Search for Snow Leopards with Valerie Parkinson Tour with 22 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

14 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Highlights

Chance to see the rare, elusive snow leopard

Wonderful winter walking in mountainous Ladakh, when it is cut off from the rest of the world

Visit ancient monasteries and most departures attend a colourful monastic festival with masked dancers

Enjoy a homestay night and traditional meal with a friendly Ladakhi family

Look for lynx, blue sheep, wolves, bearded vultures, red foxes, Himalayan griffin vultures and golden eagles

Itinerary

Imagine searching for one of the world’s most elusive big cats amid the snowy wilds of Ladakh. The "Search for Snow Leopards with Valerie Parkinson" tour offers a 14-day wildlife quest for those drawn to rare and remote encounters. Starting and ending in New Delhi, with time spent in Rumbak and Leh, this moderate-activity trip is led by Valerie Parkinson, a Himalayan trekking specialist with a lifetime of mountaineering and cultural expertise. As you scan rugged valleys for snow leopards and other high-altitude fauna, you’ll also visit isolated Buddhist communities and experience unique local festivals (itinerary varies by departure). All accommodation, meals, and transport are included, ensuring comfort in challenging terrain. The unique selling point? Exclusive expert leadership and the chance to witness rare wildlife in the spiritual heart of the Himalaya—a true pilgrimage for nature lovers.

day 1Adventure begins in Delhi

Our adventure begins in Delhi, a colourful and chaotic city full of architectural masterpieces. You are free today to explore this buzzing city or rest after your flight.
Around 6pm, say namaste to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Want more time in Delhi? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Fly across the Himalaya to Leh

day 3Visit the Shey and Tikse monasteries

day 4Drive to Jinchen; trek to Rumbak Sumdo

day 5 - 9Five days of wildlife spotting in Hemis National Park

day 10Return to Leh

day 11Full day at a monastic festival

day 12Fly to Delhi

day 13Free day in Delhi for individual sightseeing

day 14Adventure ends in Delhi

Search for Snow Leopards with Valerie Parkinson

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What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 7 Classic nights (hotels), 6 Simple nights (5 full-service camping, 1 homestay)

Meals

All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (on foot, by jeep and two internal flights) and listed activities (masked dance festival visited on most departures)Arrival and departure transfers

Guide

Expert tour leader and specialist wildlife guide to enhance your adventure

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Kitbag to keep

What's Excluded

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