Visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace for a gentle day of acclimatization. Optional short birding walk near the Indus River wetlands to look for ibises, ducks, and foxes. Final preparations for the mountain expedition. Overnight in Leh.

Drive to Zingchen (1 hr), the entry point to Hemis National Park. Trek or follow the jeep track to Rumbak village with porters/ponies. Setup camp or stay in a local homestay. Evening scan with the spotter team for Blue Sheep and Snow Leopard signs.

Early morning scanning from strategic viewpoints around Rumbak and Tarbung Valleys. Track movements of prey species like Blue Sheep and Himalayan Ibex. With luck, experience your first Snow Leopard sighting. Interact with expert local spotters.

Trek deeper into the valley, an ideal spot for snow leopard pugmarks and high-altitude photography. Spot Red Fox, Woolly Hare, and the majestic Lammergeier. Overnight near Yurutse village at 4,100 m.

Spend four full days in prime snow leopard habitat. Engage in morning and evening tracking sessions with midday rest and wildlife photography lessons. Enjoy tea with local families to learn about conservation efforts and the "Ghost of the Mountains."

Morning trek back to Zingchen followed by a drive to Leh. Enjoy a hot shower and a rest day. Optional evening visit to the Leh market or Shanti Stupa for sunset views. Overnight in Leh hotel.

A buffer day reserved for weather contingencies or delayed sightings. Visit the Stok Palace Museum or Hemis Monastery. Explore Leh town for local handicrafts and souvenirs. Overnight in Leh.

Early morning transfer to the Kushok Bhakula Airport for your flight back to Delhi, carrying unforgettable memories of the Ladakhi wilderness.