Overview
Ladakh's stark and rugged landscape may look lifeless, and few may think this is a great birding destination, but this is far from reality! Ladakh's position and elevation on the Tibetan Plateau make it a great place to look for high-altitude specialists, including Tibetan Sandgrouse, Tibetan Snowcock, Horned Lark, Chukar Partridge, and many more
Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Mahey or similar
Arrive in Leh. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the environment.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mahey or similar
Today, you will have another day to rest and acclimatize, as well as possibly doing a little light sightseeing in Leh.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Homestay
After breakfast, check out and drive to Sakti, stopping en route at Wari La Pass and Agham for some birding.
Overnight stay.
Key species - Tibetan Patridge, Robin Accentor, Güldenstädt's Redstart, Bearded Vulture, Golden Eagle, White-browed Tit-warbler, White-throated Dipper
Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tso Kar Eco Resort
After breakfast, check out and drive to Tso Kar (194 km, and 5/6 hrs). You have the rest of the day to go birding in Tso Kar to look for targets.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tso Kar Eco Retreat
Two full days of birding in and around Tso Kar.
Overnight stay.
Key Species: Great Rosefinch, Black-winged Snowfinch (Tibetan), Blanford's Snowfinch, Brandt's Mountain Finch, Streaked Rosefinch, Red-mantled Rosefinch, Saker Falcon, Eurasian Hobby, Upland Buzzard, Black-necked Crane, Mountain Chiffchaff
Meals: Breakfast in Tso Kar
Accommodation: None
Spend the morning birding in Tso Kar. After breakfast, check out and drive to Leh.
Tour ends.
Highlights
- Birding
- Wildlife and Nature
- Landscapes of Leh and Ladakh
- Photography
- Local Cuisine
- Quaint Accommodation
Included
- Accommodation for 02 nights in Leh Accommodation for 01 night in Agham
- Accommodation for 03 nights in Tso Kar Dedicated private vehicle for the entire tour
- Dedicated birding guide from Day 03 to Day 07 Meals as per the itinerary | All Applicable Taxes
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