Himalayan Snow Leopard Trek
Mountain & Alpine
Mammals
Expert
India — Ladakh, Hemis
January to March
Overview
Winter expedition to track the ghost of the mountains in frozen Himalayan valleys.
Equipment
- Spotting scope
- Extreme cold gear (-30°C rated)
- Altitude medicine
- Satellite phone
Safety Notes
- Altitude sickness is serious above 4,000m
- Temperatures drop to -30°C at night
Identification Tips
1
Blue sheep herds attract snow leopards — scan cliff faces above them
2
Fresh pugmarks in snow show rounded prints without claw marks
3
Ibex carcasses indicate recent kills
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Leopard | uncommon | Cliff faces above blue sheep herds |
| Blue Sheep (Bharal) | common | Rocky slopes in herds |
| Himalayan Wolf | rare | Dawn, following sheep herds |
| Golden Eagle | uncommon | Soaring above ridges |