TOURS & PRICES

​The main emphasis in all our tours is on the observation of the bird population of Ladakh. If the below mentioned programs do not fit your time schedule, let us know.

​We are happy to organize your individual birding or wildlife experience according to your needs.

Contact us for your personal birding tour.​
We put together some package tours for you with itineraries, dates, and prices. In all our programs we insert acclimatization time as you will be navigating on altitudes of 3,500 meters and above.

Birding tours in Ladakh are usually possible throughout the year. However, the best time for birding activities is in the months of March and April as well as from mid August to mid October.

Birding Tour (5 days/4 nights)

While observing the bird population, you may have the chance to spot other wild animals, too! This birding tour has been put together especially for those bird lovers, photographers or nature fans who have less time at their disposal for a trip to Ladakh.

Day-to-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Leh. Pick-up by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel. Acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Afternoon sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle with car, explore Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 2 Visit of some birding hot spots around Leh, like Shey, Thiksey, Chuchot, Spituk marshes and Gupuks Lake near Phey. Overnight in the hotel at Leh.
Day 3 Drive to Tsokar Lake (170 km,  5 to 6 hrs). Early morning start from Leh so that Tso Kar can be reached by lunch time. During this drive there is the possibility to encounter birds and wild animals in Rong of Gya Meru, Rumtse, around Taglang-la pass as well as near Debring. Nature walk around the lake in the afternoon to spot different birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 4 Early rising in the morning, enjoying a cup of tea and then go for nature walk along the lake to spot birds. Comeback to Deluxe Camp or hotel for breakfast. After that, we will drive till Tasabuk lake which is the breeding ground for many bird species. We can explore this beautiful lake until about mid-day. Afternoon drive back for Leh. Good chances to spot many mammals and birds en route back to Leh. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 5 Fly back to your next destination with sweet memories from Ladakh.

Prices 2022
​For 1 person INR   58,600/-, for 2 people INR   68,600/-, for 3 people INR   88,600/-, for 4 people INR   98,600/-, for 5 people INR 1,18,000/-
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Common Starling
What is included
  • Airport transfers: upon arrival from airport to hotel, at departure from hotel to airport
  • Hotel (A Class) with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All surface transport indicated in the itinerary
  • Inner-line permit fee, Wildlife fee for the applicable area
  • Camps and Home Stays on full board (all meals)
  • Spotting scope, binoculars
What is not included
  • Personal expenses, such as table drinks, room service items, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip program due to circumstances beyond our control, such as airline cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction, changing weather conditions, sickness, natural disaster, etc.
  • Liability for insurance against injury, accidents, damage to or loss of goods
  • Camera fee or any item not specifically listed in the itinerary

Ladakh Birding Tour (8 days/7 nights)

In this tour, the main emphasis is on birding, so that you can spend as much time for your much-loved activity as possible. While observing the bird population, you may have the chance to spot other wild animals of Ladakh, too.

Day-to-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Leh. Pick-up by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel.  This is your acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Afternoon sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle with car, explore Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Leh hotel.
Day 2: Visit some birding spots around Leh, like Shey, Thiksey, Chuchot and Spituk marshes. Night at the Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Tsokar Lake (170 km,  5 to 6 hrs). Evening nature walk around the lake to spot some birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 4: Around Tsokar Lake. We spend the day around this salted water lake, surrounded by barren mountains. Good chances to spot many mammals and birds of Ladakh. Overnight in Camp or Hotel.
Day 5: Drive of 3 to 4 hours to Tso Moriri Lake via Polokongka-la (4,920 m) and Namshang-la (4,800 m). The Tso Moriri Lake is on an altitude of 4,520 m. During the entire drive we have good chances to spot birds and other wild animals. Overnight in Camp or Hotel.
Day 6: Drive from Tso Moriri Lake to Hanle via Mahe (approx. 160 km, 4 to 5 hrs). Also on this drive, we have opportunity to see many birds or mammals of Ladakh. Overnight in local Home Stays.
Day 7: Drive from Hanle to Leh (250 km, approx. 6 to 7 hrs). Very nice drive along the Indus River, spotting of birds possible. Overnight in Leh Hotel.
Day 8: Departure from Leh with sweet memories from Ladakh. End of the tour.

Prices 2022
​For 1 person INR   78,600/-, for 2 people INR   98,800/-, for 3 people INR 1,32,600/-, for 4 people INR 1,53,800/-, for 5 people INR 1,80,000/-
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Black-necked Cranes
What is included
  • Airport transfers: upon arrival from airport to hotel, at departure from hotel to airport
  • Hotel (A Class) with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All surface transport indicated in the itinerary
  • Inner-line permit fee, Wildlife fee for the applicable area
  • Camps and Home Stays on full board (all meals)
  • Spotting scope, binoculars
What is not included
  • Personal expenses, such as table drinks, room service items, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip program due to circumstances beyond our control, such as airline cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction, changing weather conditions, sickness, natural disaster, etc.
  • Liability for insurance against injury, accidents, damage to or loss of goods
  • Camera fee or any item not specifically listed in the itinerary

Birding & Cultural Tour In Ladakh (10 days/9 nights)

This amazing tour brings together your enthusiasm for birding and the rich culture of Ladakh. Fortress-like monasteries, the amazing landscape and its friendly people will give you an insight into the unique culture of the Himalayan region. While observing birds, you can also enjoy the landscape, spot wild animals, and take photos.

Day-to-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Leh, acclimatization on 3,500 m altitude. You will be received by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle with car. Explore Leh main bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Leh hotel.
Day 2: Around Leh, sightseeing of Shey Castle, and Thiksey monastery as well as exploring nearby marshes for bird watching. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Nubra valley via the world's highest motorable pass, Khardong-la (5600 m / 18,380 feet), to reach Deskit, the capital of Nubra Valley. Afternoon visit Nubra valley or Optional Activity (1-hour camel ride in sand dunes). Overnight in fixed Deluxe Camp / Hotel.
Day 4: In the morning, visit the hot springs of Panamic, Samstanling monastery, and small volcanic crater lake near Tirisha. Drive back to Leh.
Day 5: Drive to Tsokar Lake (150 km,  5 to 6 hrs drive) via Taglang-La. In the afternoon, nature walk around the lake to see some birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 6: At Tsokar Lake. Fair chances of seeing wild animals, and observing many birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 7: Enjoy the breakfast and explore the marshes for more birds as well as animals. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh . Overnight in Leh.
Day 8: Drive to Pangong Lake (150 km). En route, visit Thiksey monastery. In the afternoon, birding and wildlife observation near Pangong Lake. Overnight at Pangong Camp or Hotel.
Day 9:  After breakfast, you will have more time for spotting birds. In the late morning drive back to Leh, en route visit Hemis. Spend the night in Hotel in Leh.
Day 10: Departure from Leh with sweet memories from Ladakh. End of the tour.

Prices 2022
​For 1 person INR   78,600/-, for 2 people INR   98,800/-, for 3 people INR 1,32,600/-, for 4 people INR 1,53,800/-, for 5 people INR 1,80,000/-
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Eurasian Cuckoo
What is included
  • Airport transfers: upon arrival from airport to hotel, at departure from hotel to airport
  • Hotel (A Class) with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All surface transport indicated in the itinerary
  • Inner-line permit fee, Wildlife fee for the applicable area
  • Camps and Home Stays on full board (all meals)
  • Spotting scope, binoculars
What is not included
  • Personal expenses, such as table drinks, room service items, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip program due to circumstances beyond our control, such as airline cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction, changing weather conditions, sickness, natural disaster, etc.
  • Liability for insurance against injury, accidents, damage to or loss of goods
  • Camera fee or any item not specifically listed in the itinerary

Birding Day Trips

​The two day trips detailed below are especially prepared for those travelers coming to Ladakh for any reason who have an extra day at their disposal.
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Gufugs Lake near Leh
Day Trip In The Indus Belt

During this day tour, you will be exploring several birding hot spots along the Indus river, like Shey, Thiksey, Chuchot, Spituk marshes and Gufugs Lake near Phey.

Please note: In this day trip you will be on an altitude between 3,300 and 3,350 m. The Indus Belt birding area is therefore little lower than Leh. This day trip can be used as acclimatization day, too.

Prices 2022
For 1 person INR 7,500/-, for 2 people INR 9,500/-, for 3 people INR 10,500/-, for 4 people INR 11,500/-
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Tso Kar Lake
Day Trip To Tso Kar

After breakfast, you will drive to Tso Kar (150 km,  5 to 6 hours drive) via Taglang-La. Nature walk around the lake to observe some birds. Late afternoon drive back to Leh.

Please note: The Tso Kar Lake lies on an altitude of 4,400 m which is much higher than Leh. Kindly make sure that you have spend a couple of days in Ladakh before you embark to this destination.
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Prices 2022
For 1 person INR 14,200/-, for 2 people INR 15,500/-, for 3 people INR 16,800/-, for 4 people INR 18,200/-

Snow Leopard Trek

The ideal time to observe the snow leopard is from October (end of autumn) to April (early spring). Mating season takes place usually during February and March. Places to observe this elusive animal are Hemis National Park, the south-facing side of the Ladakh Mountain Range, particularly Ney Phu, Ulley Phu, and the hills of Skindyang village.

While looking out for the snow leopard, there is also a good chance of spotting other wild animals, like Ibexes, Bharal or Blue Sheep (in Ladakhi known as napo), Urial Sheep (shapo), or other predators, like the Red Fox (watse), the Tibetan Wolf (shanku), or the Lynx. Smaller animals are also worth to observe, like the Palla's Cat, marmots, birds, etc.
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Snow Leopard
Day-to-day program
​Day 1: Arrival at Leh. Acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Pickup by our staff at the airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing by car of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Gonpa (monastery), then exploring Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 2: Around Leh. We will have two excursions with little walking. Visit of some marshes along the Indus River, and a nearby monastery. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 3: After breakfast, drive to the trail-head of our camp. All our bags will be transferred to be transported by horses or ponies, except what we wish to carry ourselves. Walk to our camp, lunch. The rest of the day will be spent around camp, looking for snow leopards, other mammals, and birds. We may offer the option to hike a couple more miles in the afternoon, before returning for dinner. Overnight in camp.
Day 4 - 10: Trek to snow leopard Husing or in Tarbong Valley. Overnight in camp.
Day 11: Trek back to Jingchan, drive to Leh. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 12: Departure from Leh with sweet memories of Ladakh. End of Tour.

​Departure Dates for 2022
​​Tour 1   25.01. to 05.02.2022
Tour 2   07.02. to 19.02.2022
Tour 3   23.02. to 07.03.2022
​Tour 4   05.03. to 17.03.2022
Tour 5   10.03. to 22.03.2022
Tour 6   25.03. to 06.04.2022

​Prices for 2022
​INR  2,15,000/- for a single person
INR  3,04,600/- for 2 people
INR  4,20,800/- for 3 people
INR  5,02,400/- for 4 people
INR  5,82,600/- for 5 people
​INR  6,66,600/- for 6 people
What is included
  • Transfer upon arrival from airport to hotel at Leh, departure from hotel at Leh to airport
  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast, lunch, dinner in A-class hotel at Leh
  • All surface transportation mentioned in the program
  • Fees for Inner-Line Permit, Entrance in National Park, Wildlife Fee for the applicable area
  • Local nature guide service
  • Camping accommodation with full board (all meals) by our local staff
  • Sleeping Tents, Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent​
  • Spotting scopes
  • Eco Generator for charging the batteries​
What is not included
  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Personal expenses, such as table drinks, room service items, laundry, phone calls, or tips
  • Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip program due to circumstances beyond our control, such as airline cancellation/re-scheduling, roadblocks, vehicle malfunction, sudden change in weather condition, sickness of participants, natural disasters, etc.
  • Liability for any insurance against injury, accidents, damage to or loss of goods
  • Camera Fee, or any item not specifically listed in the program​​​​

Did you know?

The snow leopard and the black-necked crane are the official state animals of the
​Union Territory of Ladakh.
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