The former Buddhist kingdom boasts some of the most spectacular sites that exemplify the beauty the jagged mountains hold. Ladakh has a well balanced traditional society that has much to offer to the ecological diversity of the Himalayan range. This regional union territory of India constitutes a part of the larger Kashmir region.
The arid mountains extend from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the north to the main Great Himalayas to the south. Ladak is its pronunciation in several Tibetan dialects and means the "land of high passes". This majorly unexplored region of the Himalayan mountain range is considered as a heaven for every wilderness enthusiast who is on a lookout to satisfy their love for adventure and wildlife.
Why we love Ladakh?
Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf, Eurasian Lynx, Red Fox, Blue Sheep, Asiatic Ibex, Ladakhi Urial, Golden Eagles, Bearded Vultures and a host of other high-altitude wildlife. Ladakh’s lands form an alluring territory blessed with incredible flora and fauna.
Animals
Home to the elusive snow leopard, the himalayan region contains some unique wildlife jewels along its slopes. Apart from the rare animal, other exotic species like the Tibetan wolf, Lynx, Ibex, brown bears also trot along the high mountains and low valleys.
Birds
From regional birds to the migratory avians, the Ladakhi skies have seen many wonders. Some noteworthy birds are - the golden eagle, rosefinches, cranes, partridges and vultures.
Plants
Around 880 species of plants are found within the mountains of Ladakh. It contains a rich variety of medicinal and aromatic plants and other important trees are closely associated with the daily life of the locals.
Snow Leopards
Snow leopards can be recognised by their thick hair and long, fluffy tail. They spend the most of the year living alone in caves and dens. Fortunately for us, during the winter months when they emerge from their habitats in search of the warmth of the sun, this endangered feline can be seen at the Kibber National Park. It is one of the rarest large cat species seen anywhere in the world and is known locally as the Shan.
This huge cat species, sometimes referred to as the "ghost of the mountains," is an endangered species that is mostly found in the high mountain regions of Central and South Asia. To come across these spotted cats with white-grey coats would be extremely rare due to their remarkable natural camouflage, which virtually makes them invisible in their surroundings.
Highlights
Snow leopard tracking
Exploring local life
High altitude snow trekking
Rare wildlife scouting
- Expertly guided and tailor made journeys
- Build by and for wildlife enthusiasts
- Unravelling the untrodden wilderness