Tracking the Elusive Snow Leopard
₹42,490.00
Journey into the spectacular habitats of the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary with chances to spot its most magnificent predator – the Snow Leopard.
There are few big cats out there in the wild that have fascinated mankind as much as the Snow Leopard.
- Track the elusive Snow Leopard on the roof of the world!
- Witness the magic of Spiti in the winter – peaceful and blanketed in snow
- Rare opportunities to experience Spiti as an insider, rewarding travel memories unlike any other
This journey takes us into the habitats of these elusive predators. While spotting them is a matter of luck, the trail will provide a great insight into their habitats. Spotting of the Red Fox, Blue Sheep and other prey of these predators is easier along with various species of high-altitude birds.
Chandigarh – Shimla – Rampur – Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Kee – Kibber –Chicham – Rampur – Shimla
Day 1Chandigarh - Rampur
- Drive through the lush apple growing belt of Himachal Pradesh
- Follow the spectacular Satluj river to Rampur where we spend the night
Day 2Rampur - Nako - Tabo - Kaza
- The journey today takes us from the lush Satluj Valley into the stark desert landscape of the Spiti valley.
- Khab – the spectacular confluence of the Sutluj and Spiti rivers
- The pristine Nako Lake
- Thrilling drives along roads carved out of rocks
- Tabo Monastery – the Ajanta of the Himalayas – standing for over a millennium.
Day 3Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Kaza
- Komic – the World’s Highest Village and the ancient Komic Monastery
- Hikkim, the World’s Highest Post Office – send postcards to your loved ones back home
- Picture perfect Langza Village – famous for its Buddha Statute and fossils
(Roads permitting)
Day 4Kaza - Kee - Kibber - Chicham
- Visit the iconic Kee Monastery
- Drive to Asia’s highest bridge in Chicham & Kibber village
- Chicham, a scenic village famous for Snow Leopard sightings
Day 5 & 6 Chicham
For the next few days, we will head to various spots around the village frequented by the Snow Leopards and other wildlife in the winters.
Tracking wildlife is all about patience and being as quiet as possible. and of course, luck! Most of the next few days will be spent frequenting the various spots and waiting.
Day 7Chicham - Rampur
- Drive along the beautiful Spiti and Satluj Rivers back to the town of Rampur
- All accommodation starting Day 1 to Day 7 on a sharing basis
- Breakfast & Dinner – Day 1 Dinner to Day 8 Breakfast
- Guide starting Day 3 to Day 6
- Transfers Day 1 to Day 8
- Spotting Scope while in Chicham
- Monastery fees
- First aid kit
- GST @ 5%
- Mineral water and beverages (other than those provided)
- Tips & Insurance
- Inner Line Permit (For Foreign Nationals only)
- Expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances, road blocks or medical emergencies
- Add on Experiences entail an additional charge
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Enjoy these experiences as stand-alone programs or add them onto an existing Ecosphere trip.
Cook Like as Local
- January To December
- 1 to 2 Hours
- 600 pp
Folk Expressions
- May to October
- 1 to 2 Hours
- 10000
Bhuchen Performance
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- 1 to 2 Hours
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Throw a Pot!
- May to October
- 1 Hour
- 600 pp
Mountain Biking
- May to October
- 1 Day
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Yak-Back Safari
- May to October
- 2 to 5 Hours
- 2000 pp (min 2 yaks)
Spin Yak Rope
- January to December
- 30 Mins to 1 Hour
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Say Yak Cheese!
- May to October
- 30 Mins to 1 Hour
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Session with Amchi
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- 30 Mins to 1 Hour
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Nun for a Day
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- 1 Day
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The experience with ‘Spiti Ecosphere’ was one of its kind, as it not only provided my wife and me with an experience of a lifetime, but also opened our minds to the hidden world of Spiti. Ecosphere ensured that it was a safe, clean, scenic and educative journey for us. Most importantly, it was humbling to see how Spiti Ecosphere, especially Ishita has changed the lives of the people of Spiti, by the untiring energy, that Ecosphere dedicates for the better upliftment of the local people. I would sincerely advise anyone to only use Spiti Ecosphere, if one plans Spiti as their destination.
A genuine responsible travel agency led by warm and sincere people. If you are looking for a real experience of Spiti in a way that supports the locals and protects their environment, Ecosphere must be your choice.
Spiti has left an unimaginable impressions on our minds and souls. Kudos to Ecosphere for organizing a very memorable trip and introducing us to the wonderful world of spiti with its magnificent peaks.A big thank you and warm hugs to the entire team of Ecosphere for doing such wonderful projects.!! Hoping to be back in spiti very soon. Once again thank you team Ecosphere for making our holidays so memorable and taking care of us like a family. Took care of us like family.
Spiti with Ecosphere was a life changing experience for me. I grew up as a person while 'living like a local' in this wonderland. Understanding the local way of life, its merits, its struggle and its sanctity had a profound effect on me. I've never traveled with an itinerary, so I was apprehensive doing the same here, but Ecosphere has done a wonderful job, not only in managing this programme for us but good work done by this organization is visible everywhere which somehow makes me feel extremely proud that I was tiny part of their efforts to do something good for real and not just for show. This was travelling redefined for me and I looking forward to be a part of the good work again, for sure.
This was the most rewarding experience of my life. . Spiti Ecosphere gave me an amazing volunteering opportunity that allowed me to help build a greenhouse in a small village in Spiti Valley, a mountain desert where nothing grows. I signed up for Ecosphere’s 2-week voluntourism program that combines volunteer work with the opportunity to explore the beauty of the valley without the negative side effects of commercial tourism. . What Ishita and Ecosphere are doing in Spiti is remarkable. Ecosphere is helping local communities create sustainable means of living through its many projects, volunteerism being just one of them.
Spiti with Ecosphere was a life changing experience for me. I grew up as a person while 'living like a local' in this wonderland. Understanding the local way of life, its merits, its struggle and its sanctity had a profound effect on me. I've never traveled with an itinerary, so I was apprehensive doing the same here, but Ecosphere has done a wonderful job, not only in managing this programme for us but good work done by this organization is visible everywhere which somehow makes me feel extremely proud that I was tiny part of their efforts to do something good for real and not just for show. This was travelling redefined for me and I looking forward to be a part of the good work again, for sure.
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World Travel and Tourism Council
Virgin Holidays & Responsible Travel
Wild Asia
Travel+Leisure
The Ashden Awards For Sustainable Energy
The Sierra Club
L’Oréal Paris
CNN IBN & Reliance Foundation
CNN-IBN
The IIPTI Global Awards
Economic Times
