Enigmatic, magnificent and rare! Many words have been used to describe the Snow Leopard, all of them ring true, but none are perhaps as appropriate as elusive. The spectacular and rugged terrain that the Snow Leopard calls home plays a large role in making this Ghost of the Himalayas so exceptionally hard to find. Fortunately, however, we now have a much greater understanding of their behaviour and ecology, and our chances for locating this magnificent feline have therefore improved over the last few years. Winters in Spiti are the best time to spot rare Himalayan wildlife like - Snow Leopard, Ibex, Blue Sheep, Tibetan Wolf, Red fox, Lammergeier, Golden Eagle, Tibetan Snowcock, etc. As the temperatures plummet these animals descend down from an altitude above 5000m to around 4000m in search of food and is the best time to spot them. So head into the breathtaking mountain ranges of the Great Himalayas in search of the ever-elusive but stunningly beautiful Snow Leopard with Foliage Outdoors!
- Highly experienced and trained team of Guides.
- All support staff from the local community.
- Hassle-free journey.
- Vehicle available for all days to handle emergencies and move to different locations as required.
- Premium Accommodation at Hotel and Homestays with heating facilities.
- Hawke Endurance ED 80 x 60-20 - Spotting Scope provided for wildlife viewing.
- Camping chairs for seating in the field
- Focus on the varied fauna of the region.
- Visit Hikkim, Komic and Langza on one of the days to enjoy the snowbound Spiti Himalaya!
- Mr. Rahul Rao & his team is with you during the Expedition to ensure seamless service and unmatched wildlife sightings
Day 1: Arrival in Chandigarh and proceed to Narkanda
Arrival in Chandigarh at 6:00 AM. Proceed to Narkanda. Overnight at a boutique resort in Narkanda.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2: Proceed to Kalpa
Drive to Kalpa. Enjoy the scenic landscapes en route. All meals and overnight stay at a hotel in Kalpa.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3: Drive to Kaza
Post breakfast, drive to Kaza. Rest and acclimatization. Overnight at Kaza. All meals and overnight stay at a homestay in Kaza.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4: Snow Leopard Tracking
Post breakfast, drive to Kibber for Snow Leopard tracks. Overnight at Kibber. Dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable homestay in Kibber.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5: Snow Leopard Tracking
Post breakfast, drive to Kibber for Snow Leopard tracks. Overnight at Kibber. Dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable homestay in Kibber.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6: Snow Leopard Tracking
Post breakfast, drive to Kibber for Snow Leopard tracks. Overnight at Kibber. Dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable homestay in Kibber.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 7: Snow Leopard Tracking
Post breakfast, drive to Kibber for Snow Leopard tracks. Overnight at Kibber. Dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable homestay in Kibber.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 8: Snow Leopard Tracking
Post breakfast, drive to Kibber for Snow Leopard tracks. Overnight at Kibber. Dinner and overnight stay at a comfortable homestay in Kibber.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 9: Departure to Rampur
Post breakfast, departure to Rampur. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Rampur.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 10: Transfer to Chandigarh Airport
Post Breakfast, transfer to Chandigarh Airport.
What is included in the tour
- Transport as per itinerary
- Hotel Accommodation with room heater (3 nights)
- Homestay Accommodation rooms with traditional/electric heaters
- Local guides in Kibber
- Wildlife Permits & village community council fees.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- 4x4 vehicle
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any Airfare.
- Personal expenses
- Porters at Kibber to carry camera equipment.
- Staff Gratuities, Tips.
- Cost incurred due to change in itinerary due to bad weather, road blocks, heavy snowfall or factors beyond control.
- GST 5%.
- Any medical, travel, evacuation insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list above
