Tracking “Snow Leopard”

Snow Leopard is the Ghost of the Mountain

Also known as, “Ghost of the Mountain” Snow Leopard Panthera uncia, listed as a vulnerable C1, an almost endangered species, is a charismatic animal of the world. In Nepal, they inhabit alpine and subalpine regions of the country with rocky and mountain cliffs.

They are seriously threatened by poaching and 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).

The valley of Nar Phu is a haven for this, elusive Snow Leopard, where the density 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)

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 Manang, Dolpo, Dolakha and Kanchanjunga area mainly in small numbers.

For this experience, we go to Nar Phu of Manang District, located on the side of classic Annapurna trails. The spectacular mountain views and beautiful sceneries with the Snow Leopard tracking trek, makes it a great journey of lifetime.

Benefit sharing with the local community- engaging and creating citizen scientist, income generation, support Snow Leopard Conservation Committee, Gompa (Monastery) Conservation, Mother’s Group and supporting local school

Duration: 21 Days, ex-Kathmandu to Kathmandu

Trip grade: Moderate to Strenuous

Mode of trip: Fully equipped (Tented accommodation/lodge on full board)

Leader: Kamal Thapa, Ecologist and PhD Scholar in Snow Leopard

Join Kamal Thapa with little cost during his survey trip in summer or winter. Here’s the date for this special short trip in this late summer 2020:

• In 2021: 12 June- 21 June |25 June-04 July| 17 Sept- 26 Sept| 02 Oct – 11 Oct | 15 Oct- 24 Oct|
• In 2022:  02 Feb-11 Feb| 21 Feb- 02 Mar| 17 Mar- 26 Mar| 30 Mar- 08 April| 15 April – 24 April| 02 May – 11 May|

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