for today gets concluded within 6 hours, thus reaching at an altimeter of 12, 000 ft approx. This valley has so much to offer to you, as this is the landscape where Hemis National Park is situated. You need to first drive to Phey. After reaching Phey descend into the gorge of Zingchen, moving past the Indus river and some rocky cliffs along the trail. On the last leg of the day, trek towards Rumbak Valley. Overnight stay takes place in the tents at the campsite.

Day 4: Rumbak Valley - Yurutse via Stok La

After you are done with the appetizing breakfast for the day, move out of the tent site and trek towards Yurutse. Once you get along the trail, you must first reach to Stok La and further to Yurutse, the campsite for the night. Rumbak valley is a great landscape that offers you rich flora and fauna. Flora consists of distinguished flowers like juniper, populus - Salix forests, fir, Anemone, Gentiana, Thalictrum, Lloydia, Veronica, Delphinium and many other. The fauna includes most importantly snow leopard, Argali, Bharal, Shapu, Ibex and many more. Some of these wildlife species are extinct or endangered in most of the other parts of the country. Campsite for the night will be within this vicinity.

Day 5-10: Snow leopard exploring at Hemis National Park

On all these 5 days you need to spot a snow leopard within the surroundings of Hemis National park. You need to move around the whole vicinity to see the signs of snow leopard. The winter time is the only period in which such wildlife creatures move to the lower ends of the terrains. After days of trying you are surely going to witness the beautiful yet fierce-eyed creature within the environment of the park. Come back to your respective campsite and get some hot servings within your tents. Stay overnight at the camping site.

Day 11. Trek to Zingchen. Drive to Leh

After spotting a snow leopard and other wild creatures at Hemis National park, now its time to move back to the first leg of the trip, Leh. At first, you must revert to Zingchen through Rumbak village thus reaching Phey. Cross the bridge at phey and have a comfortable drive to the capital city, Leh. Check into the hotel and stay there overnight.

Day 12: Departure from Leh

Today you need to depart from Ladakh. Once your flight takes off, you will be able to view the breathtakingly beautiful glaciers through the windows. Bid adieu to Ladakh and its mesmerizing beauty.

Note : You shall be advised of the current situation, weather and other conditions of the tour before departure. *In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled or change of dates might happen, and in such cases the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.

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Booking Policy & Refund Terms It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organizing your trip at least three months in advance. Please contact us for more information. Payment for booking your experience: The fee can be paid by Online Bank Transfer(NEFT)/Cheque deposit/ Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your booking confirmation details via email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can secure your reservation efficiently and make further arrangements to logistics. Cancellation Policy In the event of cancellation of your booking due to any avoidable / unavoidable circumstances at your end, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive the advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -

  • Cancellation Policy:
  • Up to 24 Days:-90% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Between 14-24 Day:-70% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Between 14-10 Days:-50% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Less than 10 Days:-No refund.
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