Total Duration :12 Nights / 13 Days

Stays :Remote Lodge in Drass and Tsokar, Hotel in Nimmu

Highest Altitude :4300 Metres

Best Season :May to September

Style of Tour :Jeep Safari & Hiking

A journeys across Eastern, Central and Western Ladakh to view the best ofwildlife the region has to offer. From Birding in Tsokar to Snow Leopards inUlley and the Himalayan Brown Bears in Drass, this trip is one a kind wildlife adventure.

LADAKH WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

Day 1 : Arrive at Leh, transfer to Grand Dragon

Day 2 : Leh Local Sightseeing

Day 3 : Transfer to Brown Bear Lodge in Western Ladakh. (6hrs)

Day 3 to Day 5: Exclusive Brown Bear tracking in Western Ladakh (3 nights) Day 6:

Transfer to Nimmu House (3 nights) driving via Domkhar andAryan Valley (5 hrs)Day 7 :

Explore the heritage house, the Indus and the village of Nimmu

Day 8 :Day trip to Ulley for Snow Leopard sighting

Day 9 :Transfer to Lodge in Tsokar (3 nights) via Tanglang La and Changthang (5 hrs)

Day 13:Fly back to Delhi

Brief Itinerary

Day 10 :Wildlife Viewing and Birding in Tsokar

Day 11 :Day trip to Tsomoriri Lake and Puga Hotsprings ( 3 hr drive ).

Day 12 :Return to Leh. Night at Grand Dragon (1 night)

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Day 1 : Arrive at Leh, transfer to Grand Dragon

Rest and acclimatize for the day.

Day 2 :

Day 3 :

Day 3 to Day 5:

Leh Local Sightseeing

Take it easy today. After breakfast visit to Thiksey monastery, Central Asian Museum and Shanti Stupa. Explore Leh market in the evening.

Transfer to Brown Bear Lodge in Western Ladakh.

Post breakfast drive towards Drass in Kargil via the NH1.Enroute visit Alchi and Lamyuru Monastery. Have hot lunch in Kargil. Arrive at the lodge in Drass by evening.

Exclusive Brown Bear tracking in Western Ladakh (3 nights)

A typical day at the brown bear lodge looks something like this:Early start to go looking for Brown Bears (usually between 5am) and other exciting wildlife around Drass with your spotter and tour Leader. You will be on foot to reach the vantage points at the top (40 mins-1 hour climb – gentle slope – mules and porters can be arranged) or drive scanning the slopes for movement of bears. The bears are generally active till around 9am after which we return. The guests can also stay on the hill for the whole day with theirspotter if they wish to and on those days, a hot lunch will be brought up to the guest. Small packed breakfast goes with the guests on the morning expedition and once back in the house, a larger break-fast/brunch is served.

Day 7 : Explore the heritage house, the Indus and the village of Nimmu

Spend the day exploring the Nimmu heritage house and trying out their local cuisines. Walk around the ancient village of Nimmu and experience the local way of life.

Day 8 : Day trip to Ulley for Snow Leopard sighting

Our spotters at Ulley will be constantly looking for wildlife including snow leopards - during the 3 nights the guests are there in Nimmu House.

Day 6 : Transfer to Nimmu House (3 nights) driving via Dom-khar and Aryan Valley

Today we will head back towards Nimmu in Sham valley via the lower Indus belt. Explore the ancient Rock Art site in Domkhar. Overnight at Nimmu House.

Post lunch/brunch, head out on your vehicle with the tour leader to take insome places of interest around Kargil and Drass such as War Memorial (20mins), Bhimbat (20 mins), Kargil Town (1 hour), Suru Valley (3 hours), AryanValley (2 hours), Hundarman Museum (40 mins) among other places. Theguests can also choose to walk some other trails for birding or seeing flowerblooms depending on the time of the year.

Day 9 :

Day 12 :

Day 13 :

Transfer to Lodge in Tsokar (3 nights) via Tanglang La and Changthang

After an early breakfast drive to Tsokar Lake. Our local team will receive us at the lodge. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 10 : Wildlife Viewing and Birding in Tsokar

Explore the various lakes of Tsokar, the Changpa nomadic community birding and wildlife viewing

Day 11 : Day trip to Tsomoriri Lake and Puga Hotsprings

Drive to Tsomoriri for birding and visit the sulphur hot springs of Puga, aunique natural phenomenon caused by volcanic diffusion deep inside theearth’s crust. Lunch will be served at Tsomoriri Lake.

Return to Leh. Night at Grand Dragon (1 night)

Drive back to Leh and check into to hotel.

Fly back to Delhi

Early morning transfer to airport

FACILITIES AT THE LODGE

Power : Regular power supply with generator back up on schedule

- Food : Mix of Indian / Continental / Ladakhi. Set Menus

- Library of reference books and fiction

- Binoculars available on request

- Spot scope with camera and mobile adapters

- Tea / Coffee & cookies available all day in the dining / lounge area

- All water freshly filtered in RO / UV

- Packed lunches / tea coffee provide when in the field

- No credit card facility – nearest ATM in Leh

- Vehicles / guides / spotters at disposal

- Rooms are heated with Gas / Electric heaters / Bukharis

- Hot Water Bottles

- No running water in winter. Toilets are flushed with buckets

- Hot water for bathing is available in buckets at your convenience

- Projection system for screening films in the Main Lodge and Annexe

- First Aid Kit

- Oxygen Cylinders

- Nearest Hospital in Leh ( approx. 2 hours drive )

BROWN BEAR LODGE

SNOW LEOPARD LODGE

Inclusions :

- Personal Tour Leader / Naturalist- Any Alcohol / Beverages- Any Travel / Medical Insurance- Stay and activities in Leh

Exclusions :

Donation to the Snow Leopard Conservancy and the Himalayan Brown Bear Project:

Transport :- Transportation at the lodge for wildlife spotting- Transfers to and from the lodge from Leh

Meals :- All meals- Tea / Coffee all day

Equipment :- Spotting scope to share

Accomodation - Accommodation at the lodge in Drass & Snow Leopard lodge in Ulley

Permits :- Community Fee- Permits

Medical Services :- First Aid Kit- Oxygen cylinder (5 kg)

Staff :- Tour Leader- Local Spotters- Local Porter

We strongly suggest to DMCs that an added conservation fee (INR 1000) beincluded/night/guest. This will be handed over to Snow Leopard Conservancy and the Himalayan Brown Bear Project to be used in conservation projects in the Sham and Kargil area.

Additional Information :

Payment and Cancellation policy :

- These itineraries are customizable based on guest interests to an extent andwithin the limits of the region/scope of operation.

- Depending on the time of the year these itineraries can be started from bothSrinagar and Kargil and we can provide any further assistance on either end ofthe fixed departure if one feels the need. 

- The fixed departure dates will operate only when a minimum of 4 PAX sign up per trip.

- Minimum stay at the Lodge – 2 nights (suggested is 4 nights)

- The Himalayan Brown Bear Lodge can be used as a base to explore the heritageof Kargil, Suru Valley, Drass and other regions of Western Ladakh, apart frombeing the best site to view the Himalayan Brown Bears.

- Access – Less than 30 mins from Drass town. From Leh it is a 6 hours drive andfrom Snow Leopard Lodge Ulley it is 4 hours 30 mins, From Srinangar the drivetakes 4 - 5 hours to our lodge depending on snow and traffic around Zoji LaPass. (open only after May)

- Full payment must be made before commencement of the journey

- Booking confirmation- 15% advance 1 year prior to the trip or at time of booking if its less than one year (non-refundable)

- 35% - 6 months prior to the trip (non-refundable)

- Balance 50% – 3 months prior to arrival (non-refundable)

- No refund will be granted for portion/portions of the journey not performed by the traveller.

- No refund will be granted in case of non-performance of journey due to external and natural events.

- In the event of any dispute, the matter shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of the District Court, Kargil.

You acknowledge that you have voluntarily applied to participate in this trip and that you have read the description of the trip as it appears on the website and the information below:

- All outdoor related activities involve a certain level of risk. You are expected to sign an Indemnity Form in agreement to the risks involved through part taking in such outdoor activities.

- Delays are expected on account of roadblock & weather conditions. Our effort will be to continue with the trip as per the schedule & make you as comfortable as possible. But in such situations we may have to compromise and adjust to these situations then & there. Our Lead Guide on location will take the final call.

- The itinerary should be viewed as ideal we may have to make some spot changes due various unavoidable rea-sons.

- The distances & altitude mentioned in the above itinerary are to the best of our knowledge & information marginal variance in the actual distances & altitudes is possible.

- You are expected to be in reasonable shape and fitness

- Roots Ladakh reserves the right and permission to use photographs of individuals and photographs submitted by them on tour for use in promotional and publicity purposes

By signing up for a trip with Roots :

Trip Specific Information

Additional Information:

Access : 3 hours drive from Leh ( we drive slowly stopping at many places so it becomes a half-full day drive), 3 hours 30 mins from pan-gong lake. 2 hrs drive from Hunder ( Nubra Valley)

Best times for wildlife viewing:

Wolf : November to April

Himalayan Fox : All year Golden Eagles & Lammergeiers: All year. Courtship displays: March Ibex: November to June

Urial: All year

Marmot : April

Bird watching: Throughout the year. Seasonally arranged list avail-able.

Sun goggles

Sun block

Essentials :

Downfeather Jacket

Valid ID proof

Rain poncho or wincheater

Wearable Flashlight with

batteries

2 ltr. Water bottle

Power bank

Water-proof Trekking Shoes

Rucksack

Woolen & cotton socks (2 pairs each)

Full sleeve tshirt

Water-proof trekking pants

(1 spare)

Woollen or fleece sweater/jacket

Clothing :

Thick gloves with inner

Woolen CapSpare under garments

SPF 50

Toileteries :

Personal-Aid Kit

Personal Toileteries

Thick muffler

Checklist for your trip

4 REASONS WHY You should travel with us!

Go O�eat : We pride ourselves in being the experts in offbeat and adventure travel experiences in Ladakh. We like to mix it up – a little bit of history and a little bit of adventure.

Travel ResponsiblyWe believe in creating shared value. We focus on engaging local communities in our work and always try to harness the local knowledge from the land.

Travel with LocalsGet an authentic and immersive Experience. Expect some local food, close interaction with locals and more time out in the nature on your own.

Expect ProfessionalismWe promise only what we can deliver. We are a great team of young, trained & experienced professionals from various backgrounds and share the same passion for outdoors & exploration.

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