Eagle Eye Tours
Winter Wildlife Adventure
Searching for the Snow Leopard
We offers adventurous travelers a fascinating insight into Hemis National Park, Ladakh, an area famous for snow leopard research, photography and filming. The isolated and remote region of Ladakh is home to numerous mammal and bird species, the highlight however is undoubtedly the endangered snow leopard...
Due to the rugged terrain of the Himalayas most of the herbivores are related to the agile footed sheep and goats. They can move easily through the mountainous regions of the Himalayas from one pasture to the next. During the winter months the Bharal or Blue Sheep move down to lower altitudes where there is food and they are followed by the snow leopards and other predators like the Tibetan Wolf and the Himalayan Brown Bear. These grazers form the basis of the snow leopards diet and it is through the movements of these grazers that one can improve your chances of seeing the snow leopard in its natural environment.
Main Attractions of Ladakh
Yak or wild ox - are the largest animals in the Ladakh region and can be easily seen grazing along the valleys. In winter months they move to lower altitudes where grazing is better.
Nyan - is the largest and most impressive sheep in the region with curling horns that can measure as long as 140cms. They live in the higher regions of the Himalayas, rarely coming down below 4,500 meters.
Ibex - can be seen on the high steep cliffs of Ladakh, often coming down to lower altitudes during winter where grazing is slightly easier.
Bharal or Himalayan Blue sheep - have a brownish grey coat giving them a blue appearance. They live at high altitudes but come down to the lower pastures to feed during the winter months. If alarmed they will freeze making them quite difficult to spot.
Tibetan Wolf - are extremely rare with an estimated 300 living in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas. They are extremely endangered because they come into the most conflict with the local herdsmen who persecute them to protect their livestock.
Snow Leopards - are some of the most elusive big cats remaining in the world because they live in such remote areas of Central Asia. There are thought to be between 6000 and 7000 snow leopards left in Central Asia today. During the winter months the snow leopards follow the Bharal and other prey species as they move to the lower altitudes to feed. This is the prime time to see them...
Hemis National Park:- The Park’s main area covers 600 square kilometers at an altitude ranging from 3,300m to 6,400m. The area is difficult to access and Ladakh itself was not opened to foreign tourists until 1974, which means that as yet the infrastructure and accommodation facilities are not well established. However, therein lies its charm and for those prepared to take on the challenge of visiting this seeming cold and harsh climate will be rewarded with some of the world’s most spectacular wilderness and be warmed by the welcome you will receive from your Ladahki hosts.
A Trip Code:- EETWA62.
Best Time:- Dec - Feb.
Tour Duration:- 14 Days
Difficulty:- Moderate
Outline Itinerary:-
Day 1:- Fly to Delhi .
Day 2:- Fly Delhi to Leh.
Day 3 / 4:- Leh.
Day 5:- Hemis National Park.
Day 6 / 10:- Trek/search in Snow Leopard country.
Days 11:- Leh.
Day 12:- Fly Delhi.
Day 13:- Delhi.
Day 14:- Fly Home country .
( Detail program on demand )
Trip Extensions
Agra Day Trip:- 1 DAY
Agra Overnight:– 2 DAYS
Agra And Jaipur:– 4 DAYS
In Search of the Snow Leopard
Cloaked in beauty and mystery
A trip to Ladakh in northernmost India brings you to the most authentic, traditional, fascinating Tibetan Buddhist communities on earth. Ladakh is separated culturally, geographically, and politically from Hindu and Muslim areas of India. In Ladakh, you can explore the tranquility of remote Buddhist communities, ancient monasteries, and wild mountains where snow leopards still roam. Ladakh is the best place in India to travel for cultural interactions with highland Buddhist people. Ladakh trips reward the patient and persistent ecotourist with incomparable experiences, friendships and memories. Visit safe, compassionate, beautiful, remote, ancient Ladakh on a tour with Eagle eye tour.
Snow Leopards are rare throughout their range in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau. Hunting sparse game over large territories of very rugged terrain, it is difficult to predict or plan to see a Snow Leopard in the wild and there are never guarantees. However, Snow Leopard population in Ladakh which he has been able to relocate on frequent occasions. Observing and photographing these Snow Leopards of Ladakh will be the main goal of this trip. Certainly you will also see other mammals and birds, as well; and each evening you'll enjoy the traditional Ladakhi hospitality for which this Buddhist area of the Himalayas is noted. Several nights will be spent in tents and local homes. You may hike higher than 4500m.
Trip Code:- EETTL 059.
Best Time: Oct to April
Tour Duration: 13 Days
Difficulty:: Moderate
Outline Itinerary:- Delhi / Leh / Urutsey / Rumchung/ Ulley / Hemis Zinglo/ LEH/ Delhi
Tour Program
( Detail program on demand )
Trip Extensions:-
Agra Day Trip:- 1 DAY
Agra Overnight:– 2 DAYS
Agra And Jaipur:– 4 DAYS