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Spotting a Snow Leopard on the hunt
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Attuning to the slightest movement of wildlife in the hills
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Watching for mountain bird life
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Getting acquainted with Buddhist culture of the trans-Himalayan region
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Enjoying traditional regional cuisine at our lodge

Quest for the Snow Leopard

Mar 23 - Apr 02, 2023

11 days | India | Quest Nature Tours

Justin Peter hosted a webinar about his first Snow Leopard tracking experience! Click here to watch (46 mins.)
 
Inhabiting among the most remote regions on Earth, the Snow Leopard is a fitting symbol of wilderness. Among seemingly inhospitable rocky hills, these most secretive of big cats eke out an existence worthy of admiration, and they are most attractive and sure-footed creatures as well.
 
On this special expedition created especially for wildlife and wilderness lovers, we visit the trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh in northern India where we’ll have an opportunity to track this elusive creature. After meeting in Delhi, we travel to the gateway city of Leh, capital of the erstwhile Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh, which has a decidedly Tibetan feel. Here, as we acclimate to the mountain air, we’ll have a chance to absorb the eclectic cultural mélange and get our first taste of the dramatic landscapes and its habitats. We’ll then move north to Hemis National Park, India’s only park north of the Himalayas and known for its Snow Leopards. Spending several nights at a single, comfortable lodge here, we’ll make daily sorties into the surrounding hills and watch for the cats, along with other mammals and a myriad of mountain birds particular to this region.
 
Our patience and persistence may be rewarded not only in sightings of Snow Leopards but also in the wonderful sense of serenity that these silent mountain habitats provide. I invite those who love wilderness and adventure and are seeking to ‘unplug’ to join me on this grand adventure!
 
Quest Nature Tours Worldwide Explorers Club
Tour Cost (per person):
Approx. US$6720  Includes all taxes and gratuities.
Group Size:
8 - 10 participants

What’s included: Accommodation in double occupancy, two internal flights, ground transportation, park entrance fees, airport transfers, most meals, services of an expert Quest Leader. Taxes and gratuities of US$325 are included.

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Notes from the Field: Big Cats at the Ends of the Earth

"Payal was absolutely outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient." - Eileen T., 2018 India traveller
"Every day was a day of learning, beginning to end." - Ruth B., 2016 India traveller

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Arrive in Delhi
2Fly to Leh, the capital of the Ladakh region
3 - 4Nature and culture in these higher elevations
5Drive to our lodge in the village of Ulley
6 - 9Tracking Snow Leopards in Ulley
10Return to Leh, with interesting stops along the way
11Fly back to Delhi, homeward bound flights
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Your Tour Leader

Hailing from Mumbai, Payal Mehta was raised a city girl but has always loved the outdoors, and has branched out much beyond her formal training in geology to become well-versed in India’s wonderful wildlife and varied habitats. She is our choice naturalist guide in India and our Quest travellers always delight at her skill in interpreting India’s nature and cultures too. She knows India’s Ladakh region well with previous experience on Snow Leopard expeditions.

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Quest Nature Tours Worldwide Explorers Club
Tour Cost (per person):
Approx. US$6720  Includes all taxes and gratuities.
Group Size:
8 - 10 participants

What’s included: Accommodation in double occupancy, two internal flights, ground transportation, park entrance fees, airport transfers, most meals, services of an expert Quest Leader. Taxes and gratuities of US$325 are included.

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Notes from the Field: Big Cats at the Ends of the Earth

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