Big Cats in India Tour

The following morning, before travelling to Kibber, we will stop by the Tabo monastery. The elevation of Kibber is 14,500 feet. If there are any snow leopard sightings on the 2-hour journey to Kibber, we will drop you off and get you set up with your cameras. The porter and guide will come and help you, but it is preferable to ascend, acclimatise, and return once you have recovered because weariness might cause mountain sickness. We’ll make a decision then based on how challenging it is to get to the sighting place.

You can take a quick stroll through the village of Kibber after settling into your rooms at the homestay there. If there are any sightings in the afternoon, we will take you there as soon as we learn about them. To make it easier for the visitors to get to the location than by hiking, we use a Maruti Suzuki Gypsy. As one makes their way to the snow leopard spot, there will be several instances where they may have to trek for 100 to 400 yards. If riding a yak seems pleasant, it is also an option.

The typical daily schedule is as follows: Morning tea or coffee is served about 6:30 AM, and breakfast is served at 7:15 AM. By 7:15 AM, the spotters gather for a meeting before departing for potential snow leopard sighting locations. After breakfast is finished, guests can leave the building to observe Ibex, Red Fox, and Blue Sheep. We advise everyone to stay close to the guesthouse until they have heard of an excellent snow leopard sighting before venturing out to look for other wildlife that is common in the region. Typically, lunch is served at the snow leopard sighting location.

On days when there aren’t any sightings, we’ll return to the homestay and eat lunch there. The homestay always serves dinner. At the site and the guesthouse, tea, coffee, and snacks are provided between meals. Throughout the journey, free mineral water is provided. An electric heater and a wood-burning hot burner are provided in each room. There is an electric blanket on each bed. Also available are heavy quilts. There are also bath towels available. In the event that the power goes out, there is a generator set.

In the winter, there is no flowing water. Every day, hot water will be available for washing up. There is a dry toilet in the room. There will be toilet paper and wet wipes available. If anyone wishes to take a bath, hot water will be available in the private bathroom. There is a porter accessible for every visitor. During your visit, there is nothing you need to lift. The porter will also carry your daytime camera bag or backpack in addition to your camera. There are additional scanner guides available to increase the likelihood of accurate and timely observations.

To sit down for photos, you will be given a chair or stool and a walking pole. There is also a tent set up in case someone needs to lay down. Inside the tent are insulated mats. While travelling to the sighting spot, the group also carries an oxygen tank. A gadget to measure oxygen saturation is available to check for any signs of shortness of breath. The escort will lead you and be on hand to help with any problems you encounter. There is a plan in place to descend the visitor to a lower elevation if they are experiencing mountain sickness or shortness of breath. Detours of up to 30 kilometres may be necessary to reach fresh or different Snow Leopard sighting locations.

This is the routine for 6 days.

Accommodation: Homestay