Snow Leopard Expedition Tour – Chicham
10 Nights / 11 Days | High-Altitude Snow Leopard Tracking in Chicham
Join our 11-day snow leopard safari in Chicham, Spiti. Experience high-altitude tracking, rare sightings, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Tour Dates
- 26 Jan 2026 to 5 Feb 2026
- 8 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026
- 26 Feb 2026 to 8 Mar 2026
- 10 Mar 2026 to 20 Mar 2026
- 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
- Customizable
Highlights
Snow Leopard Expedition Tour – Chicham
- Track the elusive snow leopard in Chicham with expert local guides who understand the terrain and behavior of these rare cats.
- Spend several days in the high-altitude landscapes of Spiti, giving you the best possible chance of wildlife encounters.
- Witness the stunning Himalayan views surrounding Chicham, with dramatic snow-covered peaks and deep valleys.
- Visit Key Monastery on the way to Chicham, one of the most iconic cultural landmarks in Spiti Valley.
- Cross the famous Chicham Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in Asia, offering spectacular views of the gorge below.
Tour Overview
Snow Leopard Expedition Tour – Chicham
The Snow Leopard Expedition in Chicham takes you deep into the high-altitude landscapes of Spiti Valley, where the “ghost of the mountains” roams. Based entirely in the village of Chicham, this tour focuses on maximizing your chances of spotting snow leopards with the help of expert trackers and naturalists. Days are spent scanning ridgelines, valleys, and cliffs for wildlife, while evenings bring warm hospitality in a traditional Spitian setting. Along the way, you’ll also experience cultural highlights like Key Monastery and the dramatic Chicham Bridge. More than a safari, this is an immersion into one of the harshest yet most beautiful habitats on earth, where every sighting is the reward of patience and persistence.
Tour Itinerary
Snow Leopard Expedition Tour – Chicham
- Day 1: Travel from Chandigarh to Thanedar, passing Shimla, and reach the Himalayan foothills.
- Day 2: Drive from Thanedar to Kalpa along the Sutlej River with views of the Kinner Kailash Massif.
- Day 3: Journey from Kalpa to Kaza via Khab and Malling Nallah, entering Spiti at Sumdo.
- Day 4: Drive from Kaza to Chicham, passing Key Monastery and crossing the iconic Chicham Bridge.
- Days 5-9: Stay in Chicham and explore surrounding high-altitude terrain to track snow leopards and other wildlife.
- Days 10-11: Return journey from Chicham to Chandigarh with an overnight halt at Rampur, descending from the mountains.
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Tour Information
Booking Procedure
Inclusion
- Stay with tandoor heaters in all rooms to keep warmth during the nights.
- Attached western toilets with hot water provided by the homestay everyday.
- One personal porter for each participant who will accompany everyday.
- Expert snow leopard scanners who will be in the feild morning to evening.
- Homestay located just by the road side so participants don’t have to walk much everyday.
- Power backup at the homestay.
- Hot food provided to participants while they are on feild.
- Backup Vehicle during the entire tour.
Exclusion
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Cancelation Policy
- If cancellation requested before 120 days (or more) prior to departure, Full refund.
- If cancellation requested before 60 days (or more) prior to departure – 75% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 45 to 59 days prior to departure – 50% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 30 to 44 days prior to departure – 25% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 15 to 29 days prior to departure – 10% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested less than 15 days prior to departure, No Show – No Refund.
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