Spiti: The Snow Leopard Expedition
Night nights. Endless mountains. One elusive legend.
Overview
High in the trans-Himalayan wilderness of Spiti Valley, where silence stretches for miles and survival is never easy, lives one of the most elusive predators on Earth.
The Snow Leopard.
Known as the Grey Ghost. Rarely seen. Never guaranteed.
EcoLenz brings you an 9 nights / 10 days high-altitude expedition, designed not as a comfortable getaway, but as a true wildlife pursuit.
This is a journey of patience, endurance, and perspective.
Because here, nothing is given. Everything is earned.
Upcoming Journeys
Spiti: The Grey Ghost Expedition
Original price was: ₹135,000.00.₹125,000.00Current price is: ₹125,000.00.
Itinerary
Day 2 - Rampur to Tabo:
Early morning check-out from the hotel and drive to Tabo. As it’s a really long and scenic journey, you might feel tempted to stop at various corners to click photos but, we would like to make sure you reach on time. (Approx. 250 km / 6 -7 hrs.)
Day 3- Tabo to Kibber:
In between, we will get to Kaza. It is the district HQ of Spiti. Kaza is where the market is located along with ATM, petrol pump, shops, tourist information center, bus-stop, cafes, bike rentals etc. Kaza is a bustling tourist town in summers. Most of Kaza is closed in winters. From Kaza we depart for Kibber; on the way to Kibber, you will visit the Ki-Monastery. After the monastery tour, we will go further up the road to reach our destination KIBBER Village. In Kibber, you will be assigned to your rooms, and given a brief orientation of the team who would be with you, on the field and in the hotel. SNOW LEOPARD LODGE Kibber will be your home for the next few days. On this day, you would be requested to take complete rest as the coming days would involve extreme trekking in the snow and at a high altitude.
Day 4 to Day 8
Snow Leopard Tracking Spend the next five days tracking snow leopards. Learn about snow leopard conservation efforts and the local ecosystem, and enjoy opportunities for wildlife spotting and photography.
Day 9 - Kibber to Rampur:
Take rest tonight as you have had an adventurous experience in the higher Himalayas. Spend the rest of the night relaxing at Rampur, enjoying delicious food and celebrating.
Day 10- Rampur to Chandigarh:
Early morning departure from Rampur for Chandigarh (Approx. 250 KM / 7 - 8 Drive) Drop at Chandigarh airport.
Cost
(Exact pricing shared upon enquiry)
Inclusions
- Accommodation (homestays / guesthouses)
- All meals during the expedition
- Local transport and logistics
- Expert trackers and guides
- EcoLenz photography mentoring
- Transfers to and fro Leh
What is not included
- Personal expenses
- Optional add-ons
Species Information
Birds: 320+ species
Himalayan Snowcock
Tibetan Snowcock
Chukar Partridge
Tibetan Partridge
Golden Eagle
Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture)
Himalayan Griffon
Eurasian Griffon
Steppe Eagle
Common Kestrel
Himalayan Buzzard
Red-billed Chough
Yellow-billed Chough
Tibetan Snowfinch
White-winged Redstart
Black Redstart
Horned Lark
Robin Accentor
Wallcreeper
Brown Dipper
Mammals: 25+ species
Snow Leopard
Himalayan Ibex
Blue Sheep (Bharal)
Himalayan Wolf
Red Fox
Pallas’s Cat
Stone Marten
Himalayan Marmot
Woolly Hare
Royle’s Pika
Himalayan Weasel
Asiatic Lynx (rare)
Tibetan Argali (rare visitor)
Long-tailed Marmot
Wild Yak (occasional records)
Other
Himalayan Agama
Ladakh Rock Agama
Himalayan Pit Viper
Himalayan Toad
Skittering Frog
Snow Trout
Common Raven
Apollo Butterfly
Mountain Grasshopper
High-altitude Bumblebee
Faq
2. Why is this expedition 9 nights/10 days - isn't that long for one animal?
Spiti's snow leopard habitat is vast, remote, and high-altitude, so tracking requires time: days for acclimatization, travel between base points like Tabo and Kibber, and multiple extended search days (Day 4 to Day 8) rather than a single quick attempt. The length reflects the reality of high-altitude wildlife tracking, not padding.
3. What is the itinerary structure - where do we actually stay and search?
The route runs Chandigarh → Rampur → Tabo → Kibber, with the core search days (4 through 8) based around Kibber, one of the higher-altitude villages known for snow leopard activity, before returning via Rampur to Chandigarh.
4. What physical or altitude preparation do I need for this trip?
Given the high-altitude, trans-Himalayan terrain and cold conditions, participants should expect basic fitness requirements, cold-weather gear, and awareness of altitude acclimatization — though the specific physical/medical prerequisites aren't detailed in what's shared here, so it's worth confirming directly with EcoLenz.
5. When can I book this expedition, and how many people go on each batch?
Currently there's one listed departure: 30 Jan – 8 Feb, 2027 (9N/10D). Given the "patience and endurance" framing and typical snow leopard tracking logistics, batch sizes are likely kept small — worth confirming exact group size, inclusions, and cost directly via the enquiry link.
This is not an easy journey.
That’s exactly why it matters.
If you’re ready to go beyond ordinary travel—
Join EcoLenz. Enter the mountains. Chase the unseen. Find Yourself in Nature.