Spiti Snow Leopard Drive

Snow Leopard Drive

From INR

95,000

+ taxes per pax

  • Customisable Dates
  • 10 Night(s)
  • Tarmac and snow
  • Self Drive

What’s Unique?

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Wildlife Spotting

Snow leopard and winter wildlife spotting

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Homestay Experiences

Live with the local in their cozy homestays experiencing their way of life.

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Driving Adventure

Spectacular drives at 14,000 Feet on snowed in roads with the safety of experienced guides

Itinerary

A day by day plan

Day

1

Arrive at Thanedar

Stay: Banjara Orchard Retreat

Arrive at Thanedar to meet your team. Equipment check and safety briefing over a bonfire.

Day

2

Theog - Kalpa

Stay: Grand Shamba La

Your warm up drive today along the Satluj. Reach in time for a breathtaking sunset over Kinner Kailash.

Day

3

Kalpa - Kaza

Stay: Sakya Homestay

A marathon drive to reach Spiti at Sumdo. The landscape changes and you will now be in snowed in mountains.

Day

4

Kaza

Stay: Sakya Homestay

Spend a cozy morning at your homestay. Give your hosts a hand to clear the snow off the roof, a daily ritual in the winters.

Day

5

Chicham

Stay: Tethys Himalayan Den

Drive to Chicham via the higher villages of Langza and Hikkim.

Day

6

Chicham

Stay: Tethys Himalayan Den

Today is all about sighting the snow leopard. You will be guided by our team to the best spots to sight the snow leopard.

Day

7

Chicham

Stay: Tethys Himalayan Den

More wildlife spotting today. We try and track the snow leopard and some other winter wildlife.

Day

8

Chicham - Tabo

Stay: Homestay

Our return journey commences with a 70 kilometer drive to Tabo.

Day

9

Tabo - Kalpa

Stay: Grand Shamba La

A drive via Nako and Pooh to make our way to Kalpa. Another possible sun-set at the magnificent kinner kailash.

Day

10

Kalpa to Thanedar

Stay: Banjara Orchard Retreat

Laze around for an easy start to the day for your drive back to Thanedar. Welcome to civilisation.

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Spiti Winter Drive

From Our Travellers

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Mohammed Ahmed

Hyderabad, India

We were BLOWN AWAY by the flawless / excellent arrangements from start to finish by OneLatitude and it’s entire team. The effort put in to scout for exotic locations for the lunch , food preparation and the trouble taken to leave a bare minimum carbon footprint was amazing. Easier to say but tough to implement but done by the team. The hotels selection and the emphasis on safety was phenomenal. We were looked after so well and the care and concern taken to get us acclimatised to the higher altitude was close to parenting. Hats off! We came out with a feeling of having amazing fitness levels when it’s not the case. Most importantly the team never treats you as clients but as one big family.

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Sriram Thiagarajan

Bangalore, India

Went on a trip with OneLatitude to Spiti valley. Every place we stayed was amazing. The lunches “on location” were awesome and well thought out. The OneLatitude team were also ready to help when one of the traveling party had forgotten something (like sun block). I will definitely travel with them again

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Lt Gen Surinder Singh

Chandigarh, India

I had a wonderful opportunity to explore Ladakh on two wheels with OneLatitude. Team OneLatitude, comprising Bharat and Simran, was amazing in the manner they planned, curated and conducted the tour. Every little detail was looked into. The small manageable group composition, selection of areas to be visited, schedule, organisation of convoy, refreshments and nice picnics enroute, everything had a personal touch.

Simran, a widely travelled, cheerful management expert with exceptional people skills was amazing with elders and children alike. They made the trip a lifetime best. Even though the drives were adventurous, they took us through some amazing landscapes rarely seen. I look forward to many more amazing trips with OneLatitude both in India and abroad. As they grow, they can be the best premium luxury travel group for foreigners and discerning India travellers who want to experience the incredible variety that India offers. God speed and best wishes.

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Sanjeev Reddy

Hyderabad, India
Loved every bit of the trip…Will surely do a lot many trips with you guys!!! Thanks for everything!!!

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Kunwar

Delhi, India

It was a splendid experience with OneLatitude, totally professional, well planned! A Experience worth taking in a lifetime!! Would love to travel with them again and again. How we explored with them we may have never been able to do this by ourselves. Thank you for an everlasting memory !!!

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Sumit Suneja

Delhi, India

OneLatitude planned an amazing family trip. What was great was that they carefully listened to our needs – which were quite a few as we were three generations traveling. The meal requirements being the hardest, yet spot on. The kids got some much needed outdoor time, after an entire year being on their phones. Highly recommended them!

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Sidharth Daniels

It was a splendid experience with OneLatitude, totally professional, well planned! A Experience worth taking in a lifetime. Would love to travel with them again and again. How we explored with them we may have never been able to do this by ourselves. Thank you for an everlasting memory !!!

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Angad Guron

Punjab, India

Care about our planet? Looking to experience the cultures of its people? Want to journey and see parts that may not be on the beaten path? Enjoy it with like minded company and seasoned professionals. OneLatitude will help you work out a holiday just to your liking. I had the experience of lifetime on a Snow Leopard spotting expedition in Himachal Pradesh. And now I’m waiting to take my next trip with OneLatitude.

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Akriti Agarwal

New Delhi, India

Our travelling experience with One Latitude was outstanding. Everyday was a different experience with them as they had so meticulously planned the trip. We travelled with our 3 year old boy and he too remained excited exploring different sceneries each day. Not to mention the warmth and energy that Bharat and Simran brought to the table. As our hosts they were truly amazing. Can not thank OneLatitude enough for this out of the world experience.

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Rohan Khare

New Delhi, India

I honestly have no words to describe how amazing an experience we had with OneLatitude. Travelling with a 3 year old, we were sceptical to say the least! But the way they took care of the smallest things, the arrangements and last but not least the team of OneLatitude… nothing but gratitude and respect for them! Thank you so so much OneLatitude for the experience of a lifetime! We really look forward to more adventures with you!

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Bhakta Patnaik

Mumbai, India

The impeccable planning, the choice of properties, the flawless execution are all taken care of but That’s NOT what OneLatitude is about. Magic. Really.

There is love and dedication involved here. Love for their work. Love for the environment in which they operate. Love for their staff and partners. Love for the joy of sharing something special.Dedication to the safety and comfort of the travellers who choose them. They achieve the impossible recipe of a family traveling together even among strangers. Wherever you go you feel you are amongst friends and family. Magic. Really.

A trip with OneLatitude feels like you are traveling with your family to see secrets of the Himalayas they have savoured for years. You end up being grateful that they shared their secret. Magic. Really.

Owners become your family. Staff become angels who serve you delicious food in the middle of absolutely gorgeous nature. The fellow traveller becomes a friend for life. Magic. Really.

Road trips will never be the same again. Nothing will match up to Spiti with OneLatitude. Ever. Magic. Really.

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Eshu Marwah

Delhi, India

We were looking for a quaint Himalayan property, which we could have entirely to us, as we were vary of sharing it with strangers. Bharat and Simran, were hands on. Not only did they arrange a beautiful cottage for us in the midst of an apple orchard, but they also ensured it was not booked for 24 hours before we came in. The thoughtful notes on each bed side, and the daily activities – hikes, picnics & bbq’s were exactly what we needed. Pre trip they also called us and advised us on how we can reduce using plastic, which has been a great learning for the kids!

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Yuvraj Arora

New Delhi, India

A drive of a lifetime- spectacular organisational skills, sustainable and responsible travel, stunning locations, and the most sincere team.

Travelling with One latitude was genuinely an experience of a lifetime for me. flawless execution and planning seems to be their forte. one needs to understand, self driving trips to such remote locations such as Zanskar with a convoy of 10 vehicles and as many travellers is not an easy task, its filled with challenges and uncertainties. but not once did we feel any stress or even an iota of discomfort. everything was planned and executed flawlessly.

the locations the places we stayed at were all top notch.

the teams never give up attitude is nothing short of inspiring.
Bharat a seasoned traveler and an automobile enthusiast with his abundant knowledge, experience and never dying energy is a force to reckon with.

Simran a true people’s person with her gleaming and contagious smile and vast travel experience is truly a delight. making friends with kids and elders alike she will make sure your travel experience is a memorable one. will go out of her way in a heartbeat just so you are happy and content.

and not to forget Karamchand (kc Bhaaaai) his speed and dedication to his work was truly commendable. always running around in those high altitude terrains just to make sure all the traveler’s are well taken care of.

being a smoker I was a little worried about the high altitude locations and drive through some of the highest passes.

all I had to to do was take their guidance and follow some simple instructions and not once did I feel hassled by the thin oxygen. everything was just PERFECT.

the riverside picnics which were set up in a matter of minutes to some of the best bbq experiences of my life.
man do I miss those burgers*

Thank you team One Latitude for this experience,
a memory that is etched in my mind forever.

wishing you guys all the luck that you deserve. safe travels and happy journeys. To many many more 🙂

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Nikita Sarwara

New Delhi, India

We booked One Latitude for our Spiti trip and I was a bunch of nerves ..as my father whose 74 and my daughter who’s 4.5 years were travelling with us .The trip started at Theog with surprise Headway water flasks as giveaways on Day1 which gently reminded us to travel responsibly-(No plastic bottles were used throughout the trip across a group of 15 for over 10 days ) .As we headed out to remote places with the most gorgeous properties handpicked by the team Bharat and simran who guided the expedition went over and beyond the call of duty with constant reminders on staying hydrated every hour as we drove through the most scenic views we’ve ever witnessed ensuring everyone acclimatised well. The lunches were planned in remote locales with tented setups and steaming hot food across different cuisines each day by the teams chef at 14000 Feet . Travel safety was of utmost priority and right from the briefings to the gaming sessions they touched our hearts and struck a chord with a 4 year old to the oldest member with much ease and a personal connect . That goes onto say that they truly are an epitome of hospitality and value Atithi Devo Bhava by just being themselves and sharing with us strangers their love for travel ,cherished fun facts as we drove along the worlds most treacherous road. Highly doubt if any road ever taken would come close to the experience they gave us – It was Warm,Responsible and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

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Jyothsna Kancharla

My first trip with one latitude to Bhutan was relaxed and fun one. The places we visited were very diverse n stays were very cosy ones…food was lovely. All the team of onelatitude ( guides n drivers ) were very helpful n made us feel at home. I loved the trek to tigers nest n a hike in phobjika….one the whole I loved the trip….thank u guys for making this trip memorable…

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Ranjana Nene

Mumbai, India

This was my most memorable trip in India till date. My experience to Spiti valley in short can be stated as
“it was like a very well organized destination wedding with excellent arrangements where everyday you are pampered with lovely landscapes, extraordinarily beautiful scenery and delicious, freshly cooked cuisines served with great warmth amidst serene locations. Hospitality of Simran and Bharat is amazing. They form a brilliant energetic young team. I look forward for many more trips with them. Wish them great success in their venture.

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Ratna Ketineni

Hyderabad, India

We couldn’t have been happier with our Bhutan driving trip organized by OneLatitude . The whole experience was amazing and the trip was so well curated .It was a good combination of touristy places as well as off beat locations which were just out of this world. Big thank you to Bharat and Simran for the wonderful experience. We look forward to many such trips in the future organized by OneLatitude. We highly recommend OneLatitude to anyone who is looking for personalized and one of a kind experiences.

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Ananth Reddy

OneLatitude was awesome with their planning of locales, places to stay, length of drives with enough rest when needed and food was amazing through out the trip. The OneLatitude teams emphasis on safety precautions was spot on. Always ready to help with a smile and keeping their guests comfortable is their biggest asset. Will surely travel with them again in the future. All the very best to them.

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Milkesh Potdar

Mumbai, India

They say astronomy and traveling are humbling experiences.
The adventure to explore a place is to explore oneself. Forms ourselves, in different places, climates, conditions. In all the vastness and obscurity of the world to travel and explore it is not only important to have a right spaceship but also the right set of explorers who have seen and explored the worlds in and out.

For me that’s OneLatitude. For me that’s Bharat and Simran.

With their curated experiences, you may go in as tourist but will come out as an explorer. Explorer not only of the incredible destinations they will take you on, but, to explore the child within you who is experiencing unfathomable reality for the first time; the young teenager within you who is experiencing their first love and the wise adult self who is absorbing the serenity towards enlightenment.

If there is any travel, any place, any destination to experience & explore, it is this, it is them, it is OneLatitude.

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Nitin Pasricha

Delhi, India

I had not driven on snow and icy roads before, and I knew that it had to be with seasoned professionals the first time I did so. I learned about OneLatitude’s Winter Spiti Snow Leopard Expedition, and I immediately signed up for it. Turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life for many reasons 🙂 Not only did they help and take care of arranging all the safety snow gear for the car but they helped me drive safely on the snowy and icy roads of Spiti … By far one of the most memorable drives of my life. Stays were comfortable and warm (temperature-wise as well as the amazing hosts :)). It was my lifelong dream to spot the snow leopard(s), and the team at OneLatitude ensured we spotted it, not once but twice 🙂 Luckily we spotted it within 2 hours of reaching Chicham… I can’t thank you enough for this team OneLatitude 🙂 Last but not least, I practice and preach traveling responsibly. They ensured we traveled responsibly from avoiding single-use plastics, eating local, ensuring we are always carrying non-packaged filtered water at all times, supporting local businesses, calculating emissions, and making a conscious effort to reduce and offset it, and much more. One of the very few outfits that actually do this. Kudos to you guys, Will definitely be traveling with you guys again very soon 🙂

Meet the Founders

Team

Simran

Simran has travelled the world solo, earlier part-time when she worked a corporate job and now she explores full-time! She enjoys slow, mindful travel & immerses herself in any country she visits.

Team

Bharat

Bharat has lead expeditions across India, Central Asia, South East Asia and Europe among other places and lead an overland trip all the way from New Delhi to Siem Reap in 2019.

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