Snow Leopard Expedition

Through our own clients and networking clubs we have realized a general desire for women to travel but they don’t always have a companion. We developed the Women’s Travel Club for these women to have a fun and safe group to travel with. We offer a wide range of destinations, so that there is something for everyone.

We have women of all ages, with the average being 45 to 65 years. However, we do have regular travelers anywhere from 30 years to over 80 years of age.

We do not include international flights in the price of our tours. Not including the cost of international flights in the cost of the tour allows members the flexibility to get the flight schedule, price and class of service that best suits them. The Women's Travel Club flight desk will be happy to help arrange your international flights.

Yes, we always negotiate the best possible single supplement rate for our trips. Single spots fill quickly and may be limited so we suggest you book early for a single spot.

Yes, each of our booking forms has an area for you to request to be matched with a roommate. We get some general information that will help us match you with a great new friend.

Yes, you will need a visa to travel to India. You can apply online for your visa at - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/Registration

The Snow Leopard Lodge is a simple, comfortable wildlife operation packed with all necessary creature comforts to provide a comfortable base at the heart of snow leopard country to explore. The lodge has electricity from the grid with generator backup. Heating in rooms is achieved by a mix of electrical and wood-based heaters.

The Snow Leopard Lodge is a simple, comfortable wildlife operation packed with all necessary creature comforts to provide a comfortable base at the heart of snow leopard country to explore. The lodge has electricity from the grid with generator backup. Heating in rooms is achieved by a mix of electrical and wood-based heaters.

Running water is not possible in the bathrooms during the winter as everything freezes, including the pipes. Hot, cold, and room temperature water will be provided in buckets (24 hrs), including for flushing and the wash basin.

Leh is completely cut off in the winter months and this makes bringing in fresh supplies a lot harder than usual. Food at the lodge is cooked using ingredients that are available at that time in the local markets and villages. Most of the food is locally sourced. The cuisine is a mix of Indian, Chinese, Ladakhi and continental meals and are served on a fixed menu basis. Guest preferences are taken into consideration ( if informed in advance ) when these menus are setup. Specific food requests or allergies need to be mentioned in advance so that the right ingredients can be flown in on time.

Once at the lodge, they have team members who are first aid certified. The closest medical subcentre is 30 mins away and a hospital is a 2 hour drive. We would also like to add that guest health is the primary concern and if we feel there is a situation, the call taken by the team at the lodge will be final. It is important that one immediately informs the lodge staff of any kind of symptom to ensure the issue is addressed at the earliest. Oxygen cylinders are available at all times in both the vehicles and in the lodges for guests.

Arrive with an open mind and embrace the experience, the landscapes, the people, the lesser fauna, all of which has come together to create this wonderful habitat for snow leopards. Remember, you are trying to look for possibly the rarest big cat on the planet. Despite our fantastic track record of sightings, we still maintain that spotting cats is a matter of luck despite all the effort put in.

There is no wifi available at the lodge and cellular service can be sporatic.