Question 1

How should I prepare for Snow Leopard Trekking tour?

Accepted Answer

To adapt better to the lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes during the trek, it is imperative to strengthen your cardiovascular endurance and stamina. Star by jogging about 5-6 km every day. If you can jog 5 km easily within 25 minutes, you’re fit for the trek. Besides that, do a minimum of 3 sets of squats with 10-15 reps regularly for knee strength. Yoga asanas and calf stretches also help in keeping muscle cramps at bay during the trek.

Question 2

What is the difficulty level of Snow Leopard Trek?

Accepted Answer

The Snow Leopard trek ranges from easy to moderate level of difficulty. The days involving actual spotting of snow leopards push you to quite high altitudes, which means the air gets significantly thinner. These are the days which will be physically quite demanding, though if you’re fit enough for the trek, it shouldn’t be a problem.

Question 3

What will be the weather conditions in Snow Leopard treks?

Accepted Answer

Hemis National Park and the surrounding hills and mountains are covered in snow all-around the year. Hence, the temperature here ranges between 20 -degree Celcius to -20 degree CelsiusThe season-wise weather and climate details are as follows. Summer: During the summer season, the weather in the Snow Leopard Trek is mild and cold and the average temperature ranges from 20-degree Celcius to 15-degree Celsius. Winter: The coldest time of the year in Leh and Hemis National Park is during the winter season as the weather becomes cold and frosty. The temperature can range between 5-degree Celcius to -15 degree Celsius. In the months of December and January, the temperature can drop to -20 degree Celcius in the Hemis National Park.

Question 4

What is the best time to go for Snow Leopard Trekking?

Accepted Answer

The best time to attempt the Snow Leopard trek is enjoyed best between the winter months of November to March, making it an ideal winter trek in Ladakh. Though January is the coldest month, the days are likely to be a little sunny, whereas evenings and nights get bone-chillingly cold, with temperatures dropping to about -10 to -25 degrees in the month of January and February!

Question 5

Is Diamox advisable at Snow Leopard Trek?

Accepted Answer

Diamox can be avoided if initial acclimatization is done sincerely. Since the altitude gain isn’t too intense after the first few days, a merger of acclimatization with regular water intake should do the trick! Although, should you feel an onset of Acute Mountain Sickness setting in, the symptoms of which include nausea and headache, report it immediately to your trek leader. Campsites are always well equipped with extensive medical kits and quality oxygen cylinders for emergency situations.

Question 6

Is Snow Leopard Trek is safe for female solo travellers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Snow Leopard trek is completely safe for female solo trekkers. The protection and safety of trekkers is out topmost priority. We have separate accommodations for our male and female trekkers, while our trek leaders are friendly and helpful, should anything bother you. Rest assured that our treks will always put the safety of trekkers above all, especially that of female solo trekkers.

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