DESTINATIONS: Delhi ,Leh , Ulley , Leh , Delhi
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS::
Trekking in the mountains inUlley
Guided by experienced naturalists and Snow Leopard experts who have in the past guided BBC Planet Earth II / Silent Roar PBS / Steve Winter Photography
Opportunity to stay in Homestays and get a local lifestyle experience of Ladakh
Modern luxury accommodation in Lehand Heated rooms in Ulley
Insight into local Snow Leopard conservation and village homestay initiatives
This sample itinerary is created by wildlife experts and is meant to inspire you. The trip is ready to be customized to fit your interests, budget and travel style, enabling you to connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and travel schedule.
Delhi
Meet and greet on your arrival in Delhi. You will be received by an airport staff at the aerobridge. He will then assist you through the immigration and baggage. You will then be greeted by our company representative, as you walk out of the airport. He will accompany you to the car and transfer to your hotel close to the airport.
Rest of the day at leisure at the hotel
Overnight at Roseate House – Deluxe Room
Delhi / Leh
Transfer to airport in time to board flight to Leh
Leh is situated at an altitude of 3500 mts and is the capital of the once ancient Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. Spend the day acclimatizing in the hotel as your body needs to adjust to the low oxygen levels.
Overnight at The Grand Dragon – Standard room
Leh
Guided tour to the monasteries of Shey, Thiksey & Hemis monasteries to give you an experience of Tibetan Buddhism which has been prevalent since centuries. Reach the hotel for Lunch and if necessary head to the market to buy any last minute essentials for the trek.
Overnight at Grand Dragon - Standard room
Leh / Ulley
(From this day onwards the itinerary depends on the movement of the Snow Leopard and thus the itinerary has to be very flexible as we trek and camp depending on the movement of the cat) We may move into other valleys of Saspoche/ Hemisshukpachen
After an early breakfast head to Ulley in Western Ladakh. Enroute you will come across the confluence of Zanskar & Indus river. At Nimoo you can stop for a Tea break and the head west wards to visit the Likir Monastery. The total drive time will be 3-4 hrs. Ulley is situated and an altitude of 4100 mts. It is essential to again rest at Ulley for atleast an hour before attempting any physical activity.
Overnight at Ulley Homestay or Snow Leopard Lodge.
Ulley
Early morning scouting for Snow Leopard signs and possible sightings just above the homestay. The homestay has magnificent views of the valley and one can easily look at the ridge lines for almost 360 degrees. In the past we have had many Snow Leopard, Wolves and Ibex sightings from the homestay grounds. After breakfast hike up to the north towards Ulley Phu. The trek will be about 2-3 hours walk. From higher ground we have better chances of spotting the cat and also tracking any possible movements of the cat. Spend the day scanning the ridge lines of Ulleyphu.
Overnight in Husing
Day 8 Ulley
Early morning scan around the ridgelines of the homestay. Post breakfast we head towards areas that have shown promising indication of snow leopard movement as per our past few days experience.
ULLEY / LEH
After breakfast drive back to Leh.
Overnight at Grand Dragon
LEH / DELHI
After Breakfast you will be assisted to the airport to fly out Delhi.
Arrive at Delhi airport and transfer to a hotel close to the international terminal. Day use room will be booked and available to you until your departure later in the evening / night
Later transfer to the international airport to board flight for onward destination.
Roseate House New Delhi is a contemporary upscale hotel stationed in the capital’s only hospitality district, Aerocity. Spread across 1.6 acres, Roseate House New Delhi combines lineage and novelty in its design and services to cater to the new generation of cosmopolitan guests. 30 minutes from the business hubs of Gurgaon and Delhi, 20 minutes from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the hotel renders a contrasting respite from the city’s hustle-bustle. Hotel offers a rooftop infinity pool, a spa and wellness centre and 3 dining options. Each room is equipped with state-of-art amenities, a 4-fixture bathroom, flexible workstation and flat-screen TV.
The Grand Dragon Ladakh, one of the first luxury hotels in Ladakh, is owned and operated by the Abdu family from Leh, who have more than 40 years of experience welcoming visitors. It is decorated magnificently with handmade paintings by Gulam Mustafa (First modern Artist of Ladakh) and fixtures that are reminiscent of royalty. It is the first hotel with a host of state of the art amenities, such as electronic key cards for the rooms and a baggage scanner, as well as their own sewage treatment facility. The entire facility is wheelchair accessible, for providing differently abled guests with a comfortable sojourn. The hotel is also centrally heated and solar powered, not only ensuring warmth but also ensuring that all our services are eco-friendly.
Snow Leopard Lodge is located at just under 4,000 metres above sea level in the remote Ulley Valley. The lodge is simple but provides everything you need to explore this spectacular area in comfort. This rustic and comfortable lodge has 4 king size suites, 3 with their own separate lounge areas. These are built separately from the main house where your local Ladakhi family hosts live. The area surrounding the Snow Leopard Lodge has only recently been developed and explored for snow leopard watching and has the benefit of being at the centre of three valleys, under the radar for mass tourism, and known for supporting several snow leopards.
Total 3 Nights Hotel in Leh at Grand Dragon in Leh on full board and twin sharing basis
Breakfast in Delhi
Wildlife entry fee for Ulley/ Saspoche
Home stays at Ulley/Saspoche on full board and twin sharing basis
Home stays at Ulley/Saspoche on full board and twin sharing basis
An English speaking guide / spotters throughout the trek
Trek on full board with all arrangements like a guide, a cook, helpers/ scouts
Monastery entrance fee
Airport transfers with assistance
Visa Fees, Airport Tax or travel insurance
Any flight tickets
Sleeping bags.
Accompanying English speaking full time guide from Delhi to Delhi (Mentioned separately)
Any type of personal expenses like personal medicines, tips and portage at airports, restaurants, hotels, drivers, guides, naturalists, escort etc
Any other meals than those mentioned in the itinerary
Any type of drinks like mineral water alcoholic beverages & cold drinks during sightseeing or during trekking.
Additional cost resulting from delays due to landslides, sickness, flight cancellation etc.
Cost of evacuation by any means.
Additional hotel costs if clients wish to come back to hotel early from the camp
Extra Taxi costs if Clients wish to take alternate additional trips from the group program
Additional cost if clients fall sick and have to be bought to leh for medication and hotel accommodation
Anything not mentioned above
* USD per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change.
As itineraries are custom-designed for you, the final price will vary. Tour price is also based on the month of travel.
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WEATHER: Usually sunny days but with dry chilly winds, the temperature can drop to minus Centigrade at nights but will warm up as the sun comes out during the day. December maximum temperature averages 7°C which can fall to -15°C. January and February it can fall to -30°C to -35°C at night.
EQUIPMENT (to be brought by the individual): High quality trekking gear is difficult, if not impossible; to buy in India, so check the equipment list before leaving home. Please sort out and divide your trekking equipment into three categories:
To wear on the trail
To carry in the day pack
To pack in the duffel bag to stay at Lodge
In case of medical emergencies or high altitude sickness Ulley is within a 3 hrs reach to the government hospitals.
First 3 days is recommended for complete rest and acclimatization to ensure rest of the trip carries off smoothly
The homestays are basic & simple rooms with dry compost toilets
Hot water will be provided in buckets if needed
Personal Spotting Scopes &high quality binoculars are highly recommended to increase the chance of sighting the cat and high altitude birds
Unlike other wildlife sanctuaries, in Ladakh we may go for days without any mammal sightings and patience is the key here
Bed tea around 6.30 am
Scan the ridge lines from above the homestay till about 7.30 am
Breakfast around 7.30 am
Around 8 am- Head out into either UlleyPhu, orSpangoNala depending upon the movement of the cat and scouting information
Around 12.30 pm – Packed lunch will be bought to wherever we are scanning with Hot Soup, Lunch & Black Tea with Dessert
Post lunch we still carry on scanning and scoping with little movement depending on the cats information.
Around 5pm – we start to head back to the homestay and have a hot cup of tea/coffee
Continue Scanning till it gets dark as there is a good chance the cat may finally move from a day s rest on some vantage point on the ridge line.
Around 6.30 pm – Soup will be served followed by dinner and desserts
At Dinner time the guide will usually sit with the group for some time and discuss the next day’s plan of action along with clarifying any doubts from the clients.
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100% customized journey just for you.
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This sample itinerary is 10 days from $2,700 USD per person*
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Speak to a Tiger Safari Expert at +91-981-051-4045
