How much do you know about Ladakh?
A heavenly travel destination famous for the crystal clear lakes, spellbinding views of snow-capped mountains, Buddhist monasteries, rugged valleys and an enthralling adventurous place, Ladakh is all set to please you in every way. There’s another reason that makes the Ladakh trip worthy of it that is the sighting of rare wildlife “The Snow Leopard. Living at a height of 18000 ft the snow leopard or known as the Asian cat is the rarest species in the family of big cats found in Hemis National Park. Their thick furry body is the perfect camouflage for the rocky terrain, allowing them to stalk their prey. If you are a wildlife enthusiast and looking for a perfect captured image as a memory, head straight towards Hemis National Park. Being the largest national park in India along with an exotic variety of fauna this national park is known for sheltering a large population of snow leopards. Here’s the guide that will tell you everything you need to know about the sighting of the rare wildlife species “Snow Leopard“.
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How to reach Hemis National Park:
The easiest way to reach the national park is from Leh. Fly to Leh, and upon reaching take time to acclimate (adjust yourself to the new weather condition). As Leh is situated at a very high altitude your body does need a day or two to adapt to the new environment. Then head straight towards Hemis National Park which is at a 1 hours distance. Once you have reached the park from there head for Rumbak, a tiny village located inside the national park, it’s a moderate trek and the route will take you to the place where you have got a chance to sight India’s most elusive wildlife.
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Best time for leopards sighting:
Snow leopards are best sighted in winters. December to February is the best season to capture the furry big cat on your camera. Spare at least 7 to 8 days to make your Ladakh trip once a lifetime experience. Being on the highest altitude Hemis national park is the toughest national park to explore. Here’s an important task that you need to do, pre-plan everything. Whenever you are planning a wildlife tour it’s always good to have a well-planned itinerary that makes the tour much easier.
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Stay Options:
You can opt for staying at Rumbak village, where you have basic room facilities and amenities. Some of the tent options are also available however the challenging thing that you have to face is the climate of the place. As already said snow leopard is an elusive species to spot, you have to show patience if you are looking for the best picture collection.
Be it any wildlife tour the important thing is patience that makes the tour successful. Animals have their routine and the secret behind capturing the beautiful moments of wildlife is the patience that you need to show. While staying at Rumbak valley for a week don’t miss to capture other species as well that can certainly be counted in your memories. Not just snow leopards, this place also has rare species of birds to sight. India is a country rich in biodiversity and full of experiences. Ladakh is such an unexplored travel destination that will make you return with a hand full of fantastic images as a souvenir.
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Written by Riccha Arora –
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