Snow Leapard Expedition At Spiti

Day 1: Nashik to Chandighar

Meet at Nashik HO then will go to Manmad Railway Station & Train Journey to Chandighar.

Day 2: Chandigarh to Kufri

arrive at Chandigarh the City beautiful. Arrive at the Chandigarh Railway Station by affternoon. The minibus will leave from Chandigarh Railway Station. we begin our journey into the Himalayas. Chandigarh to Shimla is approximately a 4 – 5-hour drive. After arrival at Shimla, check in to the Hotel. Later in the evening, you are free to explore Kufri. Night rest is a must to acclimatize to the high altitude terrain that you will be venturing into over the next few days. So no staying up late tonight.

Day 3: Shimla to Kalpa

Shimla to Kalpa is a very scenic journey. You will pass by Narkhanda today, which will be your stop for a tea break. After Narkhanda we head straight to the Apple town of Kinnaur; Kalpa. Tonight your stay will be arranged in a local homestay. Enjoy the exquisite views that Kalpa has to offer. Views of the Kinner Kailash Range. If you are able to spot the Shivling on top of the mountain you are considered to be lucky and blessed.

Day 4: Kalpa to Tabo

As we exit Kalpa we start entering the region of upper Kinnaur. Barren landscapes begin to appear. That is when you know that you are in the land of the lama. We take a break at Nako Village. From Village, Tabo village is about 2 hours drive. Night stay will be at the Homestay in Tabo. Enjoy the night sky, after a sumptuous meal in the cold winter night from your homestay, away from all the chaos that you have left behind in the city. *feel blessed*

Day 5: Tabo to Kibber

Today is a day of blessings for you before you begin tracking the snow leopards, you will be visiting two monasteries. In the morning visit Tabo monastery, which is the 2nd oldest monastery in the Buddhist culture and the oldest monastery in Spiti Valley.
After breakfast at Tabo, we head to Kee Monastery.
On the way, we stop at Kaza market. In case you would like to purchase any supplies you may do so from the market here, as Kibber does not have a market, and also make phone calls from Kaza as you will not get any cell network for the next few days. After sorting everything out, we leave for Kee monastery. Kee monastery is the largest monastery in Spiti Valley. It houses over 100 lamas. Learn about the Buddhist culture from a lama today. Then, we head to our basecamp for the Snow leopard expedition i.e. Kibber Village. Check-in to the homestay which will be your base for the next three nights.

Kibber (Tracking the ghost of the Himalayas; the snow leopard. There are various sighting points from where you will be scanning for the snow leopard. Other wildlife which you will get to observe is the Himalayan Ibex, Blue Sheep, Red Fox, Wooly Hare, Tibetan Wolf, Golden Eagle, Himalayan Griffon Vulture and various types of Birds.) You will get the opportunity to scan for snow leopards with the best team in Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary with an experience of over 20 years. So you have a very high chance of spotting one.

Day 6: Kibber

In the morning we give you a brief understanding of the wildlife of the region and then you will be taken out on field to scan the snow leopards.
 

Day 7: Kibber

In the morning we give you a brief understanding of the wildlife of the region and then you will be taken out on field to scan the snow leopards.
 

Day 8: Kibber

In the morning we give you a brief understanding of the wildlife of the region and then you will be taken out on field to scan the snow leopards.
 

Day 9: Kibber – Losar – Kaza

After spending 3 days out in field tracking snow leopards and other Trans-Himalayan Wildlife. You get back on the road. Today you visit the last village of Spiti Valley (Losar). The road ahead of Losar leads to Lahaul Valley and Manali. After a day out exploring the landscapes of upper Spiti, you head into your homestay at Kaza.

Day 10: Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Kaza

Langza is a beautiful high altitude village which houses a Giant Buddha Statue.
Hikkim: World’s highest Post Office. Send a letter to your loved one or to your self from this Post Office.
Komic: Is the world’s highest village accessible by road, also houses a Monastery of the Sakya sect.

Day 11: Kaza – Pin Valley (MUD village) – Tabo

Pin Valley is a valley located within Spiti Valley along the Pin River. The Valley is cut off from rest of Spiti when it receives excessive snowfall. Mud Village is the last Village in the Valley. Mud village is the starting point of two famous treks:
1. Pin – Parvati Trek
2. Babha Pass Trek

After spending a day in Pin Valley we leave for Tabo.
Night at the Homestay in Tabo.

Day 12: Tabo to Rampur Bushahr

Today you begin your journey back to the city. Rampur Bushahr was the former princely state of Himachal Pradesh. Tonight your stay will be arranged in a Hotel.

Day 13: Rampur Bushahr to Chandigarh Railway Station Drop off.

After breakfast, we drop you back to the Union Territory with good memories from the wild side of Spiti Valley.

Day 14: Chandighar to Nashik

Train journey back to the Nashik city.