Itinerary

• Day 1 - ARRIVE IN LEH (3500 MTS)

  Arrive in Leh in the morning and give time to get yourself acclimatized to the climate and high altitudes.

  Cover up and explore the magic land that glitters in the light of Himalayas.

• Day 2 - Leh

  Enjoy the spell binding mornings in Leh.

  A consequence of ecstatic wand waving, Leh Palace will make for a great venture.

  Race up to the top for a panoramic view of the beatific mountains.

  Another vantage point and a symbol of world peace, the Shanti Stupa is just a 15 minute climb away.

  Getting to the top will leave you breathless in all sense of the term.

  The guided tour will also take you to the fluttering prayer flags at Shankar Gompa.

  Exuding another-world calm, by mid day you might leave with a new perspective.

  The next half of the day could be spent sipping on the promised hot cocoa at a book café or shopping for Tibetan antiques in the main market.

  Meeting locals is the most enticing way to join in the enchantments.

• Day 3 - TO ZINGCHEN; TREK TO HUSING (3700 MTS).

  Wake up to a heavenly morning.

  Leave Leh and get a drive across the mighty Indus towards Zingchen.

  Follow the trail from Phe to the entrance of the stunning Rumbak Gorge.

  At an impressive altitude of 3050 mts the trail will take you into the narrow gorge.

  Some lucky charms might set your course towards the Snow Leopard and the rare Blue Sheep.

  Camp the night at base camp at Husing and just keep believing.

• Day 4 - HUSING

  Today is the real trekking is going to happen.

  While you may not know the lay of the land as well as the snow leopard, the expert wildlife guides sure do.

  In and around Husing, Tarbuns and Rumbak Valleys in Hemis National Park, they will maximize your chances of catching a glimpse of the Snow leopard as well as various other mammals and birds like the Tibetan Ibex, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Wolf, Red Fox, Ladakhi Urial and the Lynx.

  Make the most of the ice age and all its fascinating creatures during the day and camp the night in the hope of spotting the most elusive one.

• Day 5 - HUSING

  Combine the sheer power of belief with clever investigative strategies to unfold a wild brand of mystical understanding of the mountainous slopes.

  Some clues which might help: The extreme winter forces the Snow Leopard and other animals down from the high altitudes they normally inhabit, which is why the Hemis National Park is your best bet. While instincts yield great results normally, it’s best to remember the location you’re at before heading awry.

  Your base camp is on a major Snow Leopard corridor so don’t let the night fool your perception of reality into dreams.

• Day 6 - HUSING

  Strap on your fancy binoculars and head out for a day walk around the Rumbak Valley.

  Explore the area around Rumbak Sumdo and Yurutse (4,400m), well known for its sightings of Argali Sheep.

  Get into the mind of the predator. It’s a double hunt on the slopes today. Take a tip or two from those adept at survival techniques. Patient diligence is a great chance. Look for a sign, Sid the sloth might help.

• Day 7 - TREK HUSING TO ZINGCHEN; DRIVE TO LEH

  Trek back to Zingchen in a flurry of nature’s spells. Every magic has its secret. You just got very close to yours.

  Drive back to your hotel in Leh, this spell will last way beyond midnight.

• Day 8 - DEPART LEH

  Bid adieu to Leh with your own epic tale. You now know the bewitching stuff of legends.