Ladakh & Changthang · India
Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Wildlife
A patient, expedition-style search for Ladakh’s alpine mammals and cold-desert birdlife.
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Overview
This is an expedition-style route for travelers happy to slow down and watch vast mountain landscapes with care.
Even when target mammals remain elusive, the valleys offer dramatic scenery, Himalayan birdlife, and a memorable immersion in altitude ecosystems.
Highlights
- Snow Leopard landscapes
- Expert local trackers
- Strong alpine bird and ungulate interest
Target species & wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Leh
Rest and gentle acclimatization in the town and nearby fields.
Day 2
Acclimatization birding
Short outings for high-altitude passerines and landscape orientation.
Day 3
Drive to tracking valley
Enter prime habitat and settle into a comfortable fixed lodge or camp.
Day 4
Tracking day
Work with trackers from dawn, scanning slopes and ridgelines.
Day 5
Tracking day
Continue patient wildlife watches with optional short walks.
Day 6
Tracking day
Flexible based on recent movement and weather.
Day 7
High valley circuit
Explore a second valley system for foxes, wolves, and alpine birds.
Day 8
Tracking day
Full day in the field from fixed viewpoints.
Day 9
Return toward Leh
Birding and scenic stops during transfer.
Day 10
Buffer day
Reserved for weather, target revisits, or local culture.
Day 11
Departure
Airport transfer.
FAQ
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Accessibility
- Cold conditions, moderate altitude, and time outdoors require good mobility and patience.
- Best season
- January to March
- Group size
- 4-6 guests
- Price
- ₹2,79,000 per person
Upcoming departures
Feb 3, 2027
11 days · 3 spaces left
Mar 1, 2027
11 days · 1 spaces left
Included
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Guide services
- Tracker support
- All meals in the field
Not included
- Flights
- Winter gear rental
- Insurance
- Emergency evacuation cover
Your guides
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Megha Lama
Himalayan Naturalist
Megha has spent more than a decade guiding in alpine valleys and temperate forest, blending birding with mountain logistics and gentle acclimatization planning.
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