Snow Leopard Expedition

DAY 01: Rampur to Kaza

We will pick you up from Rampur early morning and head towards Kaza
Reach kaza by evening and check into the Hotel
Overnight stay in Homestay

DAY 02: Kaza to Kibber

Start early in the morning and after freshening up, head to Kibber
At an elevation of more than 4200 metres, Kibber is a small yet charming village
It is surrounded by lush fields, and the houses here are built in the traditional Tibetan style of architecture
The village lies in Spiti Valley, which is home to snow leopards
Besides these cats, a large number of other mammals and reptiles are also found in Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
On reaching Kibber, transfer to the Homestay and enjoy a good night’s sleep

DAY 03: Snow Leopard Sighting Excursion

This is the day when the on-foot adventure of the snow leopard trail in Kibber begins
Freshen up early in the morning, take your packed lunch, and proceed to get a sight of the rare cat
This section will prove why this hike is counted among the most popular hikes in Spiti Valley
With a population of only a few thousand, the snow leopards are found only in the central Asian region
As you wander in the area, you might spot the wild cat strolling in the park, looking for a hunt
In case you do not, you will have plenty of opportunities in future
Later, return to the Homestay and spend the night

DAY 04: Snow Leopard Sighting Excursion

Again, start early in the morning, take your packed lunches and head out to spot a snow leopard
Walk from hill to hill, looking for paw prints that could hint about the location of a snow leopard
In case you spot one, do not waste time and immediately click a few pictures
Also, these animals are a little shy and can disappear in the blink of an eye, so it is better to enjoy every second of the sight
Even if no traces of a snow leopard are found, it is highly probable that you will come face to face with an Asiatic ibex or Tibetan wolf
You might also spot a blue sheep standing on steep slopes
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to a large number of birds
About 72 species of birds, belonging to 28 families have been recorded here
This list includes White-tailed Ruby throat, Brown Accentor, Horn Lark, Alpine Chough, Himalayan Snow cock, Himalayan Pigeon, Golden Eagle, Tibetan snow finches and red-fronted rose finches etc
After spotting the fascinating wildlife of the park, return to the Homestay

DAY 05: Snow Leopard Sighting Excursion

Repeat day 04 Activity

DAY 06: Snow Leopard Sighting Excursion

On this last day of snow leopard adventure, begin before the sun comes out, pick your packed lunch and head out for the wildlife spotting tour
Since they have evolved to easily hide in the mountainous region, it can be hard to spot one
Look carefully, as one might be hiding behind a boulder
This is your final day in Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary; therefore, you should click as many pictures as possible
After the photo session, retreat to Kibber and enjoy a good night’s sleep

DAY 07: Kibber to Rampur

Freshen up in the morning and drive back to Rampur
The 228-km journey takes about a full day, and you arrive in the town in the evening
Overnight stay in Rampur

DAY 08: Rampur to Shimla/Chandigarh