Tracking the Elusive Snow Leopard

Total Trip = 1093 km*Total Carbon = 1 ton*Your Trip = 0 Carbon

Journey into the spectacular habitats of the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary with chances to spot its most magnificent predator – the Snow Leopard.

Highlights

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.

Route

Chandigarh – Shimla – Rampur – Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Kee – Kibber –Chicham – Rampur – Shimla

1Chandigarh to Rampur
Day 2Rampur to Kaza
Day 3Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komic - Kaza
Day 4Kaza to Kee to Chicham
Day 5 to 7Chicham
Day 8Chicham to Rampur
Day 9Rampur to Shimla

Hotel

8 – 9 Hrs.

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239 km

1021mt/ 3350 ft


1Chandigarh to Rampur

Drive through the lush apple growing belt of Himachal Pradesh
Follow the spectacular Satluj river to Rampur where we spend the night

Homestay

10 – 12 Hrs

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282 km

3800mt/ 12467ft

Dinner


Day 2Rampur to Kaza

Transition from lush greens to stark cold desert landscapes
Khab – the spectacular confluence of the Sutluj and Spiti rivers
Thrilling drives along roads carved out of rocks – commonly known as one of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads
The pristine Nako Lake
Tabo Monastery – The Ajanta of the Himalayas – is over 1000 years old (if time permits)

Homestay

2 – 3 Hrs

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63 km

3800mt/ 12467ft

All meals


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 mud craft
If roads are snowed in, spend the day relaxing or hike to interesting places near Kaza

Homestay

1 – 2 Hrs

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25 km

4124mt/ 13530ft

All meals


Day 4Kaza to Kee to Chicham

A stop at the beautiful Kee Monastery
Drive over the Chicham Bridge – highest bridge in Asia.
Chicham, a scenic village famous for Snow Leopard sightings

Homestay

0

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0

4124mt/ 13530ft

All meals


Day 5 to 7Chicham

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.

Hotel

11 – 13 hours

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304 km

1021 m/ 3350 ft


Day 8Chicham to Rampur

Today is an early start and a long day on the road back to Rampur.

4 -5 hours

126 km

2276 m/ 7467 ft


Day 9Rampur to Shimla

Today we head back to Shimla

INCLUDES:
  • All accommodation starting Day 1 to Day 8 on a sharing basis
  • Guide starting Day 3 to Day 7
  • Meals starting Day 2 dinner to Day 7 dinner (lunches will be packed) Meals left open on the rest of the days to enable greater flexibility on meal options and places to eat. 
  • Transfers Day 1 to Day 9
  • Spotting Scope while in Chicham
  • Monastery fees
  • First aid kit
EXCLUDES:
  • GST @ 5%
  • Mineral water and beverages (other than those provided)
  • Tips & Insurance 
  • Visa & Inner Line Permit (For Foreign Nationals only)
  • Expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances, road blocks  or medical emergencies
  • (*) activities entail an additional charge

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