Snow Leopard Adventures team of seasoned professionals in trekking in the Indian Himalayas can arrange treks to any part of India including the land of snows, temples and jungles — Uttarakhand, the ancient trans Himalayan kingdom known for its monasteries — Ladakh, the scenic and culturally rich state — Himachal Pradesh and the relatively unexplored state of Arunachal Pradesh.
The range of trekking offered by Snow Leopard Adventures in the Garhwal region varies between a quick four-day Gaja Trek through a forest in the Himalayan foothills to the eight-day Valley of Flowers trek which takes you to a valley ablaze with an amazing variety of flowers to the seven-day trek to the source of the holy Ganges — Gaumukh. In the Ladakh region, The Little Tibet Trek is one of the popular treks o ffered by Snow Leopard Adventures.
Snow Leopard Adventure treks are the epitome of professionalism and all you have to do is to enjoy the splendor and beauty of the Himalayas for trekking. An experienced team including guides trained in first-aid accompanies you. Your bags are carried on mules/ by porters and horses (wherever possible) bring up the rear to help you reach your destination if you get tired. Anybody who is reasonably healthy and enjoys the outdoors can join us on our trekking tours.
Suggested Programmes
The Little Tibet Trek
Though the mountains in Ladakh are dry and arid and have very little snow on them, for many this high altitude region is a completely magical place with its myriad hued mountains, high passes, ancient monasteries and friendly people and trekking in Ladakh has a very special allure.
Best Time: July -September
Duration: 16 days/ 15 Nights
Day 1: Delhi – Leh
Fly from Delhi to Leh. On arrival at Leh ( 3,521 m) , transfer to hotel. Because of the altitude, activities are kept to a minimum for the first couple of days. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Leh Hotel.
Day 2 : In Leh
After breakfast at leisure, sight seeing trip of Spituk monastery, which is about 8 km from Leh. This monastery standing on a hill with three chapels was founded in the 11th century and is the seat of the head lama of the Yellow Hat sect. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Leh Palace. Overnight at Leh Hotel.
Day 3: Around Leh
Drive to Hemis monastery visiting enroute Shey Palace and Thiksey Monastery. On return optional rafting trip from Karu to Choglamsar on the Indus River. Overnight at Leh Hotel.
Day 4: Leh – Kargil
Drive from Leh to Kargil (2740m), located on the bank of River Suru. Kargil was an important trading post on the Srinagar – Leh route. The drive is spectacular dotted with monasteries, bare plateaus and different hued bare hills. Overnight in camp set up en route.
Day 5: Kargil to Padum Drive
Drive from Kargil to Padum, the capital of the Zanskar valley.This valley was opened up for tourism even later than the rest of Ladakh but in a short while became very popular with trekkers. Overnight in camp set up en route.
Day 6: Padum to Reru trek
Trek from Padum to Reru. About 4 easy hours along the Tsarap Lingti river. Visit Bardaan and Mune monasteries en route.Overnight in camp set up en route.
Day 7: Reru-Bipul trek
Trek from Reru to Bipul. About 6/7 hours. Fairly long, but easy trek. Overnight in camp set up en route.
Day 8 : Bipul – Purni trek
About 5/6 hours of easy walk to Purni, a quaint little village. Overnight in camp set up en route.
Day 9: Purni – Phuktal – Purni
From Purni, walk to Phuktal monastery, carved out of the mountainside. The monastery has about 30 monks in residence. The visit takes about 5 hours. Overnight in camp.
Day 10: Purni – Kargyak
Today’s 7 to 8 hour trek goes through villages to Kargyak, the last of the villages of the Zanskar region. Overnight in camp.
Day 11: Kargyak – Lhakhang
Today is a 7 to 8 hour long but easy flat walk from Kargyak to Lhakhang. We have to cross a river before reaching Lhakhang. Overnight in camp.
Day 12: Lhakhang – Sumdo
The six-hour trek today involves the ascent to Shingkum la (5100 m) which is steep but the descent on the other side is gradual and easy. Overnight in camp at Sumdo village.
Day 13: Sumdo – Palmo
Today’s trek takes about 7 hours. Gradual descent upto Zanskar Sumdo. From Zanskar Sumdo to Palmo is a 3-hour easy trek. Overnight in camp.
Day 14: Palmo – Darcha -Manali
An easy 3-hour walk from Palmo to Darcha. Meet waiting jeeps at Darcha and drive to Manali. Overnight at Manali hotel.
Day 15: At Manali
At leisure in Manali. Sightseeing and walk through the bazaar.Overnight at Manali hotel.
Day 16: Fly Manali – Delhi
What to Bring Along
For Trekking:-
- Good walking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- 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
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
The Markha Valley Trek
Ladakh, with its awesome landscape and with its colourful people, is an amazing place to visit. This ethereal cold desert, known as ‘The Last Shangri La’ and ‘The Little Tibet’, seldom fails to surprise. Flanked by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram, Ladakh lies athwart two other mountain ranges i.e. the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range
Best Time: July-September
Duration: 10 days/ 9 Nights
Day 2: At Leh
Post breakfast, explore Leh Bazaar. Lunch. Post lunch, drive to Shanti Stupa for a bird’s eye view of Leh town and then walk down the steps of the Stupa. Visit Spituk Monastery. The Spituk Gompa “Exemplary”; located 7 km southwest of Leh, was founded in the 11th century AD, when the monastic community was introduced. Drive back to Leh. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: At Leh
Breakfast.Post breakfast we depart for a tour of the famous monasteries of Ladakh ie Hemis, Thiksey and Shey Palace. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Leh-Chilling
Early morning wake up call followed by breakfast. Post breakfast, we drive for about 65 kms to Chilling with packed lunch. Overnight at camp set up at Chilling.
Day 5: Chilling- Skiu trek
Early wake up followed by breakfast. Post breakfast, we walk to Skiu, a village in the Markha valley. We set camp at Skiu for the night. Overnight at camp.
Day 6: Skiu- Markha village trek
This is a lovely part of the Markha Valley where bushes grow thick along the river. The day is a fairly long one though the trekking is relatively easy. The trail goes steadily upwards to Markha (11,500ft). Overnight at camp set up at Markha village.
Day 7: On Trek
An easy walk over a rugged trail carved into the cliffs and sheer walls of the Markha canyon. En route visit the Umalung village and monastery. Ahead of Markha, landscape changes from the warm, relatively wooded section of the lower valley to starker areas past Umalung. We reach the farming village of Hankar, and carry on further to our camping site for the day. Overnight at camp.
Day 8: On Trek
Today’s trek entails 3-4 hours of hard climbing as the trail goes up a narrow valley past villages that look smaller than those before. Reach our camp site for the day. Overnight at camp.
Day 9 : Trek to Shang, Drive to Leh
Trek to Shang. From Shang, drive back to Leh via Hemis monastery. Overnight at Leh Hotel.
Day 10: At Leh
Early morning flight back to Delhi
For Trekking:-
- Good walking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- 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
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
Gaja Trek
This trek takes you past traditional mountain villages and gives you a glimpse of hill culture and lives.The snow-clad Himalayas provide a dramatic backdrop for this scenic trek.
Best Time: September – April
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Day 1: Arrive Camp Panther, Shivpuri
Day 2 : Drive to Gaja (50 Kms/ 2 Hrs) – Passar Khet Trek (18 Kms/ 6 Hrs)
Early morning wake up followed by breakfast. Post breakfast, we drive to Gaja (about 50 kms from camp), the starting point of our trek. On arrival at Gaja, we start our trek on a easy trail. After about 2 hours to reach our lunch spot, a beautiful scenic meadow. Post lunch, we trek for about 2 hours up hill and reach Ghanta Karna, an ancient temple.After spending some time at the temple, we trek downhill for 2 hrs and reach short of Passar Khet, our camping site for the day. On arrival, we set up camp. Overnight stay in dome tents.
Day 3: Trek Passar Khet – Shivpuri Village (18 Kms/ 6 – 7 Hrs)
Morning wake up followed by breakfast. Post breakfast, we walk gradually down for about 6 km on a forest trail. From there, we walk up to the ridge (20 min) and continue on a trail along the ridge. The trail for most part is on an exposed ridge overlooking the valleys on both sides but the trail ascends and descends gently. After about 4 hours of trekking we reach Timli Village. Picnic lunch en-route near the village temple. From the village, the trail moves downhill. It would take about 2 hours to reach our campsite for the day at Shivpuri Village. Overnight stay in dome tents.
Day 4: Trek Shivpuri – Neergaddu (Approx 16 Kms / 6 – 7 Hrs), Departure Camp
Post breakfast, we trek through forests for 5 km uphill to Bawani village. The trail has panoramic views of River Ganga and Shivpuri village and takes about 3 hours. We arrive at the top for lunch. After spending some time at the top we walk downhill passing a couple of hill villages. Arrive at the road head, board the waiting coach and drive back to Base Camp. Depart from Camp.
What to Bring Along
For Trekking:-
- Good walking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- 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
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
The Valley of Flowers Trek
The Valley of Flowers offers an enchanting sight of `a land ablaze with a bewildering variety of flowers fluttering in the gentle intermittent breeze which wafts their fragrance abroad, set amidst majestic snow clad mountains that stand in bold relief against the skyline’.
Best Time: July – September
Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
Arrive at Haridwar railway station or Dehradun Jolly grant airport from Delhi. Met and greet by our team members and transfer to the camp at Shivpuri village near Rishikesh. Lunch. Post lunch we leave for a 4 km trek to a Garhwali village. This trek meanders through the local school and brings you down to a Himalayan stream. You wade through the stream to cross it and walk back to camp. Dinner around a campfire. Overnight at Snow Leopard Adventures camp.
Day 2: Rishikesh – Auli (Drive: 295 km/ 8 hrs)
Post breakfast, drive to Auli on a mountainous road along the Ganga River and later by the Alaknanda River. After driving for about 140 km, we stop at Rudraprayag for lunch. It’s a small scenic town situated at the confluence of River Alaknanda and River Mandakini. We reach Auli in the evening and check in to the Resort. Auli is located at 2750 m and offers a panoramic view of Mt. Nanda Devi, Kamet, Trishul, Dronagiri, Beethartoli, Neelkanth, Mana Parwat, Hathi Parbat, Mukut Parbat, Ghori Parbat and Nar Parbat.
Day 3: Auli (Day for acclimatization)
Today after breakfast, we go for a warm up hike to Gorson point where one can enjoy amazing views of Nanda Devi. The trail is about 6 km. Post lunch, we go for a sightseeing trip to Joshimath, which according to Hindu mythology is the winter abode of a Hindu God, Badrinath. Joshimath is described in the ancient scriptures as Kartikeyapura, because the Katyuri kings named it after their God, Kartikeya. Established by Guru Shri Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD, Joshimath was the heart of religious and cultural activity in those days and continues to be the same even today. Walk around the quaint, small town of Joshimath and visit the Narasimha and the Vasudeva Temples. In the evening, take the cable car back to the resort. Overnight at the resort.
Day 4: Joshimath – Govindghat – Ghangaria (Drive: 18 km + Trek: 13 km)
After breakfast, we drive to Govindghat at the confluence of the Laxman Ganga & the Alaknanda rivers. After an early lunch, we start the gradual uphill trek to reach Ghangaria through dense vegetation. Ghangaria also known as Govind Dham is a base camp for the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. Evening arrive at Ghangaria and check into the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5: Ghangaria – Valley of Flowers – Ghangaria (Trek: 12 km)
Today after breakfast, we set out on for the trek with picnic lunch to the Valley of Flowers (3650-3965 m). The valley boasts of more than 300 species of rare wild flowers including the blue poppies, pink geraniums, blue and yellow pansies to name a few. Evening return back to base. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6: Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria (Trek: 12 km)
Today after breakfast, we set out on for the trek with picnic lunch to Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. One of the most holy Sikh shrines, Hemkund Sahib is a Sikh temple near the lake, Hemkund, a beautiful bluish green lake flanked by snow covered peaks. The 6-km trek to Hemkund is a steep climb along the Laxman Ganga river, which emanates from Hemkund. Evening return back to base. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7: Ghangaria – Govindghat – Rudraprayag (Trek + Drive: 148 km)
Morning after an early breakfast, start the return trek to Govindghat. Upon arrival, meet with the waiting vehicle and drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Evening arrive at Rudraprayag and check in at the hill resort. O/n at the Resort.
Day 8: Rudraprayag – Haridwar or Dehradun (Return drive 135 km/ 5 hrs)
Morning after an early breakfast, drive back to Snow Leopard Adventures Camp for lunch.
Post lunch, return to Delhi.
What to Bring Along
For Trekking:-
- Good walking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- 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
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
The Source of the Ganga Trek
The River Ganges or the Ganga is the most sacred river in Hindu religion and its source at Gaumukh on the Gangotri glacier is one of the holiest destinations for Hindu pilgrims, who come here to witness the birth of Mother Ganga. Our trek takes us to Gaumukh, the mythological source of the River Ganges, which is at the snout of the Gangotri glacier. At Gaumukh, blocks of glacier fall into the river and pilgrims dip themselves in the freezing water to “cleanse themselves of their sins”. The Gangotri glacier’s melting waters form the Bhagirathi River and at this point the river sparkles and starts its rapid descent through the mountains. A combination of the trek and the Bhagirathi rafting expedition is an excellent introduction to the adventure opportunities, the colourful culture and the traditional village life of the Himalayas.
Best Time: September-October & May-June
Duration: 10 days/ 9 Nights
Arrive at the Snow Leopard Adventures Camp in Shivpuri. Overnight at Camp.
Day 2: At Shivpuri
At the Snow Leopard Adventures Camp preparing for the expedition. Overnight at Camp.
Day 3: Drive to Uttarkashi (5 hour drive)
Begin drive towards the trek start point at Gangotri. Today’s drive entails a 140-km drive up to Uttarkashi (1158 m). Arrive and check into resort for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 4: Drive to Gangotri
After breakfast, drive to Gangotri. Arrive and check into tourist bungalow. Gangotri is at 3,048 m. Rest of the day at leisure for acclimatisation and to prepare for the trek. Dinner and overnight stay at Gangotri.
Day 5: At Gangotri
Free day at Gangotri for acclimatisation. Visit the Gangotri temple and ashrams. Short warm up trek. Dinner and overnight stay at Gangotri.
Day 6: Trek to Bhujbasa (Trek 14 km)
After breakfast depart for 14-km trek to Bhujbasa at 3,800m. Establish camp at Bhujbasa. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
Day 7: Trek to Gaumukh (Trek 10 km)
After breakfast, start the two-hour trek to Gaumukh (3892 m) the mythological source of the Ganges. We have the option of carrying on to Tapovan (4463 m), a grassy meadow on the eastern bank of Gangotri glacier, which is the base camp for climbing expeditions to the beautiful Shivling (6,543 m), the Matterhorn of the Himalayas. Trek back to Bhujbasa after picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
Day 8: Return to Uttarkashi
Trek back to Gangotri and drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight at Uttarkashi.
Day 9: Drive to Shivpuri
Early Morning drive to Snow Leopard Adventures Camp. Overnight at camp.
Day 10: Drive to onward destination
Depart on the six hour drive to Delhi.
What to Bring Along
For Trekking:-
- Good walking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- 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
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
Trek to Dodital
Dodital- a stunning alpine lake is perched at an altitude of 10,850 ft in the Garhwal Himalayas The clear, spring-fed lake, surprising by lush forests of oak and pine, retains an unspoiled ambience.
Best Time: September-October & April-June
Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
Day 1: Delhi- Snow Leopard Adventures Camp
Arrive Snow Leopard Adventures Camp. Dinner and overnight stay at camp.
Day 2: Drive to Uttarkashi
Early morning wake up called by breakfast. Post breakfast, we start the drive to Uttarkashi (148 kms). Overnight in nature resort in Uttarkashi.
Day 3: Start Trek
After visiting some temples in Uttarkashi, we drive for half an hour to Kalyani, the starting point of the trek. We trek to Agoda and camp near Agoda in dome tents.
Day 4: On Trek
After an early breakfast, we trek to Dodital. We spend the night in camp set up in Dodital.
Day 5: On Trek
We make a leisurely start in the morning and spend some time exploring the site.After an early lunch, we trek back to Agoda. Overnight in camp.
Day 6: Back to Shivpuri
We trek down for six km to Kalyani and drive back to the Snow Leopard Adventures camp.
Lunch enroute. Reach camp late evening. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 7: Return to Delhi
Drive back to Delhi
What to Bring Along
For Trekking:-
- Good walking shoes (not new)
- Small knapsack
- Long trousers
- Rain gear (Poncho)
- 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
- Camera
- Musical instrument/ reading/ writing material
- Your Spirit of Adventure and sense of humour!
Sample itineraries (TBA)
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