Tracking “Snow Leopard”

Tracking Snow Leopard in the Mountain

Also known as, “Ghost of the Mountain” Snow Leopard Panthera uncia, is listed as a vulnerable cat. In Nepal, they inhabit alpine and subalpine regions of the country with rocky and mountain cliffs.

For this experience, we go to Nar Phu of Manang District, located on the north-east of popular Classic Annapurna trail. This trail is unique and restricted, hence the trail is not very crowded and has the essence of ancient lifestyle and culture. At the same time you will not miss the spectacular mountain views, high pass and beautiful sceneries. This trekking experience with the Snow Leopard tracking, makes it a great journey of lifetime.

Why this trek!

It’s not just a normal trek, we are offering with name tag, but truly a trip of lifetime to explore and track this, one of most liked and valued animal of our planet Earth. Among few countries in the world, Nepal is proud to have in our mountains. In Nepal, they are also found in Dolpo, Dolakha and Kanchanjunga area mainly in small numbers.

Snow Leopards area seriously threatened by poaching and their habitat loss. Bringing more people to protect is the aim, we all should do, so that they can live naturally. Tourism, does have some impacts but can also help in awareness and education. Tourism is very important for livelihood of the local community of the area and can contribute in their conservation.  Snow Leopard also, truly deserve to be here along with human! Let’s go admire this beautiful being and spread the word to protect them, not just for present but for future generations to come (human and Snow Leopard).

Tracking Snow Leopard! 

In Nepal, among many locations, the Nar Phu valley in Manang, is the haven for this elusive and charismatic Himalayan cat. The density of Snow Leopard, is 6 individual per 100 square km. The main wild prey, Blue Sheep’s density is 8 individual per square km. So far, this valley is known as, having the highest density of Snow Leopard, in the country and hence the chance of encounter rate is 90%, that no other parts of the country has. (Source- Thapa et al.2012 and Weggi et al. 2012)

Duration

 21 Days, ex-Kathmandu to Kathmandu

Trip grade

Moderate to Strenuous

Mode of trip

Fully equipped (Tented accommodation/lodge on full board)

Trip Leader

Kamal Thapa, Ecologist and PhD Scholar in Snow Leopard

Join Kamal Thapa with little cost during his survey trip in Autumn, winter and Spring. Here’s the date for this special short trip:

• In 2022: | 30 Mar- 08 April | 02 May – 11 May| 27 Sept- 06 Oct| 02 Oct – 11 Oct | 15 Oct- 24 Oct|
• In 2023: |12 June- 21 June |25 June-04 July| 17 Sept- 26 Sept| 02 Oct – 11 Oct | 15 Oct- 24 Oct| 27 Sept- 06 Oct| 02 Oct – 11 Oct | 15 Oct- 24 Oct|

Please check us out for the dates. For booking and more information, here’s our contact email as : [email protected] or [email protected]