Trek deep into the pristine valleys of Ladakh in search of the rare and magnificent Snow Leopard. This amazing 13-day adventure takes you from the ancient town of Leh into Rumbak, the scenic realm of the Snow Leopard and home to a rich variety of exotic Himalayan wildlife.

Trip Highlights:
- Explore Leh
- Exotic Wildlife of Ladakh
- Hemis - Home of the Snow Leopard
- Trekking in Rumbak Valley
- Trek upto altitude of 4,600 meters
- Exotic wildlife of Ladakh
- Rumbak - World's snow Leopard Capital
- Extensive exploration of Husing Valley Area
- Tarbung Nala & Yurutse Pasture
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: LEH
Arrive at Leh and transfer to Hotel in Leh. Leh is situated at an altitude of 3500mts and is the capital ofthe once ancient Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. Spend the day acclimatizing in the Hotel. In the evening you will be met and briefed about the trek by our guides.
- Meals:Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation:Standared Hotel in Leh
Day 2: AROUND LEH
After breakfast, guided tour to Shey palace, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries to give you an experience of Tibetan Buddhism which has been prevalent since centuries. O/N hotel in Leh
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Standared Hotel in Leh
Day 3:LEH / HUSING (Hemis National Park)
Drive one hour into the Hemis High National Park. On reaching Zinchen village we commence trek further into the gorge towards the Husing Camp. This will take about an hour and half to trek and we arrive in Husing for lunch. Settle at Husing after lunch, evening high up Tarbung Nala in search of Snow Leopards. Husing lies at a junction of a major snow leopard corridor linking three valleys and the Cats have been cited mating twice on its high ridge line. Overnight at Husing camp (alt: 3700mts).
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Husing Camp
Day 4: HUSING CAMP (From this day onwards the itinerary depends on the movement of the Snow Leopard and thus the itinerary has to be very flexible as we trek and camp depending on the movement of the cat)
Early morning scouting for snow leopard signs and possible sightings at the junction of Husing Nala and Tarbung nala including the high ridge lines. After breakfast hike up the main Lato Nala till the vantage point at Rumbak Sumdo. Spend the day scanning the Kharlung and adjoining areas. Overnight in Husing.
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation:Husing Camp
Day 5: HUSING CAMP
Early morning scouting and scanning the area around Husing. After breakfast hike up the tabung nala or Husing nala depending on snow leopard signs, spend the evening in the Lato area searching for snow leopard. O/N Husing.
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation:Husing Camp
Day 6: RUMBAK (The Mountains around Rumbak provide a unique bio diversity as you find four different species of wild sheep and goats namely - Ibex, Blue Sheep, Ladakh Urial and the Tibetan Argali. However it is predominantly the Blue sheep that accounts for the major prey base for the Snow Leopard population in the area.)
After breakfast, hike 2 to 3 hours to Rumbak village (known as the Snow Leopard capital of the world) Rumbak lies at 4050 mts and we have the choice of staying at homestays for the night. Spend the day exploring the Rumbak Mountains for Snow Leopards and other wild life. During the scouting trips we will be climbing up to 4600mts and we will also a trek up towards Yurutse pasture looking for the Tibetan Argali (Great Tibetan Sheep)
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation:Rumbak Camp/Homestay
Day 7: RUMBAK
After breakfast hike up to Husing pass (4450mts) and spend the day at the vantage point on the pass scanning surrounding area for wildlife. Evening hike down to Sumdo for the search. O/N Rumbak
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation:Rumbak Camp/Homestay
Day 8: RUMBAK
After breakfast hike for 3 to 4 hrs towards Gangala base to look for Tibetan Argali and other wild animals. The area is also good for the Eurasian Lynx and a good habitat for Tibetan Wolf. O/N Rumbak
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation:Rumbak Camp/Homestay
Day 9: RUMBAK:
Spend the morning exploring the area around Stok La base and return to camp for lunch. Evening explore the Kharlung area. O/N Husing Camp
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Husing Camp
Day 10: HUSING
After breakfast hike up the Kharlung valley to look for snow leopards and Blue Sheep. Return to camp /Homestays for lunch. Evening at Husing. O/N Husing Camp
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Husing Camp/Homestay
Day 11: HUSING -ZINCHEN- ULLEY (Depending on Snow Leopard Sighting)
Trek down from Husing to Zinchen for about an hour and then on drive further down the of Indus river tosee ancient petro clips towards Ulley village. On the way look out for Ladakh Urial endemic to this region. O/N in Ulley Homestays.
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Ulley Homestay
Day 12: ULLEY TO LEH
After breakfast trek down to spot where Ibex are found in large numbers in Ulley area. Packed or hot lunch will be served. Post lunch drive back to Leh (Depending on snow leopard sighting)
- Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard Hotel at Leh
Day 13: LEH TO DELHI
Early morning transfer to airport for your flight to Delhi.
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