Snow Leopards, High Mountains and Wild Adventures: Ladakh to Launch India’s First High-Altitude Safari
Ladakh is preparing to offer wildlife lovers an experience unlike any other in India The Union Territory is set to introduce the country s first High-Altitude Wildlife Safari allowing visitors to explore some of its spectacular mountain habitats through guided Jeep safaris Approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena the initiative will cover popular wildlife and birdwatching routes across Hemis National Park Changthang and Karakoram wildlife sanctuaries as well as landscapes including Nubra Sham Zanskar Kargil and Drass The aim is simple let visitors experience Ladakh s incredible wildlife without putting its fragile ecosystems at risk Chasing a Glimpse of the Snow LeopardFor wildlife enthusiasts the biggest attraction will undoubtedly be the snow leopard Ladakh is India's most important region for spotting this elusive mountain predator and is estimated to be home to snow leopards out of an estimated national population of around But the safari will offer much more