TRAVEL: Ghost of the Himalayas wildlife- and photo-expedition

Snow Leopard – Image: Encounters Asia

Travel: With fewer than 100 snow leopards remaining in Ladakh, India, tracking the species is an epic experience, even by the highest safari standards. Encounters Asia leads world-class wildlife and photography expeditions to capture the snow leopard, known as the Ghost of the Himalayas, on camera.

These expeditions are accompanied by expert trackers and a support team of chefs, porters and guides who make the experience spectacular. There is no mountaineering required – anyone who is a good hiker can enjoy the trip comfortably, says Encounters Asia.

Encounters Asia’s lodge is a community-driven, sustainable tourism initiative. Each expedition benefits an entire village. Initially, the snow leopards were perceived as a menace and a threat. Today, the story has been turned around on its head with community development and conservation efforts at the forefront. Locals not only benefit from tourism during the tough winters, but also raise their children to save the snow leopard from extinction, and preserve its habitat.

There is still space available on Encounters Asia’s January 2027 departure. With a max of 8 pax, it’s an intimate, unforgettable wildlife experience. If  travelers are up for the adventure, it is a wildlife lover’s dream. Each Snow Leopard expedition is a once in a lifetime journey, unlike any other, says Encounters Asia.

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