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Snow leopard safari
USD 4300
NOV-MAR
7 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 4300 per person
This trip includes really good quality properties, perhaps without the intense polish of the very top lodges, but also without the premium price tag.
Trip Summary
Start location : Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport
Delhi
01 : The Oberoi Gurgaon
Ladakh
04 : LungMar Camp
05 : LungMar Camp
06 : LungMar Camp
07 : LungMar Camp
End location : Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport
Delhi
Set in the northwest of India, Delhi is a vast and sprawling city, a ragtag collage of thousands of years of successive empires and a major powerhouse of the modern economy. Although there is plenty of local colour, most international visitors treat the place as little more than a transit stop on the way to more exotic and less hectic locations. A major base for luxury trains.
Day 1
Arrival : Delhi DEL
lodge
The Oberoi Gurgaon
The Oberoi Gurgaon is located around 5km from the international airport in Delhi.
Guest accommodation is in 220 rooms of various specifications.
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The vast city of Delhi is located in the northwest of India.
The stately New Delhi was created by the British during the period 1910-1930 ...
... but the city is dotted with landmarks that tell of 3000 years of history.
Old Delhi is a vast, crazy, ramashackle concentration of humanity.
Most travellers pass through Delhi quite quickly ...
... but if you want to explore in more depth, then you might deploy two, three or even more nights here.
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Ladakh
Set high in the Himalayas in the far northeast of India, Ladakh is a hidden mountain kingdom. Known colloquially as Little Tibet, this remarkable region is packed with dramatic scenery, picturesque Buddhist monasteries and wonderfully welcoming people. It’s also the place to go in search of elusive snow leopards.
Day 2 , 3
Fly : Delhi DEL to Leh IXL
lodge
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
The Ladakh province is know colloquially as "Little Tibet" ...
... and is filled with active Buddhist monasteries.
...don't sneeze
Amongst serious travellers, it is considered to be the cooler, more out-of-the-way version of Nepal.
The province is centred on the modest capital of Leh ...
... but the real pleasure comes in exploring the remote valleys.
The Shakti experience is all about authentic cultural interaction ...
The main activity is exploring the various small villages and monasteries, often on foot ...
... exploring the remote villages and monasteries ...
... meeting and spending time with the lovely local people ...
... understanding what makes them tick ...
... whilst enjoying the finest local hospitality.
The main valley is centred on the headwaters of the mighty Indus River ...
... which offers some superbly scenic white-water rafting.
Hikes up into the surrounding mountains ...
... whilst two-humped camels provide an alternative way to get around.
The best time to visit is during the Oct-Mar summer season, which unfortunately does not coincide well with the seasonality in India.
Day 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
lodge
LungMar Camp
Lungmar Camp is located in the Ladakh region of India.
The camp is centred on a modest mess building ...
Guest accommodation is in five Predator Suites, contained within a single substantial building ...
... one Shan Suite, with a separate lounge that can be converted into a second bedroom ...
... and six Kurkhang Tents ...
... with shared bathroom facilities.
The primary activity involves heading up to the higher valleys in search of snow leopards.
Specialist guides head out early, ahead of the guests, to scan the slopes.
Sightings are often at great distance, but closer encounters are possible.
It is also possible to head back down to the lower valleys ...
... notably to visit the area's famous monasteries ...
... with Hemis Monastery being just half an hour from camp.
The best time to visit is during the Nov-Mar, when the snow leopards are in range.
Day 8
Departure : Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport
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