Hemis National Parkहेमिस राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
India's snow leopard country, with village homestays at Rumbak.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLeh, Ladakh
Leh and the Indus valley
Leh and the Indus valley
Best time to visit10 January to 15 March
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height3900 m above sea level
Time needed2 to 4 days
Base and nearbyRumbak, Leh
EntryPark entry permit
About Hemis National Park
A high altitude park known as the best place in the world to see the snow leopard. It also has the Tibetan wolf, Himalayan ibex, blue sheep and many birds. Winter, from January to March, is the best time for the snow leopard, but sightings are never certain. Rumbak and Yurutse villages offer homestays, and the park is a base for the Markha Valley trek. A permit is needed.
What to see and do
- Snow leopard habitat
- Rumbak village homestays
- Blue sheep and ibex
- Base for the Markha trek
- Best in winter for leopards
Part of Ladakh and Karakoram.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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