Ladakh is truly a stunningly beautiful country, one that has beauty in its rugged and almost bare landscape. Not only are the landscapes and views beautiful here, but the people are too. Friendly locals, who are not only super helpful, but also a joy to chat with, colourful traditions, and, of course, yummy Ladakhi food!
The stunning scenery and amazing monuments are accompanied by a fantastic diversity of wildlife, much of which is not found in the rest of the subcontinent. The high altitude and desert-like conditions mean that much of the wildlife here is specialised, even if not endemic.
Among the rugged mountain landscapes of Ladakh, lives possibly the most elusive of the big cats: the Snow Leopard. As pioneers of this trip, it is specially designed and tweaked over 15 years to give you the optimum chance of spotting one of these beautiful creatures. While most only get to see pugmarks of this almost-mythical animal, our trained guides and local trackers always ensure a glimpse of this magnificent predator in its natural habitat, as well as enjoy the other unique wildlife that this high-altitude habitat has to offer. The locals of the area are our support system and one gets enthralling insights into local folklore, as well as learn about their customs and traditions.
Hemis National Park is a high altitude national park in eastern Ladakh. It is globally famous for Snow Leopards, and has the highest density of these predators in the world. It is the only national park in India that is north of the Himalayas, and is the largest notified protected area in India. The park is home to a viable breeding population of about 200 snow leopards, especially in the Rumbak Valley area. Hemis is the only refuge in India containing the Urial, and is also home to other Tibetan species, including Tibetan Wolf, Red Fox, Himalayan Marmot, and more.
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