Snow Leopard Expedition

What's Included?

• Transportation: Innova for the entire tour as per given Itinerary including all sightseeing tour. Include: Parking Fee, Toll Taxes, Fuel and Driver Allowances.
• Accommodation: Nights Accommodation in Hotel or Home Stay as per the itinerary.
• Meal Plan: M.A.P. in Hotel and AP at Expedition (Morning Tea, Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner)

Trip Essentials
Category: Wildlife Trek
Grade: Extreme
Duration: 10 Days
Mode of Travel: Trek & Jeep
Highest Point: 4600 mts
Weather: 5 degree centigrade to minus 20.
Accommodation: Wilderness Camping, Guesthouse / Traditional Homestay
Season: December to March.
Route: Delhi - Shimla – Kinnaur – Spiti – Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary – Kinnaur – Shimla - Delhi

Snow leopards are fascinating animals; found at elevations of thousands of feet. Also, these wild cats are only native to the central Asian region, and to see one in its natural habitat, you have to travel to one such location. There are a number of places, where you can spot a snow leopard in the wild; however, no other destination is as good as Pin Valley National Park in Himachal Pradesh. With its altitude ranging between 3300 metres and 6632 metres, the 1825-sq km territory is an ideal home for snow leopards. Lippa Asrang and Kibber wildlife sanctuaries are two locations where locals claim to have spotted snow leopards.

Day 1: Delhi to Shimla

Arrival at Delhi Airport. Meet and Greet and start your travel to Shimla. In the evening Check into the Hotel, Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Shimla to Kalpa

After breakfast start your journey to Kalpa. You will continue on NH 5. Kalpa is the district headquarter of Kinnaur and was once the favorite getaway of Lord Dalhousie. On reaching Kalpa, check in to the Guest House.

Day 3: Kalpa to Kaza

After breakfast move to Kaza. This will be a hectic Journey on the way you can see Tabo Monastery which was constructed in 996 AD. It is a complex that consists of 9 Temples, 23 Chortens, a monk's chamber and an extension that houses the nun’s chamber. Above the enclave is a series of caves which are used by the monks. The monastery contains large number of scriptures and pieces of art including wall paintings and stucco. There is also a modern Gompa and a painting school founded by the Dalai Lama.

Day 4: Kaza (Home Stay)

You can wake up late today. This day will be a rest day for you to adjust your body with the climate of Spiti Valley. Because it is high altitude Place so it will take time to adjust body with this climate. Today you can explore Kaza valley and Market.

Day 5 to Day 7: Snow Leopard Expedition

This is the day when the on-foot adventure of the snow leopard trail in Spiti begins. Freshen up early in the morning, take your packed lunch, and proceed to get a sight of the rare cat. This section will prove why this hike is counted among the most popular treks in Spiti Valley. With a population of only a few thousand, the snow leopards are found only in the central Asian region. As you wander in the area, you might spot the wild cat strolling in the park, looking for a hunt. In case you do not, you will have plenty of opportunities in future. Later, return to the homestay and spend the night Walk from hill to hill, looking for paw prints that could hint about the location of a snow leopard. In case you spot one, do not waste time and immediately click a few pictures. Also, these animals are a little shy and can disappear in the blink of an eye, so it is better to enjoy every second of the sight. Even if no traces of a snow leopard are found, it is highly probable that you will come face to face with an Asiatic ibex or Tibetan wolf. You might also spot a blue sheep standing on steep slopes. Pin Valley National Park is also home to a large number of birds. About 72 species of birds, belonging to 28 families have been recorded here. This list includes yellow-billed choughs, red-billed choughs, ashy drongoes, Eurasian golden orioles, Tibetan snow finches and red-fronted rose finches. After spotting the fascinating wildlife of the park, return to the homestay.

Day 8: Back to Kaza

After a successful expedition you will come back to Kaza. We will arrange your dinner and stay in Kaza Guest house.

Day 9: Kaza to Kalpa

After breakfast move to Shimla. This will be a long Journey. In the evening check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Kalpa to Shimla

This will be the last day. After breakfast we will drop you at Delhi airport.

Exclusions

• International Flights and Visa.
• Any Kind of Personal expenses like, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls etc.
• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary.
• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, soft or hard drinks, starters).
• Monastery entrance fees, camera fee if applicable.

Visitor must bring these things

• Snow Boots
• Warm Clothes
• Sunglasses
• Camera & Binoculars