SNOW LEOPARDS
10 NATIONAL PARKS TO SPOT SNOW LEOPARDS IN INDIA
Hemis National Park, Ladakh
This high-altitude wildlife reserve is home to approximately 200 snow leopards, the highest density of this species found in any protected area globally.
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Known for its diverse wildlife species, including the rare Himalayan snow leopard. The winter treks in this area offer a chance to spot these majestic big cats.
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Home to an impressive range of biodiversity, the park also provides shelter to snow leopards, which are believed to inhabit the park’s highest, tree-line regions.
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Located in the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh, the park is home to several animals and birds, including the endangered snow leopard.
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A popular destination for snow leopard safaris in both Uttarakhand and India, its first sighting was recorded in December 2013.
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Covering an area of approximately 472.08 square kilometres, it was established to protect the dwindling snow leopard population that resides in the park’s higher altitudes.
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The park is a biodiverse region that shelters rare and endangered species, such as the Asiatic black bear, brown bear, blue sheep, and snow leopard.
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Covering approximately 850 sq km, the park is one of the top destinations in India for snow leopard sightings, alongside Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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The park is unique in being the only park in the world to host all four major feline species: the Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard.
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The Upper Spiti Valley is home to a significant population of snow leopards, with winter in the valley presenting a viable destination for snow leopard hotspots.
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