SNOW LEOPARD

TRAIL

SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL

Feb 10 - 23, 2019

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: INTRODUCTION Snow Leopards are one of the rarest species that exist on our planet. They exist only in 12 countries in the world.

Such is the majesty of this animal that a very few people have been lucky to see this spotted cat in the wild.

They rule the cliffs of Trans-Himalayan landscape in Spiti and Ladakh, in India and are highly revered by the

locals. Due to this, snow leopards in these mountains are highly protected from poachers. With a stable

population of Snow Leopards, it is also one of the best places to see this rare cat. It is so rare to see a Snow

Leopard that people here call it the ‘The Grey Ghost’.

Winters in Spiti are the best time to spot rare Himalayan wildlife like – Snow Leopard, Siberian Ibex, Blue Sheep,

Tibetan Wolf, Red fox, Lammergeyer, Golden Eagle, Tibetan Snowcock, etc. As the temperatures plummet these

animals descend down from altitude above 5000m to around 4000m in search of food and is the best time to

spot them.

Using local home stays, wildlife spotters and guides, the tour also gives you an insight into the hard lives of these

mountain people along with breathtaking landscapes. Overall this tour will be an experience of a lifetime for

those who brave the winter cold and visit Spiti.

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: FACT SHEET

• DATE OF TREK: FEB 10 - 23,2019

• DURATION OF TREK: 14 DAYS

• REPORTING POINT: SHIMLA AIRPORT

• GRADE OF TREK: MODERATE

ACCOMODATION

DAY ACCOMODATION MEAL PLAN

DAY 1 HOTEL KALPA ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 2 - 3 HOMESTAY MANEY ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 4-11 HOMESTAY KIBBER ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 12 HOTEL KALPA ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 13 HOTEL SHIMLA ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 14 HOTEL SHIMLA BREAKFAST

ITINERARY CHART

DAY START POINT

END POINT

DIST. TIME ASL

DAY 1 DELHI/ SHIMLA KALPA DRIVE 250 KM

8HRS 2960M

DAY 2 KALPA MANEY DRIVE 125 KM

4HRS 3600M

DAY 3 MANEY MANEY - - 3600M

DAY 4 MANEY KIBBER DRIVE 120 KM

5HRS 4400M

DAY 5 -11

KIBBER KIBBER - - 4400M

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DAY 12 KIBBER KALPA DRIVE 240 KM

12 HRS

2960M

DAY 13

KALPA SHIMLA DRIVE 250 KM

8HRS 2100M

DAY 14 SHIMLA TRIP ENDS!

TOTAL COST: INR 95,300 + 5% TAX

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY

DAY ONE: DELHI - SHIMLA - KALPA (2960 M)

Take the 7:30 am flight to Shimla from New Delhi. Transfer to your boarding vehicles and drive on the Indo Tibet

Highway till Powari and climb up the service road to Reckong Peo and Kalpa. Situated opposite to the majestic

Kinner Kailash range, the hamlet of Kalpa offers you breathtaking view of these snow-clad mountains. Every

year during the month of July and August people from all over India come here to climb up to Kinner Kailash

Shivling (5500m).

DAY TWO: KALPA - MANEY (3600 M)

We leave from Kalpa in morning and continue upstream of Sutlej river alternating between its left and right bank till Khab where Sutlej enters from Tibet and meets Spiti River. The road climbs up from the river bank to Nako and Mulling Nala. The road descends down to the banks of Spiti river and continues to meander till we reach the village of Maney. It is a great stopover for acclimatization.

DAY THREE: MANEY (3600 M)

This is also a great place for spotting Tibetan Wolves. After breakfast we head out of our Homestay in search of

Tibetan wolves. We return back before dusk and rest for the night.

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY

DAY FOUR: MANEY - KIBBER (4400 M)

We drive to the hotspot of wildlife in Spiti – Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Our home for the next one week is Kibber.

It was once the highest village with a motorable road. For several years people have spotted Snow Leopards up

close near the village of Kibber. It is also a hotspot for seeing Blue Sheep and Siberian Ibex.

DAY FIVE - DAY ELEVEN: KIBBER (4400 M)

We head out for our mission for spotting Snow Leopards. After breakfast we carry our packed lunches and

head out in search of wildlife. Our routine for the next one week is to spend our days in search of wildlife with

our excellent team of spotters and evenings engaging in cultural exchange with the families of Spiti.

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY

DAY TWELVE: KIBBER - KALPA (2960 M)

After experiencing the life in Spiti in winters for more than a week. We start our journey back towards our cities

and towns with great memories and fantastic photographs of rare Himalayan wildlife. Overnight stay at Kalpa.

Another opportunity to enjoy the views of the great Kinner Kailash - The winter abode of Lord Shiva.

DAY THIRTEEN: KALPA - SHIMLA (2100M)

The journey takes you back to the City of Shimla from where we check into our hotel for the night. Last minute shopping.

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY

DAY FOURTEEN: SHIMLA AIRPORT (2100M)

Early morning transfer to Airport for Shimla - Delhi flight. Trip Ends!

TOTAL COST: INR 95,300 + 5% TAX

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: COST BREAKDOWN

COST INCLUDES

ALL TRANSFERS AS PER THE ITINERARY (SHIMLA AIRPORT - SHIMLA AIRPORT)

ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN HOTEL/HOMESTAY

ALL MEALS AS DETAILED IN ITINERARY ALL ARRANGEMENTS WITH INDIA’S MOST EXPERIENCED ADVENTURE TRIP OPERATOR

PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE SAFE DRINKING WATER

WILDLIFE TEAM – GUIDE/SPOTTERS AND PORTERS (TO CARRY CAMERA EQUIPMENT)

COST EXCLUDES

ALL AIRFARE

ANY TRANSFERS OUTSIDE OF ITINERARY

BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING

EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES/INSURANCE/CAMERA FEE/ETC.)

COST INCURRED DUE TO CHANGE IN ITINERARY DUE TO BAD WEATHER, ROAD BLOCKS, HEAVY SNOWFALL OR FACTORS BEYOND CONTROL

TRAVEL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE

TIPS AND GRATUITIES (WE RECOMMEND 5-10% OF YOUR TRIP COST – TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE TEAM) – PERSONAL CHOICE

PLEASE NOTE

FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – RS 26,500 + 5% TAX, FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR TENT WITH – RS 14,500 + 5% TAX

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SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: THE NEXT STEPS

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