SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL Feb 10-23, 2019

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1 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL Feb 10-23, 2019

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3 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: INTRODUCTION Snow Leopards are one of the rarest species that exist on our planet. They exist only in 12 countries in the world. Such is the majesty of this animal that a very few people have been lucky to see this spotted cat in the wild. They rule the cliffs of Trans-Himalayan landscape in Spiti and Ladakh, in India and are highly revered by the locals. Due to this, snow leopards in these mountains are highly protected from poachers. With a stable population of Snow Leopards, it is also one of the best places to see this rare cat. It is so rare to see a Snow Leopard that people here call it the The Grey Ghost. Winters in Spiti are the best time to spot rare Himalayan wildlife like Snow Leopard, Siberian Ibex, Blue Sheep, Tibetan Wolf, Red fox, Lammergeyer, Golden Eagle, Tibetan Snowcock, etc. As the temperatures plummet these animals descend down from altitude above 5000m to around 4000m in search of food and is the best time to spot them. Using local home stays, wildlife spotters and guides, the tour also gives you an insight into the hard lives of these mountain people along with breathtaking landscapes. Overall this tour will be an experience of a lifetime for those who brave the winter cold and visit Spiti.

4 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: FACT SHEET DATE OF TREK: FEB 10-23,2019 DURATION OF TREK: 14 DAYS REPORTING POINT: SHIMLA AIRPORT GRADE OF TREK: MODERATE ACCOMODATION DAY ACCOMODATION MEAL PLAN DAY 1 HOTEL KALPA ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 2-3 HOMESTAY MANEY ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 4-11 HOMESTAY KIBBER ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 12 HOTEL KALPA ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 13 HOTEL SHIMLA ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 14 HOTEL SHIMLA BREAKFAST ITINERARY CHART DAY START POINT END POINT DIST. TIME ASL DAY 1 DELHI/ SHIMLA KALPA DRIVE 250 KM 8HRS 2960M DAY 2 KALPA MANEY DRIVE 125 KM 4HRS 3600M DAY 3 MANEY MANEY M DAY 4 MANEY KIBBER DRIVE 120 5HRS 4400M KM DAY 5-11 KIBBER KIBBER M

5 DAY 12 KIBBER KALPA DAY 13 DAY 14 KALPA SHIMLA SHIMLA DRIVE 240 KM DRIVE 250 KM 12 HRS 8HRS 2960M 2100M TRIP ENDS! TOTAL COST: INR 95, % TAX

6 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY DAY ONE: DELHI - SHIMLA - KALPA (2960 M) Take the 7:30 am flight to Shimla from New Delhi. Transfer to your boarding vehicles and drive on the Indo Tibet Highway till Powari and climb up the service road to Reckong Peo and Kalpa. Situated opposite to the majestic Kinner Kailash range, the hamlet of Kalpa offers you breathtaking view of these snow-clad mountains. Every year during the month of July and August people from all over India come here to climb up to Kinner Kailash Shivling (5500m). DAY TWO: KALPA - MANEY (3600 M) We leave from Kalpa in morning and continue upstream of Sutlej river alternating between its left and right bank till Khab where Sutlej enters from Tibet and meets Spiti River. The road climbs up from the river bank to Nako and Mulling Nala. The road descends down to the banks of Spiti river and continues to meander till we reach the village of Maney. It is a great stopover for acclimatization. DAY THREE: MANEY (3600 M) This is also a great place for spotting Tibetan Wolves. After breakfast we head out of our Homestay in search of Tibetan wolves. We return back before dusk and rest for the night.

7 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY DAY FOUR: MANEY - KIBBER (4400 M) We drive to the hotspot of wildlife in Spiti Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Our home for the next one week is Kibber. It was once the highest village with a motorable road. For several years people have spotted Snow Leopards up close near the village of Kibber. It is also a hotspot for seeing Blue Sheep and Siberian Ibex. DAY FIVE - DAY ELEVEN: KIBBER (4400 M) We head out for our mission for spotting Snow Leopards. After breakfast we carry our packed lunches and head out in search of wildlife. Our routine for the next one week is to spend our days in search of wildlife with our excellent team of spotters and evenings engaging in cultural exchange with the families of Spiti.

8 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY DAY TWELVE: KIBBER - KALPA (2960 M) After experiencing the life in Spiti in winters for more than a week. We start our journey back towards our cities and towns with great memories and fantastic photographs of rare Himalayan wildlife. Overnight stay at Kalpa. Another opportunity to enjoy the views of the great Kinner Kailash - The winter abode of Lord Shiva. DAY THIRTEEN: KALPA - SHIMLA (2100M) The journey takes you back to the City of Shimla from where we check into our hotel for the night. Last minute shopping.

9 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: ITINERARY DAY FOURTEEN: SHIMLA AIRPORT (2100M) Early morning transfer to Airport for Shimla - Delhi flight. Trip Ends! TOTAL COST: INR 95, % TAX

10 SNOW LEOPARD TRAIL: COST BREAKDOWN COST INCLUDES ALL TRANSFERS AS PER THE ITINERARY (SHIMLA AIRPORT - SHIMLA AIRPORT) ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN HOTEL/HOMESTAY ALL MEALS AS DETAILED IN ITINERARY ALL ARRANGEMENTS WITH INDIA S MOST EXPERIENCED ADVENTURE TRIP OPERATOR PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE SAFE DRINKING WATER WILDLIFE TEAM GUIDE/SPOTTERS AND PORTERS (TO CARRY CAMERA EQUIPMENT) COST EXCLUDES ALL AIRFARE ANY TRANSFERS OUTSIDE OF ITINERARY BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES/INSURANCE/CAMERA FEE/ETC.) COST INCURRED DUE TO CHANGE IN ITINERARY DUE TO BAD WEATHER, ROAD BLOCKS, HEAVY SNOWFALL OR FACTORS BEYOND CONTROL TRAVEL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE TIPS AND GRATUITIES (WE RECOMMEND 5-10% OF YOUR TRIP COST TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE TEAM) PERSONAL CHOICE PLEASE NOTE FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST SINGLE SUPPLEMENT RS 26, % TAX, FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR TENT WITH RS 14, % TAX

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