Remote Mountainscapes of Ladakh, India
NEW TRIPSnow Leopards
Cost: $10,700 to $15,700
Leader: Rigzin Chhosdol and Scott Davis
Group Size: 10
Days: 15
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Search for the elusive snow leopard in the incredible Trans-Himalayan mountains of Ladakh, India. Ladakh, a former Buddhist kingdom, is a beautiful mix of stunning landscapes, isolated Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and high mountain passes. It is also ideal habitat for the snow leopard. You’ll search for this ultimate mountain predator that is built to blend into treacherous terrain while hunting for ibex and blue sheep. You’ll also look for Tibetan wolf, Eurasian lynx, ibex, blue sheep, Tibetan argali, and dozens of rare bird species. Visit an incredible, medieval Tibetan Buddhist monastery to get a perspective on life in the high Himalayas, and experience luxury camping in a remote valley with very high snow leopard traffic. Join the region’s best trackers to search for these ghosts of the mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Search for the elusive snow leopard with the world’s best tracking teams.
- 7 nights in Hemis National Park, with the world’s highest concentration of snow leopards.
- Experience Himalayan culture and visit incredible Tibetan monasteries.
SUPPORTING LEADERS
- While you’re in camp, famed local snow leopard experts will always be at hand to add to your trip. Trackers, Dorjay Stanzin and Nawang Tsering are celebrated as the foremost experts on snow leopards and their ecosystems in Ladakh. Abdul Rashid is also a standout snow leopard expert and tracker. Collectively, the snow leopard team bring over seventy man-years of experience in tracking the elusive “grey ghost.”
SAFARI OPTIONS
- Continue and link your journey on our India trip from February 22 to March 11, 2026. Visit famous national parks, see magnificent tigers, and explore cultural highlights of India.
Updated: June 2024
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Our Trip Leaders
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Scott Davis
Scott DavisScott, co-owner and co-CEO of Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris, is an expert wildlife, nature, and travel photographer. Trained as a wildlife and marine biologist, he's explored all seven continents for research and photography. National Geographic, BBC, Animal Planet, NY Times, and other prestigious publications have featured his inspiring work. Scott's passion for teaching and talent for capturing the essence of his subjects make him a highly sought-after tour leader.
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Rigzin Chhosdol
Rigzin ChhosdolRigzin is from Gya, one of Ladakh's oldest settlements. She's an accomplished mountaineer and ABV Indian Institute of Mountaineering graduate, winning "Best Mountaineer" twice. Rigzin has worked on community-based conservation for years, protecting snow leopards, wolves, and other predators. As a field guide and camp coordinator, she leads snow leopard trips for six months annually, educating guests on Ladakhi culture and Trans-Himalayan wildlife. Rigzin's also active in the Youth Association of Gya and Miru, supporting education and environmental causes in her village.
Snow Leopards
In search of mountain landscapes, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and the elusive snow leopard.
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Cost & Payments
Costs (in US$)
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