Snow Leopard Trek

Trekking through snow is a beautiful thing but meeting the animals of the snow is one of the most exciting and rare things to witness in life. The snow leopard trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience where your heart will be filled with fun, thrill, and adventure amidst the whole world of winters. Staying true to the name, this trek takes you closer to the fauna of winter and snow, in the mountains of Leh. At an altitude of 4130 meters, you will be exploring the mountains of Ladakh in the valleys of Markha and Rumbak. The Hemis National Park is a significant part of the trek, where you will witness the snow beings moving in their natural habitat. You will catch the sight of snow leopards, snow cock, snow partridge, Tibetian wolf, blue sheep, Eurasian brown bear, horned lark, red-billed chough, ibex, marmot, shapo, Tibetian hare, antelope, and argali sheep. Besides animals, you will witness several Himalayan birds like the golden eagle, vultures, and migratory birds with the insects of the snow flying around. Each turn of the trail will showcase a different being. You can spot animals between the rugged mountains, stretches of greenery, and on the snow. Animals and their association with the folklore of Rumbak valley in the middle of the cold desert with a freezing breeze is bliss to an adventure seeker’s soul.

Day 1- Arrive in Leh and explore nearby places.

Day 2- Leh Local Sightseeing including Chilling.

Day 3- Travel from Leh to Zingchen and start Snow Leopard Trek to Rumbak Valley.

Day 4- Trek from Rumbak Valley to Stok La.

Day 5- Explore Rumbak valley and nearby villages.

Day 6- Explore Rumbak Valley.

Day 7- Descend to Zingchen and move to the hotel in Leh.

Day 8- Depart Leh.

You should choose Snow leopard trek because it will present you with the sight of the rarest snow leopard moving freely in the environment. As you explore the Rumbak Valley and Hemis National park, you will witness Blue sheep, Eurasian brown bear, horned lark, red-billed chough, ibex, marmot, shapo, Tibetan hare, antelope, argali sheep, etc. Along with animals, you will see a variety of Himalayan birds, including the golden eagle, vultures, and migratory birds, as well as flying insects. The trail will reveal a different being at every corner as animals can be seen on the snow, between the rocky mountains, and along stretches of greenery.