Snow Leopard Spiti Expedition – 2027 7-16th March 2027
Snow Leopard Spiti Expedition – 2027Spiti Valley
10 Days
Photography
7 People
English
overview
The Snow Leopard, locally known as Shan, is one of the rarest large cat species found anywhere in the world. It is so difficult to see largely because of the tough and rugged terrain it is found in. It is a large cat species primarily found in the high mountain ranges of Central and South Asia and it is an endangered species as listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Hemis National Park and Ule region in Ladakh are 2 of the finest places to see this elusive animal.
The timing of this trip is crucial because in the bitter cold months of January, February and March Blue Sheep, the primary prey of Snow Leopard, descend down to the lower valleys and the Snow Leopard too follows it prey down. The lower valleys have human inhabitants as well and livestock is also easy prey for Snow Leopard at this time. Apart from this rare animal Ladakh is also home to other lesser known species like the Red Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Eurasian Lynx, Argali (Great Tibetan Sheep), Bharal (Blue Sheep), Shapu (Ladakhi Urial), the Ibex and several others that with a bit of luck could be seen on this trip.
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accommodation amidst action
Accommodation at Luxurious Hotel in Zirakpur. Overnight at Chandigarh Note: The accommodation in Chandigarh can be booked at an extra charge.
itinerary
7-16th March 2027
Day 1 Depart to RampurBREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Start from Chandigarh in the morning, departure for Rampur (250 Kms - 7 Hrs). Rampur is a night halt station, accommodation at Luxurious Resort/Hotel. Dinner at the Resort. Overnight at Rampur. Departure from Chandigarh will be at 7.00 AM. We highly recommend that guest come in one day prior and stay in the same hotel as suggested by Just Nature Expeditions. If guests choose not to stay at this hotel, they must arrive at the departure point on time. In the case of late arrival that exceeds 30 mins, guest will be considered as no-show and the tour will continue as scheduled. Overnight stay at Rampur.
Note: The accommodation in Chandigarh can be booked at an extra charge. Please note we recommend all guests come in on 15th Feb so that they can assemble on time at 7 AM. Recommended hotel will be Park Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur.
Day 2 Rampur to KazaBREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Rampur to Kaza (300 Kms - 12 Hrs); Early morning departure for Kaza at 6.30 AM. You will only get 3 stops on this journey as it’s a really long and scenic journey you might feel tempted to stop at various corners to click photos but reaching on time will be a priority. Arrive at Kaza. Checkin to Comfortable homestay rooms with Heaters. Dinner and Overnight at Kaza.
Day 3 Kaza to KibberBREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Have a relaxed morning in Kaza, After a breakfast, walk through the market, and then depart for Kibber. On the way to Kibber, you will see the Ki- Monastery. we will go further up the road to reach our destination KIBBER Village. In Kibber you will be assigned to your rooms, and given a brief orientation of the team who would be with you, on field and in the hotel. The Red Fox will be your home for the next few days. On this day you would be requested to take complete rest as the coming days would involve extreme trekking in snow and at a high altitude. Overnight stay at Kibber.
Day 4-8 Tracking for the Himalayan GhostBREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Start your day early morning, after breakfast you leave hotel, to explore nearby regions. The entire region surrounding the village is snow leopard territory. In this region you have high chances of observing and spotting other wildlife such as Bharals, Ibex, Red Fox, Golden Eagle, Himalayan Griffons, a lot of different bird species. On all of your trekking days your warm lunch will be brought on field.
Day 9 Kibber to RampurBREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Kibber to Rampur. Start Early Morning from Kibber and reach Rampur by night 5.00 PM. Stay in a Hotel/Resort at Rampur. Dinner & Overnight at Resort at Rampur
Day 10 Rampur to ChandigarhBREAKFAST
Depart for Chandigarh Reach Chandigarh by evening. Drop to your Hotel/station/airport at Chandigarh. You will be reaching Chandigarh by 4.00 PM. Expedition Concludes. Please ensure your onward connection from Chandigarh is booked after 5.00 PM.
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Please note: Hotel at Chandigarh (Park Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur) can be booked on request on Day of arrival. Please ask for best available rates at the time of booking. Time of departure from Chandigarh will be at 7 AM on 1st Mar 2026 at Park Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur. Each guest will be responsible for arriving at the departure point 30 minutes before time. In case someone is late, the group will wait till 7:30 AM post which the tour will begin.
Disclaimer
Porters will be available to assist with handling camera gear and equipment; however, neither the porters nor Just Nature Expeditions will be liable for any loss or damage to the equipment. The owner remains solely responsible for the safety and care of their personal equipment at all times.
Travel Insurance is recommended.
All participants will have to submit health fitness certificate. Participants having diseases/disorders related to heart, breathing or any other serious illness should avoid such expedition
Erwin D’roseExpedition LeaderErwin’s dedication, passion and commitment to all things wild make him one of
the better naturalists in Satpura. His
knack for sightings especially for big cats
makes him an absolute asset to have
when on safari.Before joining us at Reni
Pani 8 years ago, Erwin has spent have
spent 5 Years in Kanha National Park
studying and understanding tiger
behavior. His passion for wildlife started
early in life as he grew up in Jabalpur which is the entry point to many famous
national parks like Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
Itinerary HighlightsExceptional Snow Leopard viewing and photography opportunities | Chance of seeing other rare high-altitude wildlife | Breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayas | Immersive experience in local homestays | An experience of a lifetime
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Snow Leopard Spiti Expedition – 2027?
To start with, this was the expedition by Just Nature Expeditions that was in my bucket list since long and when i finally signed up for this, i became a little sceptical because of extreme minus temperatures and high altitude sickness but my love for wildlife and adventure finally convinced me to go and now i can definitely say I am proud of my decision. Kibber - a small beautiful village at an altitude of 14000 feet in Spiti district with a sublime landscape was our home for a week as well as home to snow leopards (more often called as the grey ghost of the himalayas) The cherry on the cake was we could also track the other himalayan animals the ibex, blue sheep and red fox.
It was not an easy task to track and spot these enigmatic cats but our excitement to see and capture them was much more higher which helped our minds and bodies to gather that extra strength and stamina to do long snow hikes and survive this bone chilling cold . But over and above even the tough parts could be accomplished easily. All credits to Erwin, our team mentor who constantly kept motivating us and made us feel warm and comfortable. Definitely once in a lifetime experience! Memories I shall be treasured forever!
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