Meals: On own
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or Similar

Arrive in New Delhi. You will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast in Delhi, Lunch and Dinner in Leh

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. The flight itself is truly memorable, as, on a clear day, one can spot the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and the Nun Kun massif. Arrive in Leh. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure to rest and acclimatize to the conditions in Leh. You can explore the main bazaar, observing the varied crowds and curio shops.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You have the morning at leisure today to get further acclimated to the elevation. In the afternoon, you can have a relaxed guided birding session around Leh.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Chukar Partridge, Eurasian Magpie, Golden Eagle, Northern Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Ibisbil, Red-Fronted Serin, Red-Billed Chough

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Your adventure truly begins, as you travel to Zingchan, the entry point to the Rumbak Valley, the home of the Snow Leopard. The landscape here may look bleak and lifeless but a closer look will reveal a rich biodiversity, with many species of flora and fauna uniquely adapted to life here. In addition, the cultures and traditions of the local communities have been shaped in some way or the other by the harshness of this land.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Asiatic Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Robin Accentor, Himalayan Wolf

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Continue on your quest for the mysterious Snow Leopard. Follow in this predator’s footsteps as you explore the area on foot with your amazing guide. But part of attaining a goal is the journey you take to get there. Don’t miss out on the enthralling insights into local folklore, learning about customs and traditions. In addition, there’s always some amazing birdwatching to be done

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Asiatic Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Red-billed Chough, Himalayan Snowcock, Tibetan Partridge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Another day exploring Rumbak will not only increase your chances of spotting the Ghost of the Himalayas, but also give you a chance to see the other wonderful creatures that share its home. The open landscape, stark stunning vistas, and unique wildlife make for amazing photographic opportunities, made better with the help of a skilled and experienced guide.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Asiatic Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Red-billed Chough, Himalayan Snowcock, Streaked Rosefinch

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Like any intrepid explorer in search of treasure, your quest for the Snow Leopard will continue today with some exploration of the valley on foot.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Asiatic Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Mountain Weasel, Red-billed Chough, Himalayan Vulture, Alpine Chough, Great Rosefinch

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Explore this amazing and unique landscape further with the help of your skilled and experienced guide.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Asiatic Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Red-billed Chough, Himalayan Snowcock, Streaked Rosefinch

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Continue on your quest for the mysterious Snow Leopard. Learn to read the signs that can help you track not only this magnificent predator, but also the other animals that call this landscape home.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Asiatic Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Mountain Weasel, Red-billed Chough, Himalayan Vulture, Wild Yak, Hill Pigeon, Robin Accentor, White-Throated Dipper

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Familiarize yourself with the wildlife and people of the Rumbak Valley even further today. The mammals and birds of the region are so mysterious and beautiful that one can easily spend a lifetime looking at and admiring them.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Asiatic Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Red-billed Chough, Himalayan Snowcock, Tibetan Partridge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Explore the area on foot with your guide to try and spot the Snow Leopard and other fauna. In the process there will also be plenty of opportunity for you to get enthralling insights into local folklore, as well as learn about their customs and traditions.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Red-billed Chough, Chukar Partridge, Tibetan Sandgrouse, Urial, Woolly Hare, Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Red Fox

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Lotus

Today, you will bid a bittersweet adieu to the beautiful Rumbak Valley and the warm and friendly locals as you trek back to Zingchan. With any luck, you have made some new friends in a new part of the world. Take some time to reflect on your adventures in the Rumbak Valley on your drive back to Leh.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Chukar Partridge, Northern Raven, Eurasian Magpie, Red-billed Chough, Horned Lark, Chukar Partridge, Northern Raven, Eurasian Magpie, Red-Billed Chough

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace or Similar

Today, you will be saying goodbye to the beautiful landscapes of Ladakh. Transfer to Leh airport for your flight back to Delhi, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After your adventurous odyssey, an afternoon at leisure in Delhi is well-earned. Relax in your hotel or go sightseeing in the evening.

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

Sadly, all journeys have an end, and this is the conclusion of your magnificent adventure in search of Ladakh’s wild denizens. Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight back home.

Tour ends.