SNOW LEOPARD PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION
Kibber National Park, India
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JANUARY 2026
- 13 Day trip with 9 days of wildlife viewing -
6 SPACES
THE ADVENTURE
Welcome to our off-the-beaten-path expedition in search of the most elusive big cat on the planet – the snow leopard.
Our journey takes us to the Himalaya mountains, all the way up to a place called Spiti Valley and a wildlife sanctuary named Kibber.
The star of our adventure is the snow leopard. It's famous for being elusive and beautiful. We'll also seek out mountain wildlife, like Himalayan ibex, blue sheep, red foxes, and a very special bird of prey called lammergeirs, the bone eater.
Finding snow leopards in the wild is not easy, but we have experts who know all the secrets of these mountains. They'll help you find the cats and other high altitude wildlife.
Last time we went on this trip, it was a big success, and now we're going back for more fun!
Our adventure will last for 13 days, and it will be packed with exciting animal moments, amazing mountain views, and unforgettable memories.
If you're up for this exciting journey, come with us to Spiti Valley. Get ready for an adventure that will show you the incredible white wilderness and the amazing wildlife living high up in these mountains.
This will be an adventure you'll never forget!
Trip Cost is $5,280 per person.
with a $1,000 deposit required to reserve your space.
PRICE INCLUDES
Private van ride from Chandigarh Airport / Hotel to Kibber Village and back to Chandigarh Airport / Hotel
First Night Hotel Stay in Chandigarh.
Hotel at Rampur Bushahr, at the Nau Nabh Heritage Hotel - travel days, (double occupancy).
All meals are included during the journey.
Restaurant charges included at Nau Nabh Heritage Hotel. 1 free complimentary drink at the Bar.
Forest department fees
Village cleaning fees
10 night stay at the Red Fox Homestay, Rooms with attached toilet, firewood heaters in each room.
3 meals a day, Tea, and snacks at Kibber Village (Red Fox Homestay)
1 Porter per participant to help you carry equipment on the field
1 Visit to the Kee Monastery
Generator back up
Firewood for your burners
Expert snow leopard spotters to help you on the field with sightings.
PRICE EXCLUDES;
Airfare, crew gratuities, health and travel insurance, snow gear rentals, any meals or hotel stays not mentioned in itinerary.
YOUR NEXT MOVE…
Let us know you would like to join us… or that you would like more information on this trip.
Check out our 2023 Snow Leopard Trip Report.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
TRAVEL DAY
We pick you up at the Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), or your airport hotel. We depart at 7:30AM for the journey to Kibber. (You may need to arrive a day early to be there for our early morning departure.). We will drive all day and overnight at a hotel in the town of Rampur, Bushahr.
DAY 2
TRAVEL DAY CONTINUES…
Another full day of driving. 7:30AM departure and we continue our journey… We will stop to acquire our Visas that will allow us to visit the reserve, then continue onto the town of Kibber in the late evening.
DAY 3 - 11 (9 days)
WILDLIFE VIEWING
Early morning rise, breakfast then we will head out for the day to seek out snow leopards and other wildlife of the sanctuary. Everyday is different, our primary goal is to find snow leopards, but if not then we will seek out; blue sheep, Ibex, Tibetan Foxes, or birds of prey.
DAY 12
DEPARTURE DAY
We depart from Kibber first thing in the morning and drive to Rampur, Bushahr, where we will over night at the hotel.
DAY 13
DEPARTURE DAY CONTINUES…
We will leave the hotel at first light and drive to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) or leave you at an airport hotel.
Please make return flights for late in the evening, or the following morning.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
PAYMENT POLICY FOR THIS EXPEDITION
A non-refundable deposit of $1500 USD is required to reserve a space on SDM adventures.
50% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 180 days prior to departure.
100% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 90 days prior to departure.
A 4% surcharge is applied to payments made via credit card.
A 3% paypal surcharge is applied to payments made using paypal.
Payments can also be made via wire transfer. Just let us know and we will send you the bank transfer info.
Please add $40 to cover bank fees.Payments can be made by mailing a U.S. Check, or U.S. Money Order Payable to:
SDM adventures
332 East 15th St.
San Juan, Texas 78589
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THIS EXPEDITION
All cancellations made more than 120 days prior to departure will receive refund (less an administrative fee of $1500 USD per person). This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if we manage to fill the trip after you cancel, we will apply the deposit towards any of our trips that you sign up for, during the following 12 months. If you cancel again during that period, you will lose the deposit.
Cancellations made (91 to 120), calendar days prior to departure, are assessed a cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip price, (including extensions).
Cancellations made within 90 days of departure date will not be refunded, therefore we strongly recommend all guest purchase travel insurance.
All cancellations must be made in writing by mail or by email to sdm@sharkdivermag.com, - received and acknowledged by SDM Adventures.
We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.
No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after an expedition begins.
We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.