- Arrive in Chandigarh before 12 PM (airport or railway station).
- Meet the group and begin the drive to Rampur, with lunch at Timber Trail, Parwanoo.
- Reach Nau Nabh Heritage Hotel by evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Rampur.
- Drive duration: approx. 8 hours including breaks.
- Early morning departure from Rampur at 7 AM with packed breakfast.
- Drive to Tabo, halting midway for lunch.
- Check into a clean, comfortable homestay ideal for altitude adjustment.
- Evening rest and acclimatisation walk.
- Overnight stay at Tabo.
- Drive duration: 10–12 hours (weather dependent).
- Early visit to Tabo Monastery, then continue driving to Kibber Village (approx. 2 hours).
- En-route wildlife stops if any sightings occur.
- Settle into your heated homestay equipped with wood stoves and electric blankets.
- Short acclimatisation walk around Kibber in the afternoon.
- Evening briefing on snow leopard tracking techniques.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Kibber.
- Morning tea/coffee at 6:30 AM, breakfast by 7:15 AM.
- Spotters begin early search for snow leopards.
- Guests can photograph Blue Sheep, Ibex, or Red Fox nearby.
- Lunch served at sighting site or homestay.
- Evening rest and dinner at the lodge.
- Overnight stay at Kibber.
- Early departure after breakfast to the designated snow leopard site.
- Depending on sightings, spend the day photographing from vantage points or portable shelters.
- Hot lunch and beverages served on site.
- Evening return to homestay.
- Dinner and image review session.
- Continue with daily snow leopard tracking and photographic opportunities.
- If sighting occurs, optional short trek or yak ride to approach viewing point.
- Use of chairs, insulated mats, and tents for comfort at the site.
- Oxygen and safety support always available.
- Evening at leisure.
- Optional morning walk around Kibber and Key Monastery area.
- Photography of local wildlife and landscapes.
- Afternoon tracking session for new snow leopard activity zones.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Kibber.
- Early morning departure for the final snow leopard tracking session.
- Focus on capturing different behaviors or species such as Lammergeier or Golden Eagle.
- Return to homestay for closing dinner and group discussion.
- Overnight stay at Kibber.
- Early morning departure from Kibber.
- Scenic drive back to Rampur with lunch stop on the way.
- Check into Nau Nabh Heritage Hotel or equivalent.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Rampur.
- After breakfast, drive back to Chandigarh for onward flights or train connections.
- End of expedition.
- Travel between Chandigarh and Kibber (round trip) with night halts at Rampur and Tabo.
- Accommodation in well-furnished hotels and homestays on all-meals basis (twin-sharing).
- Dedicated local porters/helpers for each participant.
- Camera, park, and equipment fees including poles, chairs, shade tents, and electric blankets.
- Local transportation in Toyota Innova/Maruti Gypsy or similar based on terrain.
- Experienced spotters, guides, and trackers for reliable sightings.
- Tea, snacks, and mineral water during field sessions.
- First-aid kit, SpO₂ devices, oxygen cylinders, and emergency evacuation support.
- All applicable taxes.
- DSLR/Mirrorless cameras with telephoto lenses preferably 500mm and above.
- 70–200mm and wide-angle lenses for portraits and landscapes.
- Extra batteries, chargers, and memory cards (cold drains batteries fast).
- Beanbag or monopod for stable shooting.
- Layered thermal clothing, gloves, balaclava, snow boots.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm.
- Personal medications, first-aid, and hydration essentials.
- Power banks and external drives.
- Binoculars for distant wildlife observation.
- Tour confirmation will be provided after 50% of the payment is received.
- Full payment must be made at least 2 months before the tour date.
- 30% of the tour amount is non-refundable once safaris are booked.
- Cancellation between 30–60 days before the tour date will receive a 50% credit note.
- Cancellation 30 days before the tour date will not receive any refund.
Please note that credit notes can be used for future bookings with elephUswild adventures.
