Explore the untouched winter wilderness of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, in a once-in-a-lifetime 10 Nights / 11 Days expedition to photograph the Snow Leopard in its raw Himalayan habitat. With professional field guidance, local spotters, and exclusive post-processing sessions, this is your chance to frame the spirit of the mountains — the Ghost Cat — against dramatic snow-covered landscapes.
Ex–Chandigarh | All-Inclusive | Twin Sharing Stay | Limited Batch
📍 Updated Expedition Highlights:
❄️ 10 Nights / 11 Days in Spiti Valley (via Chandigarh)
🐆 Guided Snow Leopard Tracking with Expert Local Spotters
📸 On-field Wildlife Photography Workshop with Jayanta Guha
🧭 Daily Treks & Wildlife Observation in Remote Valleys
🛏️ Homestay Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
🚙 All Ground Transfers from Chandigarh in 4x4 SUVs
🍽️ All Meals Included (local Himalayan cuisine)
💻 Post-Processing Sessions in Evenings
✅ Inclusions
🚙 All ground transport Ex–Chandigarh (Chandigarh–Spiti–Chandigarh)
🏔️ 10 Nights Twin-Sharing Accommodation (Warm homestays & guesthouses)
🍱 All Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea/snacks (vegetarian/non-veg as available)
🐾 Expert Wildlife Spotters & Local Guides for snow leopard and other wildlife tracking
📸 On-Field Photography Mentorship by Jayanta Guha
💻 Post-Processing & Image Review Sessions in the evenings
🆘 Basic medical support and oxygen cylinder for high-altitude safety
🪪 All necessary permits, local permissions, and village entry charges
❌ Exclusions
✈️ Travel to/from Chandigarh from your home city
🧳 Personal gear (cold-weather clothing, camera equipment, etc.)
🐆 Camera/lens rentals (available on request at extra cost)
🚑 Emergency evacuation or high-altitude medical rescue (travel insurance strongly recommended)
☕ Personal expenses like bottled water, soft drinks, snacks, souvenirs
🏨 Extra hotel stays or meals outside of the official itinerary
💵 Tips to guides, trackers, and local drivers (optional, but encouraged)
🎯 What You Will Learn & Gain
Extreme Environment Fieldcraft – Managing gear, exposure, and body in sub-zero wind-chill
Subject Tracking & Patience Techniques – Reading terrain, spotting indicators, and working with guides
Compositional Depth in Monochrome Landscapes – Using minimalism, scale, and snow creatively
Editing High-Contrast RAWs – Working with whites, shadows, and detail control
Building Conservation-Oriented Visual Stories
A Powerful Portfolio – Frames of the rarest predator in India’s harshest ecosystem
👥 Who Should Join
Nature/wildlife photographers looking for rare Himalayan wildlife
Intermediate to advanced photographers who want to elevate their storytelling
Creators with interest in ethical fieldwork and conservation
Those physically fit and mentally resilient to withstand extreme cold & altitude (13,000+ ft)
Explorers ready to trade comfort for a shot at India’s most elusive big cat