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India - Ladakh Snow Leopard Expedition

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India - Ladakh Snow Leopard Expedition 2024

28 Oct 2024 - 08 Nov 2024 (12 days)

USD4,550 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC

Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD4,550 * GBP3,444 * EUR4,088 * AUD6,739

Single Supplement: USD650 * GBP492 * EUR584 * AUD963

Flight costs: USD350 * GBP265 * EUR314 * AUD518

India - Ladakh Snow Leopard Expedition 2025

28 Oct 2025 - 08 Nov 2025 (12 days)

USD5,250 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC

Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD5,250 * GBP3,973 * EUR4,717 * AUD7,776

Single Supplement: USD780 * GBP590 * EUR701 * AUD1,155

Flight costs: USD420 * GBP318 * EUR377 * AUD622

Embark on a thrilling 12-day adventure to the heart of the Himalayas with our Ladakh Snow Leopard Expedition. Starting in the ancient city of Leh, you'll acclimatize to the high altitude and explore local monasteries before trekking into the stunning Hemis National Park. Spend several days in prime Snow Leopard territory, guided by expert local trackers and scanning the rugged landscape for the elusive "Grey Ghost" of the mountains. Experience the breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife such as Blue Sheep and Tibetan Red Fox, and immerse yourself in the rich local culture by staying in traditional mountain homes. Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of one of the world's most elusive and majestic predators.

Top Birds

Golden Eagle, Lammergeier, Yellow-billed and Red-billed Chough, Robin Accentors, Wallcreeper, Ibisbill and Himalayan Snowcock

Top Mammals

Snow Leopard, Ladakh Urial (wild sheep), Blue Sheep, Tibetan Red Fox, Large-eared Pikas, Eurasian Lynx, Mountain Weasel, Woolly Hare and Argali

Habitats Covered

The expedition covers the rugged, high-altitude terrain of Hemis National Park, featuring steep valleys, rocky slopes, and alpine meadows, providing a diverse habitat for Snow Leopards, Blue Sheep, and a variety of hardy Himalayan wildlife.

Expected Climate

The climate in Hemis National Park during winter is extremely cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing, dry conditions, and occasional snowfall, creating a harsh but stunningly beautiful environment ideal for spotting Snow Leopards

Max Group Size

8 and 1 Rockjumper Leader

Tour Pace & Walking

The tour maintains a moderate to challenging pace, with acclimatization days in Leh followed by daily treks and wildlife spotting in the high-altitude terrain of Hemis National Park, allowing for ample rest and acclimatization periods.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable hotels in Leh and simple, well-equipped campsites in Hemis National Park.

Other Attractions

Exploring the ancient Himalayan city of Leh, monasteries of Shey and Tikse

Photographic Opportunities

Capture stunning landscapes, elusive Snow Leopards, diverse wildlife, and scenic monasteries.

What our clients say about us

Stephan Lorenz
LC & PD, Northern India 2017

We had a wonderful trip with Rich Lindie and Stephan Lorenz, and we would certainly be happy to travel with either of them again. They were both excellent with the birds, had a great sense of humour, and were helpful and patient when individuals required extra assistance. In addition to the birding, we enjoyed a long list of mammals sighted in the various national parks. The accommodations and meals were also very good.

Glen Valentine
BG, Pvt Castleman India

This was a great trip. A terrific itinerary and we saw lots of birds and we saw tigers at Ranthambhore and Corbett. Glen and [the local leader] were excellent guides—great spotting skills, and they made sure everyone saw the bird. The logistics worked very well because Glen and [the local leader] were a great team.

Robert Williams
PR, India 2023

As usual another fantastic journey masterfully organized and enabling us to discover places and birds in the best possible way. Supreme guide, all matters perfect, except the lack of heating in the bus. Chilly India, believe it or not !

Glen Valentine
DH - India 2024

We had a great tour. It was smaller even than usual, as two of the participants departed after two days due to illness. Glen, was as always his uber-keen birder, cheerful self. His magic pulled out quite a few surprising sightings.

Nigel Redman
MC, India 2023

This was the first group birding tour Ive ever taken (meaning, more than myself and either one or two other persons). Rockjumper and Nigel Redman made it a very pleasurable experience, with wonderful birds, beautiful landscapes, and good flexibility and adaptability to the various challenges and obstacles thrown our way on the trip. I heartily recommend both this tour and Nigel Redman as a tour leader! I would happily go on any tour for which Nigel was the leader; his knowledge of ornithology, history, and birding folklore is encycylopedic, and his easy humor and casual nature made for happy hours in our vehicles or over dinner tables (this, in contrast to the group next to us in some of the dining halls, where hardly a word was spoken by any tour member when the trip leader was going through the days list; that was a dictatorship; Nigels tour was a democracy in many ways.)

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