Our array of international trips also focusses on our core area of competence- Adventure. Our exciting international Adventures can take you to Expedition Cruising to Antarctica, Gorilla Tracking to Rwanda, exploring to Bhutan, trekking expeditions to Nepal, jeep safari to Kailash Mansarovar.
The Everest Base Camp Trek
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia and world’s most recent nation to become a republic. Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Nepal is a country of highly and diverse rich geography, culture, and religions. The mountainous north has eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, including the highest, Sagarmatha, known in English as Mount Everest. It contains over 240 peaks more than 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level.
Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas), the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for the tourists in Nepal. The Everest Base Camp trek is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world and provides you with opportunities to take in some truly amazing views from the roof of the world. The Everest Base Camp trek also gives an insight into the lives and culture of Sherpa people who are local to the area and closely linked to the Tibetans on the other side of the summit. The views of the sunrise on the snow capped peak above the Khumbu Glacier is an unforgettable sight from the summit of Kalla Pathar.
Best Time: May – Early June & Mid September to October
Duration: 16 Days/ 15 Nights
Details:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1350 m/ By Flight)
Board the flight to Kathmandu. Meet and greet by Snow Leopard Adventures representatives at the airport and transfer to the hotel for refreshment and rest. We spend the day preparing for our trek. In the evening, pre trek briefing by the Trip Manager. Welcome dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2880 m) – Phakding (2680 m/ Trek 3 hrs)
Today early morning after breakfast, we board a small twin propeller engine plane to Lukla which highlights the snowline of the Himalayan Range in the north. The landing in the Lukla airport is said to be one of the most spectacular flights in the world. Upon arrival, we meet up with our guide and porters for the trek. After taking a short break, we start our first day of the trek following the trial leading towards the northwest direction which ultimately descends to Phakding village. The trek to Phakding is very gentle and often downhill as one looses about 300 feet of elevation. Dinner and overnight stay in Phakding.
Day 3: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3450 m/ Trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we follow the Bhote Koshi through the forest and pasture land along the valley dotted with small Sherpa settlements. We cross the Bhote Koshi and climb steeply, along switching back trail lies the large Sherpa village- Namche Bazaar. Near half waypoint, view of Everest (8848 m) and Lhotse (8511 m) come into sight. This prosperous village is largest one in Khumbu region. Mt. Thamserku (6,648 m) and Mt. Kwangde-Ri (6,624 m) loom along the east and west of the village. The sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707 m) dominates the skyline along the west. Dinner and overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar (Rest Day)
Today we spend the day at leisure for acclimatization.Dinner and overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3867 m/ Trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we resume our trek en route stopping at the checkpoint to show the permits. The walk is uphill for a short period till we reach a huge prayer stone from where the path straightens and the magnificent views of some of the Himalayan ranges can be seen at far distance. Later as we walk, we descend through the rhododendron forest watching for the blood pheasant and Imphayan pheasant in the undergrowth. As we reach the valley, there is Imja Khola (river) where we stop for a lunch at Phunki (3200 m) next to several large water driven prayer wheels. The afternoon is spent climbing slowly on a steep trail to the Tengboche Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay in Tengboche.
Day 6: Tengboche – Pheriche (4240 m/ Trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we follow the trail to Pheriche. En route, if we are lucky we can have good sight of Nepal’s national bird “Danphe”. Near Gorak Shep we are likely to see Tibetan snow cocks racing happily down the hillside. The few houses and the gompa of the tiny Devuche village are off the trees to the west and the nunnery is up the hill to the east. From Devuche the trail passes many Mani walls in a deep rhododendron forests. Dinner and overnight stay in Pheriche.
Day 7: Pheriche (Rest Day)
Today after breakfast, we spend the day at leisure for acclimatization. We have the option to take a light acclimatization hike up the valley towards Chhukung for a wider variety of photos of the valley and mountains of the Khumbu region. Dinner and overnight stay in Pheriche.
Day 8: Pheriche – Dugla (4620 m) – Lobuche (4,930 m/ Trek 5 hrs)
Today after breakfast, the trail ascends the broad gently sloping valley from Periche to Phalang Karpo. The views of Tawachee and Cholatse (6440 m) are particularly good from this portion of the trail, which passes through countryside reported to be the habitat of the snow leopard and yeti. We will stop in Dzugla for lunch before pushing ourselves further up over the glacial wall on to Lobuche at the foot of Everest. Dinner and overnight stay in Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche – Kala Patthar (5545 m) – Gorak Shep (5160/ Trek 7 – 8 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we start our day very early in the morning. After about an hour and a half walk, we get to see the Khumbu Glacier. The path becomes tougher as it gets rocky and also due to high altitude. We reach Gorak Shep in about three hours. This was the base camp for the Swiss Everest expedition in 1952. We reach Gorak Shep by the lunch time and continue to ascent further up to Kala Patthar to enjoy the views of the Himalayas, without having to climb Everest. Later, we descend down to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
Day 10: Gorak Shep (Day hike to Everest Base Camp – 5357 m/ 8 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we continue our trek to Everest Base Camp located at the foot of the Khumbu icefall. It is also an opportunity for us to climb Kala Patthar in the event of bad weather on the previous day. We spend the day at Everest/ Lhotse Base Camp giving ourselves the chance to thoroughly explore this historic area. Dinner and overnight stay in Gorak Shep.
Day 11: Gorak Shep – Devouche (3800m/ Return trek 7 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we wind up our camp and head down the glacier to re-enter the lush and beautiful valleys surrounded by spectacular snow-capped peaks. The trek to Devouche is delightful and easier by decreasing altitude and warmer, softer climbs. Overnight camp at Devouche.
Day 12: Devouche – Monjo (2860 m/ Return trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we head back the same route to Namche Bazaar and continue further down to reach Monjo. Dinner and overnight stay in Monjo.
Day 13: Monjo – Lukla (2880 m/ Return trek 5 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we head back to Lukla covering our last leg of the trek. Dinner and overnight stay in Lukla.
Day 14: Lukla – Kathmandu (By Flight/ 45 minutes)
Today morning we board the flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. We spend the rest of the day relaxing and letting our body recover from the ordeal. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Kathmandu (Extra Day)
Today, it’s a contingency day in the event of flight delay/ cancellation/ on trek due to bad weather condition etc. Celebration dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Departure Kathmandu
Morning after breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International airport for flight back to Delhi.
What to Bring Along
For Trekking
- Trekking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Lockable duffel bag
For Camp
- Torch
- Shoes
- Track pants & T-shirts
- Personal medical kit and toiletries
- Warm clothes for evenings, early mornings
- Sun shade/ cap
- Sun block lotion
- Retainers for prescription glasses/ sun glasses
- Water bottle
- Rain gear (raincoat/ poncho)
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
Expedition to Kailash Mansarova
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia and world’s most recent nation to become a republic. Nepal is the world’s 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Nepal is a country of highly and diverse rich geography, culture, and religions. The mountainous north has eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, including the highest, Sagarmatha, known in English as Mount Everest. It contains over 240 peaks more than 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level.
Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas), the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for the tourists in Nepal. The Everest Base Camp trek is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world and provides you with opportunities to take in some truly amazing views from the roof of the world. The Everest Base Camp trek also gives an insight into the lives and culture of Sherpa people who are local to the area and closely linked to the Tibetans on the other side of the summit. The views of the sunrise on the snow capped peak above the Khumbu Glacier is an unforgettable sight from the summit of Kalla Pathar.
Best Time: May – Early June & Mid September to October
Duration: 16 Days/ 15 Nights
Detail:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1350 m/ By Flight)
Board the flight to Kathmandu. Meet and greet by Snow Leopard Adventures representatives at the airport and transfer to the hotel for refreshment and rest. We spend the day preparing for our trek. In the evening, pre trek briefing by the Trip Manager. Welcome dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2880 m) – Phakding (2680 m/ Trek 3 hrs)
Today early morning after breakfast, we board a small twin propeller engine plane to Lukla which highlights the snowline of the Himalayan Range in the north. The landing in the Lukla airport is said to be one of the most spectacular flights in the world. Upon arrival, we meet up with our guide and porters for the trek. After taking a short break, we start our first day of the trek following the trial leading towards the northwest direction which ultimately descends to Phakding village. The trek to Phakding is very gentle and often downhill as one looses about 300 feet of elevation. Dinner and overnight stay in Phakding.
Day 3: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3450 m/ Trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we follow the Bhote Koshi through the forest and pasture land along the valley dotted with small Sherpa settlements. We cross the Bhote Koshi and climb steeply, along switching back trail lies the large Sherpa village- Namche Bazaar. Near half waypoint, view of Everest (8848 m) and Lhotse (8511 m) come into sight. This prosperous village is largest one in Khumbu region. Mt. Thamserku (6,648 m) and Mt. Kwangde-Ri (6,624 m) loom along the east and west of the village. The sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707 m) dominates the skyline along the west. Dinner and overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar (Rest Day)
Today we spend the day at leisure for acclimatization.Dinner and overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3867 m/ Trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we resume our trek en route stopping at the checkpoint to show the permits. The walk is uphill for a short period till we reach a huge prayer stone from where the path straightens and the magnificent views of some of the Himalayan ranges can be seen at far distance. Later as we walk, we descend through the rhododendron forest watching for the blood pheasant and Imphayan pheasant in the undergrowth. As we reach the valley, there is Imja Khola (river) where we stop for a lunch at Phunki (3200 m) next to several large water driven prayer wheels. The afternoon is spent climbing slowly on a steep trail to the Tengboche Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay in Tengboche.
Day 6: Tengboche – Pheriche (4240 m/ Trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we follow the trail to Pheriche. En route, if we are lucky we can have good sight of Nepal’s national bird “Danphe”. Near Gorak Shep we are likely to see Tibetan snow cocks racing happily down the hillside. The few houses and the gompa of the tiny Devuche village are off the trees to the west and the nunnery is up the hill to the east. From Devuche the trail passes many Mani walls in a deep rhododendron forests. Dinner and overnight stay in Pheriche.
Day 7: Pheriche (Rest Day)
Today after breakfast, we spend the day at leisure for acclimatization. We have the option to take a light acclimatization hike up the valley towards Chhukung for a wider variety of photos of the valley and mountains of the Khumbu region. Dinner and overnight stay in Pheriche.
Day 8: Pheriche – Dugla (4620 m) – Lobuche (4,930 m/ Trek 5 hrs)
Today after breakfast, the trail ascends the broad gently sloping valley from Periche to Phalang Karpo. The views of Tawachee and Cholatse (6440 m) are particularly good from this portion of the trail, which passes through countryside reported to be the habitat of the snow leopard and yeti. We will stop in Dzugla for lunch before pushing ourselves further up over the glacial wall on to Lobuche at the foot of Everest. Dinner and overnight stay in Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche – Kala Patthar (5545 m) – Gorak Shep (5160/ Trek 7 – 8 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we start our day very early in the morning. After about an hour and a half walk, we get to see the Khumbu Glacier. The path becomes tougher as it gets rocky and also due to high altitude. We reach Gorak Shep in about three hours. This was the base camp for the Swiss Everest expedition in 1952. We reach Gorak Shep by the lunch time and continue to ascent further up to Kala Patthar to enjoy the views of the Himalayas, without having to climb Everest. Later, we descend down to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
Day 10: Gorak Shep (Day hike to Everest Base Camp – 5357 m/ 8 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we continue our trek to Everest Base Camp located at the foot of the Khumbu icefall. It is also an opportunity for us to climb Kala Patthar in the event of bad weather on the previous day. We spend the day at Everest/ Lhotse Base Camp giving ourselves the chance to thoroughly explore this historic area. Dinner and overnight stay in Gorak Shep.
Day 11: Gorak Shep – Devouche (3800m/ Return trek 7 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we wind up our camp and head down the glacier to re-enter the lush and beautiful valleys surrounded by spectacular snow-capped peaks. The trek to Devouche is delightful and easier by decreasing altitude and warmer, softer climbs. Overnight camp at Devouche.
Day 12: Devouche – Monjo (2860 m/ Return trek 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we head back the same route to Namche Bazaar and continue further down to reach Monjo. Dinner and overnight stay in Monjo.
Day 13: Monjo – Lukla (2880 m/ Return trek 5 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we head back to Lukla covering our last leg of the trek. Dinner and overnight stay in Lukla.
Day 14: Lukla – Kathmandu (By Flight/ 45 minutes)
Today morning we board the flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. We spend the rest of the day relaxing and letting our body recover from the ordeal. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Kathmandu (Extra Day)
Today, it’s a contingency day in the event of flight delay/ cancellation/ on trek due to bad weather condition etc. Celebration dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Departure Kathmandu
Morning after breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International airport for flight back to Delhi.
What to Bring Along
For Trekking
- Trekking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Lockable duffel bag
For Camp
- Torch
- Shoes
- Track pants & T-shirts
- Personal medical kit and toiletries
- Warm clothes for evenings, early mornings
- Sun shade/ cap
- Sun block lotion
- Retainers for prescription glasses/ sun glasses
- Water bottle
- Rain gear (raincoat/ poncho)
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda and Uganda
This exciting trip apart from gorilla tracking offers an opportunity to track chimpanzees and golden monkeys, game drives as well as cultural visits to local communities. Hiking is a popular pursuit in this region.
Best Time: Through the year
Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
Detail:
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe & drive to Ndali Safari Lodge
Arrive Entebbe Airport, Uganda. Meet Snow Leopard Adventures representatives and drive 5 hours to Ndali Lodge. Ndali lodge has an amazing 360-degree view of the ancient volcanic landscape, the Bunyaruguru Crater Lake and the Rwenzori Mountains beyond. Overnight stay at Ndali Safari Lodge.
Day 2: At Ndali Safari Lodge
Spend the morning tracking the exuberant chimp families in the Kibale forest. Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, is a thrilling experience. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The reserve is abundant with butterflies, plants, animals and, in particular, birds. Spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and rare Papyrus Gonolek will be of great interest to birders. The swamp is also home to more elusive animals such as Red Colobus monkeys and Sitatunga antelope. There is also the opportunity to visit local community projects that have been financed by tourism. Return to Lodge. Overnight stay at Ndali Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Drive to Kymbura Lodge
Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, go for a short walk in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Alternatively drive to the park and go for a game drive. The Kasenyi plains are excellent for sighting lions and large herds of Uganda kob. The Mweya peninsula offers excellent game drives with magnificent views across the water to the Rwenzori Mountains. Time permitting visit the Kyambura Womens Coffee Cooperative and its coffee processing station or the wetland reserve to spot birds.Overnight stay at Kymbura Lodge.
Day 4: At Kymbura Lodge
The Kyambura Gorge is an extraordinary natural environment and forms a stark contrast to the surrounding grasslands. Here you can track the chimpanzee, genetically probably the closest animal relatives of humans. The chimp viewing is unpredictable but the walk itself is enchanting. In the afternoon go for a cruise on the Kazinga Channel which flows between Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga is home to one of the greatest concentration of hippos in Africa. Herds of elephants, buffaloes and other animals come to drink water at the lake. The channel attracts innumerable water birds including African fish eagle and flocks of pelicans. Overnight stay at Kymbura Lodge.
Day 5: Drive to Bwindi
The safari now continues to the primeval Bwindi forest. Travelling via Ishasha – subject to road conditions – you can observe the unusual behaviour exhibited by the tree-climbing lions. The long journey through the rapidly changing landscape takes you to Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, which looks across to the towering trees of the forest. Depending on when you arrive, there may be time to explore the lodge grounds with its clear mountain stream or visit the local village. Overnight stay at Bwindi Lodge.
Day 6: At Bwindi Lodge
After an early breakfast, you set off gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills, we finally come across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take an entire day. Later, walk through the local village and learn about community projects, such as the Amagara project that assists local farmers and their communities and Bwindi Community. Visit the local hospital which started as a health clinic under a tree but now provides vital medical and educational services to over 60,000 people. Both projects are supported by the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust. Discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies and learn about the native tribal inhabitants of the forest. The indigenous people of Bwindi forest, though no longer resident in the forest, still practice many of their traditional hunter-gatherer skills.Overnight stay at Bwindi Lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe for onward destination
Depart early to Entebbe. Stop for lunch en route. Arrive Entebbe by late afternoon and transfer to hotel or airport in time for your onward flight.
Antarctica Expedition Cruise
This expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula by a cruise ship offers one of the most dramatic sceneries and the biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica region. The cruise ship sails to carefully chosen places in the Antarctic and serves as a comfortable hub for active passengers to allow wide ranging activities such as mountaineering, hiking, camping and kayaking. The cruise also offers special photo workshops for wildlife photography.
Best Time: November-March
Duration: 12 days/ 11 nights
Detail:
Day 1: Departure Ushuaia
We embark the cruise ship at Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world located at the Beagle Channel and sail through this scenic waterway for the rest of the day.
Days 2 & 3: At sea
During these two days we sail across the Drake Passage. When we cross the Antarctic Convergence where the cold Antarctic waters meet the warmer waters of the subantarctic, creating a zone of upwelling nutrients which nurture a number of plant, fish and avian species. In this area we may see Wandering Albatrosses, Grey Headed Albatrosses, Black- browed Albatrosses, Light- mantled Sooty Albatrosses, Cape Pigeons, Southern Fulmars, Wilson’s Storm Petrels, Blue Petrels and Antarctic Petrels. Near the South Shetland Islands, we spot our first icebergs.
Days 4 – 9: Antarctica
We sail directly to “High Antarctica”, passing the Melchior islands and the Schollaert Channel between Brabant and Anvers Island. We sail to the Neumayer Channel, where we position our ship for the multi-activity base camp. The protected waters around Wiencke Island will become our playground for all activities. In this alpine environment there are great opportunities to scout the region on foot, on inflatable rafts and on kayaks. Walkers will find opportunities to use snowshoes on hikes near the shore lines and the mountaineers will find their challenge by climbing hills and viewpoints further inland, i.e. Jabet Peak (540 m). All climbs and excursions can only be conducted in good weather conditions. We plan to stay two nights at anchor in order to implement two camp nights and two full activity days. We will visit the British research station and the post office Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. In good conditions and time allowing we sail through the spectacular Lemaire Channel to Booth Island, Pleneau and Petermann Island where we can find Adelie Penguins and Blue-eyed Shags. In this area there are good chances to encounter Humpback Whales, Minke Whales and Fin Whales. We choose another camp site which is suitable and close to next day’s activity. At Neko Harbour we will have the opportunity to set foot on the Antarctic Continent and enjoy the landscape during zodiac cruises, hikes and kayak excursions. A small group of mountaineers may climb up on higher grounds of the glacier. We will spend the night at Neko or near Paradise Bay with a camp erected ashore. We will leave early morning after breaking our last camp. We sail via Melchior Islands towards the open sea of the Drake Passage.
Days 10 – 11: At sea
On our way north, we again come across a great variety of seabirds while crossing the Drake Passage.
Day 12: Arrival Ushuaia
We arrive in the morning in Ushuaia and disembark marking the end of the cruise.