GREY GHOSTS

We suggest all guests arrive a day prior to the tour and stay overnight in Chandigarh for a fresh start. You may choose from our list of recommended hotels: Hotel Rajshree, The Mint, Lemon Tree, or Taj Chandigarh.

Recommended Overnight Stay in Chandigarh

Our Snow Leopard Photography Expedition officially begins as we pick you up from your Chandigarh hotel after breakfast. Enjoy a scenic 8-hour drive via Shimla to Rampur, with lunch and tea breaks en route. This first halt helps you acclimatize gradually before entering the higher altitudes of Spiti Valley.

Gradual Acclimatization via Shimla

After an early breakfast, we continue towards Tabo crossing into the dramatic landscapes of the Trans-Himalayas. The terrain transitions from forested slopes to stark, rugged mountains as we drive along the Satluj and Spiti rivers. Arrive at Tabo by evening and check into your traditional homestay.

Trans-Himalayan Landscapes & Satluj Valley

After breakfast, visit the ancient Tabo Chos-Khor Monastery, one of India's oldest functioning monasteries, and the meditation caves nearby. Post-lunch, we proceed to Chicham village, our base for the Snow Leopard expedition. While we settle in, our trackers begin scanning the ridgelines for early sightings of the elusive 'Grey Ghost'.

Tabo Monastery & Arrival at Chicham Base

At dawn, our expert local trackers head out to scan the ridges. Once a Snow Leopard is sighted, we set out with our guides and porters to the viewing point for photography and observation. Expect moderate walking depending on the cat's movement. Packed lunch will be served on the field. Evening discussions and image review at the camp.

First Snow Leopard Tracking Session

These days are fully devoted to tracking and photographing Snow Leopards. Depending on sightings, we may also focus on other Trans-Himalayan fauna such as Red Fox, Blue Sheep, Asiatic Ibex, Lammergeiers and Golden Eagles often found in the same habitat.

Intensive Snow Leopard & Wildlife Photography

After breakfast, we begin our descent, driving back to Rampur through the winding Spiti valleys. This will be a long but beautiful drive with lunch en route.

Scenic Descent through Spiti Valley

Early departure after breakfast. The expedition concludes in Chandigarh around 2 PM. Guests can catch their flights the same evening or choose to extend their stay overnight. For travelers seeking flexibility and individual focus, we also offer customized private departures and one-to-one mentorship expeditions.

Departure & Journey Home