Activities

Day 1:Arrive Chandigarh / Narkanda (175 Kms / 6 hrs)

Today, you will be heading towards Narkanda, which is 175km away from Chandigarh and takes approx. 6 hr to reach. A team of guides & drivers will be there with you, telling you all about the route and different things about your stay. Once you arrive at Narkanada, you can fill yourself with the beauty of Apple Orchards & Deodhar forests. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2:Narkanda / Kalpa (165 Kms / 5 hrs)

After breakfast, you will start our journey towards Kalpa, which is 165k away and will take approximately 5 hrs. En route, you will pass through Rampur, which is one of the small Indian towns. The road between Shimla & Kalpa will make you see rural India, which is full of enthusiasm & life. You will also see beautiful ranges of Kinner Kailash. Once you reach Kalpa you can relax. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3:Kalpa / Nako / Tabo (125 Kms / 07hrs)

After breakfast, you will start from Kalpa towards Tabo, which is 125km away and will take 7 hrs. En route will pass through a small village on the shores of Hangrang valley, which is also a lake. In Winter, since the temperature goes -15 and -20 lake freezes, thus serving as an ice rink for locals. Once we arrive at Tabo, we will visit an age-old monastery, i.e., 1000 years old & is famous for murals. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4:Tabo / Kaza / Kibber (70 Kms / 03hrs)

You will wake up with beautiful sunrise and golden lights falling on the peaks of the Himalayas. After morning rituals & breakfast, you will start your journey towards Kibber, which will be our campsite for the next 5-6 days for leopard viewing. It will take around 3 hrs and is 70km away from Tabo. Midway you will cross a village named Kaza, where a small break will be taken to fill necessary stock for the remainder of the journey. Kibber is 4170 meters above sea level. Once you reach, Kibber, get accustomed to the guest room and place which will be your home for the next 7 days. You will be introduced to the local family who will be hosting you. Roam around the village to see the surroundings. There will be a small brief given to you, prepare all the pieces of equipment for the photo shoot. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5:Kibber Valley (4170M - 07 full days)

You will wake up at a place surrounded by peaks of the Himalayas wherever you see, and those peaks are filled with snow, and on top of it, the sun is rising. This full view, with all peace and tranquillity around, mesmerises you and is filled with pleasure and happiness. You will have morning breakfast. The following 7 days will be kept for the search for snow leopard (Panthera Uncial), which is why you don't find any fixed itinerary. For our best chance to spot a snow leopard, we rely on the expertise and keen eyes of a team of local spotters, plus our naturalist Expedition Leader. These seasoned trackers scour the landscape early each morning to help us plan our route for the day and increase our luck of seeing these cats whose camouflage enables them to blend in seamlessly with their habitat. We also retain radio contact with trackers throughout the day so we know when snow leopards wander into our area, and private vehicles maximize our flexibility to move to where the snow leopards are. Typically, we spot them on high ridges around our lodge or within a short walk from the vehicles, but longer hikes are available for those who desire. In between excursions, the lodge offers an idyllic respite for warming up with hot chai. During your stay you will also get the opportunity to experience the nearby local villages. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6:Kibber Valley (4170M - 07 full days)

You will wake up at a place surrounded by peaks of the Himalayas wherever you see, and those peaks are filled with snow, and on top of it, the sun is rising. This full view, with all peace and tranquillity around, mesmerises you and is filled with pleasure and happiness. You will have morning breakfast. The following 7 days will be kept for the search for snow leopard (Panthera Uncial), which is why you don't find any fixed itinerary. For our best chance to spot a snow leopard, we rely on the expertise and keen eyes of a team of local spotters, plus our naturalist Expedition Leader. These seasoned trackers scour the landscape early each morning to help us plan our route for the day and increase our luck of seeing these cats whose camouflage enables them to blend in seamlessly with their habitat. We also retain radio contact with trackers throughout the day so we know when snow leopards wander into our area, and private vehicles maximize our flexibility to move to where the snow leopards are. Typically, we spot them on high ridges around our lodge or within a short walk from the vehicles, but longer hikes are available for those who desire. In between excursions, the lodge offers an idyllic respite for warming up with hot chai. During your stay you will also get the opportunity to experience the nearby local villages. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7:Kibber Valley (4170M - 07 full days)

You will wake up at a place surrounded by peaks of the Himalayas wherever you see, and those peaks are filled with snow, and on top of it, the sun is rising. This full view, with all peace and tranquillity around, mesmerises you and is filled with pleasure and happiness. You will have morning breakfast. The following 7 days will be kept for the search for snow leopard (Panthera Uncial), which is why you don't find any fixed itinerary. For our best chance to spot a snow leopard, we rely on the expertise and keen eyes of a team of local spotters, plus our naturalist Expedition Leader. These seasoned trackers scour the landscape early each morning to help us plan our route for the day and increase our luck of seeing these cats whose camouflage enables them to blend in seamlessly with their habitat. We also retain radio contact with trackers throughout the day so we know when snow leopards wander into our area, and private vehicles maximize our flexibility to move to where the snow leopards are. Typically, we spot them on high ridges around our lodge or within a short walk from the vehicles, but longer hikes are available for those who desire. In between excursions, the lodge offers an idyllic respite for warming up with hot chai. During your stay you will also get the opportunity to experience the nearby local villages. Dinner and overnight.

Day 8:Kibber Valley (4170M - 07 full days)

You will wake up at a place surrounded by peaks of the Himalayas wherever you see, and those peaks are filled with snow, and on top of it, the sun is rising. This full view, with all peace and tranquillity around, mesmerises you and is filled with pleasure and happiness. You will have morning breakfast. The following 7 days will be kept for the search for snow leopard (Panthera Uncial), which is why you don't find any fixed itinerary. For our best chance to spot a snow leopard, we rely on the expertise and keen eyes of a team of local spotters, plus our naturalist Expedition Leader. These seasoned trackers scour the landscape early each morning to help us plan our route for the day and increase our luck of seeing these cats whose camouflage enables them to blend in seamlessly with their habitat. We also retain radio contact with trackers throughout the day so we know when snow leopards wander into our area, and private vehicles maximize our flexibility to move to where the snow leopards are. Typically, we spot them on high ridges around our lodge or within a short walk from the vehicles, but longer hikes are available for those who desire. In between excursions, the lodge offers an idyllic respite for warming up with hot chai. During your stay you will also get the opportunity to experience the nearby local villages. Dinner and overnight.

Day 9:Kibber Valley (4170M - 07 full days)

You will wake up at a place surrounded by peaks of the Himalayas wherever you see, and those peaks are filled with snow, and on top of it, the sun is rising. This full view, with all peace and tranquillity around, mesmerises you and is filled with pleasure and happiness. You will have morning breakfast. The following 7 days will be kept for the search for snow leopard (Panthera Uncial), which is why you don't find any fixed itinerary. For our best chance to spot a snow leopard, we rely on the expertise and keen eyes of a team of local spotters, plus our naturalist Expedition Leader. These seasoned trackers scour the landscape early each morning to help us plan our route for the day and increase our luck of seeing these cats whose camouflage enables them to blend in seamlessly with their habitat. We also retain radio contact with trackers throughout the day so we know when snow leopards wander into our area, and private vehicles maximize our flexibility to move to where the snow leopards are. Typically, we spot them on high ridges around our lodge or within a short walk from the vehicles, but longer hikes are available for those who desire. In between excursions, the lodge offers an idyllic respite for warming up with hot chai. During your stay you will also get the opportunity to experience the nearby local villages. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10:Kibber / Kalpa (250 Kms / 07 hrs)

After having more breakfast and a nostalgic week spent searching for a snow leopard (also known as a white ghost), you start your journey back to Kalpa. You will take around 7 hrs to get around, and after arriving at Kalpa, you will relax for some time. Dinner and overnight.

Day 11:

Once your morning breakfast is over, you will say good bye to the mighty Himalayas and head towards Chandigarh from the same route you came.