The Best Wildlife Safari in India

Snow Leopard Safari in Spiti

1. Highly experienced and trained team of Spotters/Guides
2. All support staff from local community
3. Hassle free journey for 13 days – we take entire responsibility of your tour
4. Vehicle available for all 13 days to handle emergencies and move to different locations
5. Premium Accommodation at Hotel and Homestays with heating facilities
6. Hawke Endurance ED 80 x 60-20 – Spotting Scope provided for sighting
7. Camping chairs for seating in the field
8. Focus on various fauna of the region
9. After Wildlife Spotting, visit to Hikkim, Komic and Langza complementary on one of the days 

Snow Leopards are one of the rarest species on our planet found in just 12 countries. Even in these places they are seldom seen, even by locals. Such is the majesty of this animal that a very few people have been lucky to see this spotted cat in the wild. India is one of the best countries for a Snow Leopard safari. They rule the cliffs of Trans-Himalayan landscape in Spiti and Ladakh and are highly revered by the people who live here.

Due to this respect from people to wildlife, Snow Leopards in these mountains remain highly protected from poachers. Local community here has some of the most highly trained guides in the world. With a stable population of Snow Leopards, it is also one of the only places to see this rare cat known as the ‘The Grey Ghost’.  In fact, if you have seen footage recently on social media of a snow leopard there is an almost 99% chance it came from our tours in Spiti.

Winters in Spiti

When is the best time to see snow leopards in Spiti? February is the best month to spot rare Himalayan wildlife like – Snow Leopard, Siberian Ibex, Blue Sheep, Tibetan Wolf, Red fox, Lammergeyer, Golden Eagle and Tibetan Snowcock. As the temperatures plummet these animals descend down from altitudes of 5000m to around 4000m in search of food and live predictably close to settlements where Spiti Valley Tours has long had a presence leading conservation and training highly professional local wildlife guides who can guarantee sightings.

Spiti Valley Tours – The Wildlife Experts

Since 2007 we have been organizing local communities on conservation and have been at the forefront of responsible travel in the valley.   Snow Leopard sightings in Spiti Valley provide a unique opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to spot this wild cat and in turn help local communities. Our local communities support us by providing Home stays, skilled wildlife spotters and guides. The Snow Leopard Winter Safari also gives you an insight into the hard lives of these mountain people with visuals of breathtaking landscapes. Overall this tour will be an experience of a lifetime for those who brave the winter cold and visit Spiti.

What gear is needed for a Himalayan winter safari? You should bring warm clothes including gloves and hats as well as sunglasses and face warmers if you are planning on spending 1-2 weeks in the outdoors spotting wildlife.  After a day safari we have warm beds and all the necessary sleeping gear.  You may need binoculars and zoom lens camera for close up view of the animals.

Contact us for detailed itinerary and quotation.