SNOW LEOPARD Photo Tour

Journey deep into the remote, snow-covered landscapes of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India — one of the best places in the world to photography the “ghost of the mountains.” Each winter, as prey species like Bharal and Himalayan Ibex descend from high altitudes in search of grazing, so too do the Snow Leopards. This seasonal movement offers rare opportunities to track and photograph these iconic big cats in their natural habitat.

Set in Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary, this tour is not only about wildlife — we will also experience the raw beauty of the Himalayas and the rich Buddhist culture of the region. This expedition is designed for wildlife photographers, with experienced spotters, guides, and support staff ensuring every chance to capture extraordinary images — not only of Snow Leopards, but also Himalayan Red Fox, Blue Sheep, Golden Eagles, and other high-altitude species.

This is an intimate, physically demanding but deeply rewarding expedition into one of the most majestic ecosystems on Earth.

Itinerary

Day ONE

Arrival in New Dehli.

Day TWO

Flight to Chandigarh, early morning pick-up and drive to Rampur in Himachal Pradesh (Approx. 250 km / 7–8 hrs).

Day THREE

Drive from Rampur to Tabo (Approx. 250 km / 6–7 hrs). This is a long but scenic route through the Trans-Himalayan landscape.

Day FOUR

Drive from Tabo to Kibber, with a stop at the historic Ki Monastery. Continue up the road to Kibber Village. Arrival and rest for altitude acclimatisation.

Day FIVE TO TEN

We track the Himalayan Snow Leopard with our local expert team. These days will involve early starts, long hours in the field, and flexible movements based on sightings and weather. Wildlife highlights may include Snow Leopard, Golden Eagles and Himalayan Vulture, Himalayan Red Fox, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Ibex.

Day ELEVEN

Drive from Kibber to Rampur.

Day TWELVE

Depart Rampur and drive back to Chandigarh (Approx. 250 km / 7–8 hrs). Drop-off at Chandigarh Airport for flight back to New Dehli.

Day THIRTEEN

International departure from New Dehli.

PRICE

We usually add this tour to the beginning or end of the Ranthambore Tiger Safari. Please contact us for more information and to talk through options.

What is included in the tour cost:

• All internal flights and vehicle transfers
• All inclusive accommodation and meals
• Expert wildlife guides, trackers, and spotters
• Field team & support staff including porters
• All community and park permits

Not included in the tour cost:

• International flights to New Dehli
• India visa
• Personal travel and health insurance
• Cold weather gear and clothing (we will discuss this on a call prior to departure)