This simple yet comfortable lodge is the ideal base from which to enjoy Ladakh's scenery and wildlife, which includes snow leopard, Asiatic ibex, Himalayan red fox, bharal and Tibetan partridge.
Snow Leopard Lodge consists of modest bedrooms, a dining room, kitchen and two separate western-style toilets and washrooms, which are heated, and have hot water in the mornings and evenings. It not only provides comfortable accommodation, but also has the benefit of channelling money directly into local hands, strengthening the habitat of the area's snow leopards.
Camp staff and a cook are brought in to cater for groups, and guests can benefit from extra heaters, mattresses, duvets, bed linen, hot water bottles and an assortment of hot drinks and snacks to alleviate the climate and effects of the altitude. This opportunity to live with a Ladakhi family and understand their lifestyle makes for a very special experience.
The guesthouse overlooks terraced fields and provides a superb view across the valley where there is a good chance to see Asiatic ibex and other wildlife.
Led by acclaimed wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt, this trip travels to the remote Ulley Valley on a quest for snow leopards. Based in a comfortable guesthouse, you will be accompanied by expert local trackers to maximise your chances of seeing and photographing this enigmatic mammal.
Find out more about Searching for Snow Leopards
With 15 species across its spectacular diversity of landscapes – more than any other country – India is the undisputed home of cats. This unique tour builds on Wildlife Worldwide’s decades of success tracking big cats in India, taking you in search of snow leopard, Asiatic lion, leopard and tiger.
Find out more about India’s Big Cats
Visiting the forest clad hills of Singalilia National Park for red panda, the snow-capped mountains of Ladakh for snow leopard and the teak forests and grasslands of Kanha National Park for tiger, this is the ultimate wildlife trip to India and Nepal for mammal, big cat and nature enthusiasts.
Find out more about India’s Tigers, Snow Leopards & Red Pandas
This tailor-made trip idea, accompanied by expert local trackers, spends a week at a remote yet comfortable lodge, and offers the chance to search the Ulley Valley for Himalayan wildlife, with a special focus on one of the world’s most mysterious and beautiful big cats – the snow leopard.
Find out more about Snow Leopards of Ladakh
The village of Ulley, which lies at the centre of three interlocking valleys, is surrounded by spectacular mountainous scenery, where you can observe the diverse wildlife of Ladakh. Highlights of the valley include Asiatic ibex, bharal, urial, Himalayan red fox, Himalayan wolf and the elusive snow leopard.
Find Out More about {acc:title}
Where: Ladakh State
Ideal for viewing: snow leopard, bharal, red fox, Tibetan partridge, Asiatic ibex
Excellent for: Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt, Snow leopard watching, Rare mammal watching
