Early morning transfer to the airport in New Delhi for your flight to Ladakh, arriving at Leh, a historic town nestled in the Upper Indus River valley at 11,550 feet. Surrounded by the Ladakh Range and the Karakoram mountains, Leh is one of the highest inhabited towns globally and a former trading hub on the Silk Road. This rich history has shaped its warm, welcoming culture. Due to the altitude, acclimatization is crucial, so our first day is for rest—stay hydrated, relax, and enjoy the view without any physical exertion.

Accommodations: Grand Dragon Hotel in Ladakh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After acclimatizing on the first day, we'll explore Leh's rich history on day two with easy sightseeing. Visit the 15th-century Thiksey Monastery, Leh’s bustling market beneath the 16th-century Leh Palace, and, if open, the Central Asian Museum. The day will be split between morning and evening activities, with a rest period around lunch. For those interested, today is also a great opportunity to shop for souvenirs, including famous Pashmina shawls.

Accommodations: Grand Dragon Hotel in Ladakh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today, the adventure begins with a scenic road transfer to the world’s most exclusive snow leopard-focused property, located in the heart of Hemis National Park. Nestled at 12,000 feet in the Ladakh Range, this camp offers the perfect blend of remote luxury and rugged adventure, featuring around-the-clock hot water, central heating, and power – amenities sure to increase our comfort dramatically. Our camp will serve as our home base for the thrilling quest to spot snow leopards in their prime habitat.

Accommodations: Remote Snow Leopard Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Each day begins at dawn. Our expert spotters head out early, dropped by 4x4s to strategic points in the valleys, scanning ridgelines for wildlife, particularly snow leopards. Reports are sent back to camp, where guests wake up around 7 AM to hot French press coffee, tea, and a made-to-order breakfast.

If a snow leopard is spotted, guests quickly head to the nearest vantage point, either by 4x4 or on foot. Spotters converge to track the leopard, providing updates throughout the sighting, with meals, coffee, and snacks available to keep everyone energized.

If no leopard is found, the team returns to camp to reassess and plan the day. Guests then join the search, exploring other areas of the valley while learning about local wildlife, culture, and conservation efforts. There are also opportunities to visit nearby villages and homes for a deeper cultural experience.

At some point, you'll visit Hemis Monastery, just a 30-minute drive away, to witness the morning prayers and explore this medieval Tibetan Buddhist site.

Each day combines driving and walking, keeping the experience dynamic. Meals are served at camp or packed for the journey, ensuring everyone stays nourished. With expert guidance, stunning landscapes, and the thrill of tracking snow leopards, every day is unforgettable.

Accommodations: Remote Snow Leopard Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today we bid farewell to Ladakh. We’ll transfer back to Leh to fly from there back to New Delhi for the night.

Accommodations: The Roseate House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  After breakfast, we’ll head back to the airport for our flight to Raipur. We’ll then drive approximately 4.5 hours to Kanha Tiger Reserve in central India, our base for exploring the next several days. Our lodge, nestled in 11 acres of sal forest, offers eco-friendly, elegant rooms and cottages, blending village charm with modern comfort for a peaceful, immersive stay.

Accommodations: Kanha Jungle Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Kanha is one of India’s largest and most scenic national parks, home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, and other rare wildlife. Its lush forests, meadows, and ravines provide an ideal habitat for these animals.

Our days in Kanha will begin early, with a quick breakfast and coffee before heading out in the dark. We'll arrive at the park gate, waiting for entry, ideally at the front of the line. As dawn breaks, we'll focus on listening for sounds and signs of tiger activity—tracks, flattened ground, or alarm calls. Our goal is to track tiger movement, often in dense, remote areas of the park.

If we spot a tiger, we'll observe its behavior—whether it’s resting, moving, or drinking at a waterhole. Sometimes, sightings are brief, with the tiger disappearing back into the jungle. After the morning search, we'll look for other fascinating wildlife, including ungulates and various bird species.

Two days will feature regular permits, where we'll return to camp in the late morning for lunch before heading back for an afternoon safari. Afternoon safaris last 3.5 to 4 hours. The other two days are full-day safaris, where we'll explore the park without returning to camp. Full-day permits are exclusive, with only six or seven vehicles allowed, compared to up to 150 vehicles on regular permits.

Accommodations: Kanha Jungle Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We’ll drive back to Raipur for our flight to New Delhi and then connect to our flights home.

Meals: Breakfast