TRIP COST

Cost Includes:

- 3 nights accommodation in deluxe property in Leh on twin sharing basis (Heater facility)

- 6 nights stay in homestay Ule/Rumbak on twin sharing basis (Bukhara local fireplace ) 2 NIGHTS near Ule & 4 Nights in Rumbak 

- All meals during the trip

-Pony charges Zingchen to Rumbak & back

- Service of an expert naturalist ( 1 Guide + 1 Spotter )

- Jungle Lore skipper 

- Surface transfers as per plan by tempo traveler

- Inner Liner permits, monastery fees and taxes

- Wildlife permit fees appx Rs 1600/- per day per head included 

- Local sightseeing as per plan 
 

The Cost Does Not Includes:

- Cost for supplementary services.

- Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums.

- Cost for service provided on a personal request.

- Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips, etc.

- Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Cost Includes” head.

- The difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly ON ARRIVAL.

- The difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities. In such a case, extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
 

OVERVIEW

SNOW LEOPARD

Snow Leopard, Shan (called locally), Ghost of the Himalayas are a few names of this very elusive cat species. These rare, beautiful gray leopards inhabit the mountains of Hemis National Park. They are insulated by thick hair, and their wide, fur-covered feet act as natural snowshoes. Snow leopards have powerful legs and are tremendous leapers, able to jump as far as 50 feet (15 meters). They use their long tails (some times 80% of their body length) for balance and as blankets to insulate sensitive body parts against the severe mountain chill. Like all cats, they are territorial and sneak up on their prey. Typical targets are blue sheep, Ibex, etc. Though if the opportunity arises, the leopard goes after the wooly hares, birds, marmots, domestic goats, etc. They prefer steep, rugged terrains with rocky outcrops and ravines. This type of habitat provides excellent camouflage; good cover and clear view to help them sneak up on their prey.

This is probably one of the toughest creatures to track given its elusive behavior, the weather conditions, the rugged terrain, and the vast area. While traversing the terrain one looks for signs scrapes, feces, urine and scent-spray in prominent locations along their travel routes. There are dynamics like the presence of cubs, mating pairs, etc. that need to be taken into account. Every morning the tracking begins again, and we go out looking for signs. Spotters are set up across various ridges armed with high-powered scopes and binoculars. Connected through wireless, the teams continuously communicate and scan for signs.

The timing of the trip is very important as the Himalayan blue sheep Bharal (Snow Leopard’s primary prey) descends down from altitudes like 17000 ft to lower and more humanly approachable 13000 ft in search of food. The snow leopard follows its prey and hence one has to keep a lookout for blue sheep while tracking them. Hence the weather conditions through tough for us increases the probability of spotting the ghost.

HEMIS NATIONAL PARK AND OTHER WILDLIFE

Hemis National Park in the Ladakh region is a high altitude national park in the eastern Ladakh region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is the only national park in India north of the Himalayas, about 4,400 sq. km and thus the largest notified protected area in India.

Although it is, of course, these magnificent felines that we are looking for, there are also lots of other interesting wildlife to be seen. The local mountain goat, known as the Ibex is a stunning woolly creature that can weigh up to 200 pounds. Their color ranges from pale to dark brown and they have a darker dorsal stripe. The Ibex has distinctive horns that curve backward and are bigger on the males. The Eurasian lynx is a medium-sized cat that is reddish-brown in color with black spots. They have black tufts on top of their ears and a short bobbed tail. They prey on smaller animals than the leopard-like rabbits, hares, foxes, and deer. The Tibetan wolf varies in color depending on the season and the part of their body. The back and tail are usually black and white, the chest, belly and inside legs are white ears are grey. Its legs are slightly shorter than the European wolf and it is one of the region’s most prolific hunters.

ACCOMODATION

Resort Link:

Lakrook Boutique Stay  Leh - Visit Website 

Homestays in Rumbak & Hemischuppa near Ule village .

Terms & Conditions

Payment Policy:
-  20% of the tour cost to be paid at the time of booking.
- 50% of the tour cost to be paid 45 days before the date of departure.
- Balance 30% of the tour cost to be paid 30 days prior to the departure.
- 100% payment required to book airfare, rail fare & safari bookings.
- The trip will be considered as confirmed only if there is no default in the above payment procedure.

Cancellation Policy

In the event of any cancellation by you, the initial deposit amount paid, shall stand forfeited and further cancellation shall be levied as per the following terms:
- 60 days before the date of departure: 20% of tour cost + Air / Rail cancellation charges.
- 30 days before the date of departure: 50% of tour cost + Air / Rail cancellation charges.
- 15 days before the date of departure: 80% of tour cost + Air / Rail cancellation charges.
- 0 to 15 days before date of departure: 100% of tour cost + Air / Rail cancellation charges (Will be considered as no show)

*During peak season some hotel bookings are non-refundable. Hence, in such a case the amount paid will not be refunded.

Refund Policy

Payments will be refunded within 10 to 15 working days after cancellation through a bank transfer.

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