We also offers diverse winter and summer activities, giving you the chance to discover the TransHimalayan mountain scape and the unique and varied wildlife that flourishes across seasons.
Immersive Landscape
The lodges are focussed on the quest to find the elusive cat. But there is much in the region to explore.
Mountain Exploration & Hiking
Experience the trans-Himalayan wilderness on foot during the vibrant summer months. Explore the mountains’ biodiversity by hiking various natural trails alongside our naturalists and trackers. Guided excursions allow you to truly immerse yourself in the colourful wild flower beds, breeding birds, and charismatic mammals that roam the slopes. Enjoy guided day hikes or book an overnight camping excursion in spectacular, remote pastures where streams originate. You can also mountain cycle the winding roads and dirt tracks to monasteries and villages. Experience this breathtaking landscape the “snow leopard way”.
Explore the most remote, spectacular landscapes of the trans-Himalayan wilderness with an overnight camping excursion. Hike with our expert trackers and naturalists to exclusive pastures valley heads where streams originate. Campsites, such as the lake above Ulley, are chosen based on your interests and fitness, providing the flexibility to explore high country and enjoy wildlife at leisure. Equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, and air mattresses, is carried by yaks or dzos, allowing you to focus on the landscapes and wildlife.
ExclusiveCamping Excursions
Mountain Biking Adventures
Explore the stunning Trans-Himalayan scenery by mountain bike. The winding mountain roads and dirt tracks around Ulley and Mangyu are fantastic for mountain cycling. Utilize our good quality mountain bikes to explore on your own, or join a guided cycling trip with a naturalist. Pedal through historic villages, visit ancient monasteries, or simply wander without a fixed plan, immersing yourself in the remote landscape. While the trails are extremely accessible, guests should be fit cyclists to fully enjoy this unique summer activity. Cycles are available at the lodge and included in the all-inclusive package.
The Snow Leopard Lodges serve as an ideal base for insightful cultural excursions. Guests can take guided day and half-day trips to access significant sites in the Sham area, including the ancient monasteries at Alchi, Ridzong, Likhir, Lamayuru, and Mangyu, and the fortress at Basgo. For history enthusiasts, visiting the well-preserved Petroglyph site at Domkhar is a must, offering insights into the lives of Ladakh’s first people. Additionally, exploring the historic villages of Ulley and Mangyu provides interesting learning about the agrarian lifestyles of the mountain folk.
