Winter Himalayan Wild Life Expedition
Best Time November to April
Himalayan Brown Bear & Snow Leopard Tracking, Wildlife Photography, Aryan Valley Culture & Suru Valley Landscapes
The Drass, Mushkoh and Suru regions of Western Ladakh are considered among the best habitats for the endangered Himalayan Brown Bear & Snow Leopard. Also visit Kargil & Leh
Day 1 - Arrive Leh → Drass, (220 km, 5–6 Hours,3,280 m)
Scenic drive via Lamayuru Monastery & The Moon land, Foto La/Namikala /Mulbek , Arrival in Drass, the "Gateway to Ladakh"Evening acclimatization walk.
Introduction to Himalayan Brown Bear ecology,Overnight at Hotel,
Day 2 – Brown Bear Safari in Mushkoh Valley(Altitude: 3,300–3,700 m)
Distance: Local Excursion,Early Morning Safari, Depart before sunrise for the Mushkoh Valley, one of the most productive brown bear areas in India. The valley is renowned for regular sightings of Himalayan Brown Bears, especially during spring and autumn when bears descend to forage.
Possible Wildlife
- Himalayan Brown Bear
- Snow Leopard
- Red Fox
- Himalayan Wolf
- Golden Eagle
- Long-tailed Marmot
- Himalayan Snowcock
Afternoon
- Photography session
- Wildlife interpretation
- Sunset bear tracking
Overnight: Drass (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3 – Full Day Brown Bear Tracking in Drass & Mushkoh,(,300–4,000 m)
A dedicated wildlife day exploring:
Mushkoh Valley and Holiyal area,Drass river meadows.Alpine slopes and feeding grounds,
Activities
- Tracking with local wildlife experts
- Identification of bear signs
- Wildlife photography
- Landscape photography
The Drass region supports one of the highest concentrations of Himalayan Brown Bears in the Indian Himalaya.
Overnight: Drass (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4 – Drass - Aryan Valley-Kargil (Garkon & Darchiks) (100 km,4-5Hrs, 2,800–4,000 m)
Highlights
- Drive through Kargil, Hambuting la ,Batalik sector,
- Visit Garkon Village Darchiks Villages Meet the Brokpa (Aryan) community
- Traditional cultural interactions
- Village walk
- Cultural photography
- Local folklore and traditions during Lunch, Evening drive Back to Kargil,
Overnight at Hotel(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5- Kargil - Suru Valley -Kargil150 Kms,5Hrs, 3100Mts)
Highlights
- Enter the lush Suru Valley
- Visit Karchay Khar near Sankoo village, Glimps of Nun & Kun Twin Peaks
- Photography around agricultural fields and riverine habitats
Evening drive back to Kargil Overnight at Hotel Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6 - Kargil – Leh, 220 km, Driving Time: 5–6Hours
After breakfast drive to Leh , Arrive Leh visit Shanti Stupa and Local Market,
Overnight at Hotel
Day 7 - Departure,
Transfer to Leh Airport to board the flight to Delhi / Mumbai,
End of the Tour
Hotels Featured: - 4 STAR
City Hotel Room Category Meal Plan Nights
Drass De Meadows or Similar Premium Rooms Breakfast & Dinner 3 Nights
Kargil The Kargil or similar Premium Rooms Breakfast & Dinner 2 Nights
Leh Padma or Similar Premium Rooms Breakfast & Dinner 1 Night
Inclusions
- 06 Nights' accommodation Double/Twin Sharing on above mentioned hotels.
- Meal Plan Room with Breakfast and Dinner,
- All ground transportation by Private Non AC Innova Crysta Car for arrival/departure transfers, all visits etc as per program.
- Assistance at Airport.
- All Entrances Fees as per program
- All Current applicable taxes.
Not Included
- Meals stated as above(Lunch)
- Expenses of personal nature like hard alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, laundry e
- Travel Insurance / India Visa.
- International/Internal flight tickets.
- Tips at hotels / guides / drivers.
- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusion
