Choose your expedition
All three packages run from Chandigarh to Chandigarh through Rampur Bushahr, Kalpa or Tabo and Kaza. More days means more time to search. The 12-day trip is for travellers who need a special permit.
- Day 1 · Chandigarh to Rampur BushahrMorning pickup from the airport or hotel. 7–9 hrs drive. Night at hotel.
- Day 2 · Rampur to Tabo5–6 hrs. Guest house stay to acclimatise to the altitude.
- Day 3 · Tabo to Kibber2–3 hrs via Kaza, the Spiti headquarters (ATM, petrol pump, shops), then a 1 hr final ascent. The expedition starts today.
- Days 4–9 · Expedition at KibberSix days of searching for the snow leopard with scanners and a tour leader.
- Day 10 · Kibber to RampurEarly start, 9–10 hrs. Night at hotel.
- Day 11 · Rampur to ChandigarhDrop by evening. Book a late-night or next-day flight.
11 days, Chandigarh to Chandigarh
Six full days at Kibber. Best choice if you want the maximum chance of a sighting.
Price: contact us for the package cost.
Enquire about this trip- Day 1 · Chandigarh to Rampur BushahrMorning pickup. 7–9 hrs drive. Night at hotel.
- Day 2 · Rampur to Tabo5–6 hrs. Acclimatisation stay.
- Day 3 · Tabo to KibberVia Kaza. The expedition starts on arrival.
- Days 4–7 · Expedition at KibberFour days of searching in the field.
- Day 8 · Kibber to RampurEarly start, 9–10 hrs.
- Day 9 · Rampur to ChandigarhDrop by evening. Book a late-night or next-day flight.
9 days, Chandigarh to Chandigarh
The same route with four expedition days instead of six. A shorter commitment with less time on the mountain.
Price: contact us for the package cost.
Enquire about this trip- Day 1 · Chandigarh to Rampur BushahrMorning pickup from the airport or hotel. 7–9 hrs drive. Night at hotel.
- Day 2 · Rampur to KalpaThe extra day on this route. Night at guest house.
- Day 3 · Kalpa to Tabo or KazaGuest house stay while you acclimatise to the altitude.
- Day 4 · Tabo or Kaza to KibberFinal ascent to Kibber. The expedition starts today.
- Days 5–10 · Expedition at KibberSix days of searching for the snow leopard with scanners and a tour leader.
- Day 11 · Kibber to RampurEarly start, 9–10 hrs. Night at hotel.
- Day 12 · Rampur to ChandigarhDrop by evening. Book a late-night or next-day flight.
12 days, Chandigarh to Chandigarh
For travellers who need a special permit. One extra day splits the drive into Rampur to Kalpa, then Kalpa to Tabo or Kaza.
Price: contact us for the package cost.
Enquire about this tripWhat you can expect
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is widely famous for the snow leopard. Sightings are never guaranteed, because this is wild country, but the sanctuary is rich in other wildlife.
Birds you may see, depending on the season:
What’s included
In the package
- Pickup and drop at Chandigarh airport or hotel
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to the last day’s breakfast
- Hotel at Rampur, guest houses at Kalpa and Tabo or Kaza, and a homestay at Kibber
- Porter to carry camera and tripod in the field
- Scanners and an experienced tour leader
- All permits, Kibber village association charge and camera fees, HP Forest Department charge
On expedition days
- Packaged lunch, hot water and tea
- A car to reach the sighting spots
- A field chair for long hours of watching
- Wood-fired tandoor or electric heater and an electric blanket in every room
- Generator for charging camera gear during power cuts
Not included
- Tips for porter, scanners, driver or hotel staff
- Personal expenses
- Extra costs from unavoidable circumstances
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
There is no running water at Kibber in winter. You get hot water daily for freshening up, a dry toilet and a chemical toilet with wet wipes and toilet paper, and hot water for a bath on request.
Our stay: Snow Leopard Heights Kibber
Your home for the expedition days, set where the snow leopard country begins.
Spacious rooms
Room to spread out your gear and rest between long days in the field.
Traditional Spiti mud stay
Built in the local mud style, which keeps the rooms warm in winter.
Warm hospitality
Hosted by a local family, with hot water and tea ready when you return from the cold.
In the heart of Kibber
Inside Kibber village and right beside Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary.
Booking and cancellation
Pay 50% of the total cost to book. The remaining 50% is due 45 days before the trip starts.
| 45 days or more before the start date | 50% of trip cost |
| 15–30 days before the start date | 75% of trip cost |
| 0–15 days before the start date | 100% of trip cost |
The initial booking amount is not refundable on any cancellation. If weather or government restrictions cancel an activity, we will try to offer a feasible alternative, but no refund is given.