During an amazing week in Hemis we were extremely lucky and privileged to see the magnificent and bea

View towards Rumbak Valley and campsite.

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Silhouettes of a Snow Leopard.

A brief sighting of a Snow Leopard high on a ridge.

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Following reports of a sighting further up the valley from Rumbak, we joined another group and waited

The only cat sighting we had that day!

Despite an extensive search of the area we didn't manage to see a Snow Leopard on this outing.

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Anne spots a Snow Leopard's pugmark (footprint)!

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After the mating, which took place over three days, the cats went their separate ways. ?Above, the ma

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The mating season is between January and March when the Snow Leopards make their way down to below th

Snow Leopards are perfectly adapted to the cold, barren landscape of their high altitude habitat. ?De

Spot the Snow Leopards! ?The mating pair, relaxing in the sunshine, were extremely well-camouflaged a

On our second day the Snow Leopards were in the same spot but to get photographs Gurmet suggested we

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Himalayan Blue Sheep (Bharal), the preferred prey?for the Snow Leopard - if they can catch them!?Thei

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Crossing a frozen river and walking along rubble-strewn paths, we steadily made our way up the valley

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Gurmet, our guide and ace spotter for the Snow Leopard tour.

Spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayas looking towards Hemis where we spent a week looking fo