Upper Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
The Lahaul and Spiti District offers some of the best experiences in the Indian Himalayas and amongst them is the unforgettable memory of sighting a snow leopard. In the Upper Spiti Valley, it is believed a thick population of snow leopards rein the area. Although the chances of sighting them are quite thin, Upper Spiti Valley in winter does make a feasible destination in India for spotting snow leopards. Moreover, in January 2022, three snow leopards were spotted near Kaza, which clearly indicates an increase in the number of snow leopards in the Indian Himalayas.
Best season for sighting: Winter (October to January)
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How to Reach?
You can reach Spiti Valley via Shimla or Manali. The route via Shimla is accessible in any season, specifically in winters. You can take a bus from New Delhi to Shimla or Manali and then hire a cab from there. Both the nearest airport and railhead are in Chandigarh.