Trekking for Snow Leopards - 11 nights

Trident Gurgaon is a luxury hotel located in Udyog Vihar, Phase V, Gurgaon, just minutes from Delhi’s international airport. Nearby attractions include DLF Cyber Hub, Kingdom of Dreams, and Ambience Mall, offering guests vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Guest rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD televisions, tea and coffee makers, and spacious work desks for comfort and convenience. Guests can savour diverse cuisines at the hotel’s five restaurants and bars, ranging from Indian specialities to international favourites. Facilities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, landscaped gardens, and extensive conference spaces, making it ideal for both leisure and business travellers.

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Credit: TridentHotelshttps://www.tridenthotels.com/

Credit: TridentHotelshttps://www.tridenthotels.com/

Credit: TridentHotelshttps://www.tridenthotels.com/

The Grand Dragon Ladakh is situated in the ancient city of Leh and it overlooks the famous Cold Desert and the surrounding mountains. Rooms come with standard amenities including a work desk, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary natural spring water, free Wi-Fi, well stocked mini fridge, in room electric safe, hair dryer, individually controlled heating radiator, tea/coffee making facilities, 40 inch LED TV with Satellite channels and modern private bathroom. Facilities include a restaurant, open terrace, garden, coffee shop, banquet hall and meeting facilities.

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The Snow Leopard Lodge is the only dedicated wildlife lodge in Ladakh. It began originally as a homestay owned by one of Ladakh’s top snow leopard trackers – Tchewang Norbu – under the auspices of a program initiated by the Snow Leopard Conservancy designed to use tourism as a conservation tool for the preservation of snow leopards and their ecosystem by putting revenue directly into the local community.

The Lodge is located in the village of Ulley in West Ladakh, at an altitude of 13,000 feet. It is 2 - 3 hours driving time from Leh. Ulley itself is a hamlet of just 7 houses beyond which are the high summer pastures. This is excellent Ibex country and an area that has only recently been developed for Snow Leopard tracking. It has quickly gained a reputation not just for the high numbers of Snow Leopards but as one of the best areas to see Ibex, Urial, Wolf, Red Fox, Bearded and Himalayan Griffon Vultures and Golden Eagles.

The Snow Leopard lodge is also open in the summer from which to enjoy not just the stunning high altitude fauna, but also the flora of Ladakh, both on foot and using vehicles, guided all the way by our excellent nature guides and spotters.

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The lodge back in 2015 Credit: Nick Garbutt The only wilderness lodge in Ladakh

Ladakhi Urial or Red Sheep Credit: Nick Garbutt Herds of Urial dot the lower slopes of the valley below the Lodge

Snow Leopard Cubs Credit: Nick Garbutt Clicked at Snow Leopard Lodge, Ulley in March 2017

Stay in the heart of the Trans-Himalayan Wilderness Credit: Nick Garbutt Room with a view ( may include a Snow Leopard )

Snow Leopard in the snow Credit: Nick Garbutt A perfect habitat

Bharal or Blue Sheep Credit: Surya Ramachandran A surprise visitor to the Ulley region

Twin bedrooms with ensuite bathroom Twin bedrooms with shared bathroom Single room with en suite bathroom

There are three comfortable twin bedrooms with attached bathrooms in the annexe which is about 50 meters from the main lodge. In winter there is no running water and hot water for washing is delivered in buckets. As also cold water for the toilet.

There are five comfortable twin bedrooms with shared bathrooms in the main lodge. Four rooms are on the ground floor sharing two bathrooms. One room is on the first floor. There are two rooms in the annexe sharing one bathroom. In winter there is no running water and hot water for washing is delivered in buckets. As also cold water for the toilet.

This room is on the first floor of the main lodge. In winter there is no running water and hot water for washing is delivered in buckets. As also cold water for the toilet.

Property Facilities

Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Malaria Free, Secure Parking, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets, Heater, Lounge Area

Available Services

Laundry Service (Available), Private Vehicle (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Walks, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, General Sightseeing, Golf, Hiking, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)

The Grand Dragon Ladakh is situated in the ancient city of Leh and it overlooks the famous Cold Desert and the surrounding mountains. Rooms come with standard amenities including a work desk, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary natural spring water, free Wi-Fi, well stocked mini fridge, in room electric safe, hair dryer, individually controlled heating radiator, tea/coffee making facilities, 40 inch LED TV with Satellite channels and modern private bathroom. Facilities include a restaurant, open terrace, garden, coffee shop, banquet hall and meeting facilities.

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