Arrive at New Delhi International airport. After completing the immigration and customs, proceed towards the arrival hall. Meeting and assistance upon arrival with a traditional welcome of garlanding and transfer to the hotel (the room held from the previous night).

Overnight in Delhi

This morning, departure transfer to Delhi airport to board a flight to Leh, over the Himalayas – this 90 minutes flight is one of the most sensational flying experience in the World, taking you right over the top of the Greater Himalaya before dropping down in a series of steep turns, to land at the small military airport at Leh. The journey offers spectacular views across the Himalayas, notably the 7000-meter massifs of Nun and Kun.

Leh, known as Little Tibet, lays nestled beneath an imposing old fort and palace. The Buddhist monasteries and stupas perch on top of cliffs and ridges overlooks the Ladakhi Capital.

Meeting on arrival at Leh airport and transfer to the hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure to get acclimatized to the arid high altitude of Leh (3505 m). It is essential to take it easy and allow for gentle acclimatization. For those who want to stretch their legs, the colourful bazaars and roadside stalls make for a relaxed afternoon's exploration.

Overnight in Leh

This morning after leisurely breakfast, we proceed for our visit, which will also help us to acclimatize further. The day is dedicated to the tour of Leh – exploring on foot.

The walk starts with the climbing of the steep stairs or take the gentler 4x4 track to the Shanti Stupa, which provides an opportunity to survey the city in its entirety. The Indus river, the Zanskar peaks, provides a suitably dramatic backdrop.

We will then head down to the calming, the atmospheric 16th-century monastery Sankar Gompa, belonging to the Buddhist Gelukpa sect offers a peaceful place to relax. In continuation, we walk uphill to the Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, founded in 1430 by the King Tashi Namgyal.

We wind up the tour by dropping down an uneven spiral trail down the imposing and opulent Leh Palace and on to the old town as the path passes through narrow lanes back to our hotel.

Overnight in Leh

This morning after breakfast, we set out to see some of the monasteries and palaces in the Indus Valley.

Our first stop is at the imposing Stok Palace, which was built in the mid 19th century after the King was dethroned by the Dogra forces and forced to vacate the Leh Palace. We will visit the Palace Museum.

After this, we proceed to Shey Palace - the summer palace of the erstwhile Raja of Leh. Set upon a hill, and housing the largest golden topped victory stupa, the monastery has a two-storey statue of the sitting Buddha wrought with copper and gold of breathtaking grandeur. Many chortens can be seen in front of the building.

Thiksey Gompa Monastery, which is our next stop, looks similar to Lhasa’s Potala Palace. The Gompa is known for imposing structures and offers awe-inspiring views of the green Indus Valley, if looked atop a hill from the vantage point. The monastery has several chambers which are full of sacred thankhas, stupas and statues. The library here is among Ladakh’s biggest ones and around 60 lamas live here.

The day ends with our visit to the Hemis Gompa, built in the 17th century by King Singge Namgyal and ever since has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family. There are few gold statues and few stupas which are adorned with precious stones. The gompa also has an incredible collection of sacred thankhas which also include one thankha which is considered to be the largest to exist and is shown once in every 12 years.

Overnight in Leh

This morning we start early and drive about 45 minutes to Zingchen (3310) across a metal bridge over the Indus River.

We commence the trek(the ponies have loaded up and all equipment packed), on a trail which is along the stream, for around two hours.

Enroute, we spot the Golden Eagle nest high above on a steep boulder near the Lhota. We arrive at Rumbak Village (3800 m), and the stay will be either in a homestay or in the tents

Overnight in Rumbak

The days are dedicated to search the Snow Leopard, one of the most elusive animals on the planet. There will not be a fixed itinerary, and the emphasis will be on flexibility to maximize the possibilities of seeing Snow Leopards. Please note that sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Overnight in Rumbak

This day again, we are waiting for a glimpse of the Snow Leopard – one of the big cats on the planet. A fixed itinerary will not be there the main focus will be subjected to the flexibility so that the chances of spotting Snow Leopards can be maximized. Please note that sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Overnight in Rumbak

This day, again we are in search of the Snow Leopard

Overnight in Rumbak

The day is fully dedicated to search the Snow Leopard in Rumbak Village

Overnight in Rumbak

The day is fully dedicated in search of the planet’s most elusive Snow Leopard in and around the village.

Overnight in Rumbak

This morning, we start early to trek back to the road head near Zingchen village, which is estimated to take about 3 hrs.

At this point, we bid farewell to our Trek crew and then from here we drive to Leh (about 45 minutes).

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Leh

This morning you will be transferred to Leh airport to board the flight over the Himalayas – a real farewell to the memorable trip of Snow Leopard.

On arrival at Delhi airport, meeting on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel (room available from 1400 hrs).

This day is to relax or have the option to explore Delhi – the capital of India.

Overnight in Delhi

Today you will be transferred to the airport in Delhi to board the international flight back home.

Please bring your own: Personal sleeping bag, trekking shoe waterproof, inner thermal wear, rain & windproof jacket & trouser, towels, sunscreen lotion, hat, gloves, toiletries, spare socks, warm jacket & sunglasses, enough batteries etc. -Binocular -Spotting (SCOPEV) -Tripod (for photographers)

Note: This is a challenging Expedition; therefore, physical & mental fitness and resistance is required. The weather will be very cold (-20° to -35° Celsius below Zero).