Wildlife Experiences across Ladakh
With many years of field experience and with a robust network of ground experts, we are confident in offering a wide range of wildlife experiences across Ladakh. Write to us at experiences@drenmolodge.com for detailed programs.
HIMALAYAN BROWN BEAR EXPERIENCE
Witness the Elusive and rare, Himalayan Brown Bears in the second coldest inhabited place in the world - Drass, Western Ladakh. Our remote lodge is arguably the best location in India for sighting this magnificent mammal of the Himalayas - “Drenmo” (local name for the Himalayan Brown Bear) along with Tibetan Wolf, Red Fox, Long Tail Marmot, Asiatic Ibex, and various other mammals. The region is also a haven for birding as it is home to a variety of warblers, finches and raptors.
Duration: 5 Nights 6 Days (Ex Drass)
Best Time of Journey: April to November
Region: Drass
SNOW LEOPARD EXPERIENCE
The grey ghost of the Himalayas! The most mythical & wonderful of all the animals that roam the mighty high altitude ranges. It is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful of cats. This exclusive trip is dedicated to searching this unique animal of the high mountains.
Duration: 8 Nights 9 Days (Ex Leh)
Best Time of Journey: November to April
Region: Sham valley
ICONS OF LADAKH - SNOW LEOPARD & HIMALAYAN BROWN BEARS
This 14 days overland odyssey is a traverse from the east to the west of Ladakh starting from the Capital city of Leh, passing through the Sham valley, lower Indus region, Kargil and Drass. This journey will give you an opportunity to witness the two most iconic species of Ladakh along with stunning landscape, monasteries and diverse ethnic cultures of Ladakh.
Total Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days (Ex Leh)
Best Time of Journey: April and November
Region: Leh, Kargil
CATS OF LADAKH
Exclusive Snow leopard, Pallas Cat, Kiang, Tibetan Sand Fox, Tibetan Wolf, Tibetan Gazelle in its natural Habitat.
Duration: 13 Nights 14 Days (Ex Leh)
Best time of Journey: October to April
Region: Hanle & Sham valley
ON THE BEAR TRAIL
Witness the black bears in the Dachigam forest of Kashmir and the rare Himalayan Brown Bears in the second coldest inhabited place in the world - Drass, Western Ladakh. Arguably the best locations in India for sighting these magnificent mammals of the Himalayas. The region is also a haven for birding as it is home to a variety of warblers, finches and raptors.
Best Time: August to October
Total Duration: 7N8D (Ex Srinagar)
Region: Kashmir and Western Ladakh
WILD CHANGTHANG
Explore the wild landscape of Eastern Ladakh in the high altitude plains of the Tibetan plateau.
PALLAS’S CAT, TIBETAN WILD ASS, TIBETAN SAND FOX, TIBETAN WOLF, TIBETAN ARGALI, TIBETAN GAZELLE
Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days (Ex Leh)
Best time of Journey: May to October
Region: Hanle & Changthang
LADAKH WILDLIFE - SUMMER
Contrary to the general belief that in Ladakh wildlife is only visible in the winter time, there is a wide diversity of fauna which can also be spotted through the summer season including Himalayan Brown Bears, Pallas’s cat, Tibetan Sand Fox, Black Necked Crane, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Tibetan Wild Ass, Himalayan Grey Wolf, Eurasian Lynx. Take this overland journey with us from Western Ladakh to Eastern Ladakh to explore the rich natural landscape of the region.
Duration: 10 Nights 11 Days (Ex Leh)
Best Time of Journey: May to September
Region: Drass & Hanle