Snow Leopard Trek

Code: LMJUYH
12 DAYS
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Hemis National Park (or Hemis High Altitude National Park) is a high altitude national park in the eastern Ladakh region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India.

Globally famous for its snow leopards, it is believed to have the highest density of them in any protected area in the world.[1] It is the only national park in India that is north of the Himalayas, the largest notified protected area in India (largest National park) and is the second largest contiguous protected area, after the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserveand surrounding protected areas. The park is home to a number of species of endangered mammals, including the snow leopard. Hemis National Park is India’s protected area inside the Palearctic ecozone, outside the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary northeast of Hemis, and the proposed Tso Lhamo Cold Desert Conservation Area in North Sikkim.

The park is bounded on the north by the banks of the Indus River, and includes the catchments of Markha, Sumdah and Rumbak, and parts of the Zanskar Range.

Snow leopard Trek is one of the few treks in Ladakh which can be done during winter, the best months are February and March. Snow leopards are very elusive felines and there is a higher chance of spotting them during winter when they descend to the valleys in search of food.Ulay.

 

BEST TIME January to March
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE Moderate

 

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Day 1: Delhi to Leh

Our representative pickup at Leh Kushok Bakula Rinpochay and drop to Hotel. Full day rest for acclimatisation. After the lunch will the discussion about the trek.

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Day 2 : Acclimate in leh

The second day of your trip is set aside to lookup plus explore tiny street of the market thrusted with precious antiques and traditional materials. The main aim remains to adapt our bodies to the climate

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Day 3

Half day Sightseeing around Leh: An early in the morning after the breakfast leaving to visit around some famous and oldest places like Namgail Tsemo,Leh Palace,Sangkar gonpa ,Shanti stupa A guide accompanies us on a walk through the town of Leh. After our walk through the gift shop, we visit the LEDeG which is a preservation-house working on conservation of the environment and cultural heritage of Ladakh.

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Day 4 : 

Leh – Zingchen to Rumbak (Trek to the Camp) An early in the morning after the breakfast drive to Zingchan (2hrs)and trek to Rumbak(2hrs) As we resume our trail through the pass, the striking gateway of the Hemis National Park awaits us. Our route is freckled with the vistas of the mountains. We keep an eye out for the territorial markings of the Snow Leopard on the cliffs and rocks.

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Day 5 to Day 09: Wildlife Watch

Our days are spent in the fervent sighting of the Snow Leopard and their prey. Hemis National Park is appraised for being home to fauna and flora of various kinds including argali (a great-horned sheep), Tibetan Wolf and blue sheep. Snow Leopard come down to the lower altitudes as the winter begins. This strengthens our chances of spotting them and if our deal with destiny is sealed stiff, we could get to glimpse at the snow leopard resting on the rocks or on the ridgelines. We come back to the camp for warm helpings and cups of hot tea. The discussions of the embellishing of the mountains surround our snacks. We spend the nights at camp.

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Day 10: Full day snowleopard watch

The camp will be fixed but the client will be walking here or there with guide. Based on recent reports, we visit regions in the vicinity where Snow Leopards have been spotted.. The day is spent in tracking of the Snow Leopard and other animals. We stay the night at camp.

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Day 11: 

Trek to Zingchen and Return to Leh: Following an endearing farewell to the Hemis National Park marked by our last glimpses at the tracking routes and hosts, Zingchen is reached which awaits us with taxi. Riding to Leh, we rejuvenate our memories and reach the hotel with a healthy quota of sleep on our back.

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Day 12: 

Leh to Delhi

 

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