14 days tour
Search For Snow Leopards With Valerie Parkinson
$ 5,025 .00 USD
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Guide
All departures are led by Valerie Parkinson, who has spent the last 35 years leading groups in Ladakh and other parts of the Himalaya. She is supported by local guides/spotters, who are experts on the local wildlife. A full camping crew, including cook and assistants, are also available. Luggage is carried from the roadhead to base camp by Jeep or mules. You only need to carry your backpack when we are out spotting. It is possible to hire a porter locally to carry any heavy camera gear. Details are in other sections of these Trip Notes.
Transport
For transfers in Delhi, we use either taxis or private buses (during busy times such as morning rush hour, taxis are preferable to negotiate the busy narrow streets). For sightseeing in Ladakh, we use jeeps. The flights to and from Leh are on one of the internal airlines operating in India. Please note, flights to and from Leh operate subject to weather. Flights can be cancelled and you should be aware of this.
Meals
All breakfasts are included and all food is included in Ladakh. In Leh, the food is a mix of Indian, Tibetan, Chinese and Continental. On trek, we provide a full breakfast including porridge, cereals, eggs and toast and a choice of hot drinks. Lunch is a packed hot lunch consisting of rice and chapattis, vegetables, tuna and cheese, which is carried for us. Dinners are mostly pasta, rice or potato based and a mixture of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. In the afternoon, hot drinks and biscuits are served and, in the daytime, camp staff bring us hot drinks while we are out spotting. Drinking water Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity. However, we strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in India On trek, the cooks collect and boil drinking water from the mountain streams and fill up your water bottles for you, but you may need to collect water during the day and may wish to use your own water purification treatment as well. Purification tablets can be an economical way to treat your water, most taking between 30 minutes to one hour to purify one litre of water and are easy to used in water bladders/hydration packs. Purification tablets which contain chlorine dioxide are reported not to leave an obvious taste as other tablets may. We suggest you may like to bring a reusable bottle with a wide opening and use a Steripen to treat any non-boiled water. A Steripen is a handheld UV water purifier โ small, lightweight and battery powered, so easy to pack. Itโs quick to use, far more effective than purification tablets, and the water is ready immediately. Itโs fine to use a Steripen on non-boiled water so long as it isnโt cloudy or full of sediment (which is uncommon in these regions). Steripens are widely stocked on Amazon, outdoor shops and other online retailers; look for the latest models but avoid USB charging ones. Models that take lithium batteries are best as they last longer, especially in cold conditions.
Others
All transport and listed activities Arrival and departure transfers
Accommodation
In Delhi, we use a hotel with air-conditioned rooms. In Leh, we stay in a hotel close to the local market and town centre. There is wifi in Leh; however, there is no mobile coverage for international phones in Ladakh. The trek itself is on a full-service camping basis, meaning our camp staff put up and dismantle the tents, cook, and do all the camp chores. You need only carry your backpack for the day. We use two-person tents, which have enough room inside for your kitbags and include a mattress, sheet, pillow, blanket, and a hot water bottle at night. We also have a dining tent with table, folding chairs and a heater for use during the evenings. No running water is available while camping. The camp staff collect stream water or melt snow to provide bowls of warm water (to wash with). We spend one night in Rumbak village, where we stay in a traditional Ladakhi house. The dining room and bedrooms have a small wood-burning stoves, and a generator is normally available at the homestay to charge your electronic devices. For both the homestay and camping, there will be a basic local long-drop toilet and dining room available. If you require a single room in Delhi and Leh and a single tent while camping there is a single supplement. Please note, single rooms are not available in the homestay. Worth knowing At the homestay you may be sleeping on a mattress on the floor. The bedrooms have thick mattresses and you can take your sleeping bag from the camp.
Not included:
Insurance
Others
โ Travel Insurance โ Single accommodation (available on request) โ Visas or vaccinations
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Itinerary of your trip Search For Snow Leopards With Valerie Parkinson
- Day 1 Day 1: Start Delhi
Day 1: Start Delhi
- Day 2 Day 2: Fly Across The Himalaya To Leh (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 2: Fly Across The Himalaya To Leh (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
- Day 3 Day 3: Full Day At A Monastic Festival Or Visit Shey, Thikse And Stakna Monasteries (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 3: Full Day At A Monastic Festival Or Visit Shey, Thikse And Stakna Monasteries (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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