Birding tours & prices

Birding tours in Ladakh

In this section you will find some birding itineraries for your consideration. In all our trips we try to insert at least one day for acclimatization as you will be travelling on altitudes of 3,500 m and above. The main emphasis is on the observation of the bird population in Ladakh. We have longer tours, shorter ones as well as day trips.

Birding tours in Ladakh are usually possible throughout the year. However, the best time for birding is mid August to mid October as well as in the months of March and April.

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Birding tour (5 days/4 nights)Winter wren

The main emphasis of this tour is on birding. While observing the bird population, you may have the chance to spot other wild animals of Ladakh, too! This tour has been put together especially for those bird enthusiasts who travel to Ladakh with a tighter time schedule at their disposal.

Day-to-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leh. Pick-up by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel. Acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Afternoon sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle with car, explore Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Leh Hotel.
Day 2: Visit some birding hot spots around Leh, like Shey, Thiksey, Chuchot, Spituk marshes and Gupuks Lake near Phey. Overnight at the Hotel in Leh.
Day 3: Drive to Tsokar Lake (170 km,  5 to 6 hrs). Early morning start from Leh so that Tsokar can be reached by lunch time. During this drive there is the possibility to encounter birds and wild animals in Rong of Gya Meru, Rumtse, around Taglang-la pass as well as near Debring. Afternoon nature walk around the lake to spot different birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 4: Early rising in the morning, enjoying a cup of tea and then go for nature walk along the lake to spot birds. Comeback to hotel for breakfast. After that,  we will drive till Tasabuk lake which is the breeding ground for many kind of birds. We can explore this beautiful lake until about mid-day. Afternoon drive back for Leh.  Good chances to spot many mammals and birds en route back to Leh. Overnight hotel in Leh.
Day 5: Fly back to your next destination with sweet memories from Ladakh.

Prices of this tourWhimbrel

... for 1 person            INR       58,600/-
... for 2 people            INR       68,600/-
... for 3 people            INR       88,600/-
.,. for 4 people            INR       98,600/-
... for 5 people            INR    1,18,000/-

 A family of black-necked cranes at Tso Kar, Ladakh

Ladakh birding tour (8 days/7 nights)

In this tour, the main emphasis is on birding, so that you can spend as much time for your much-loved activity as possible. While observing the bird population, you may have the chance to spot other wild animals of Ladakh, too!

Day-to-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leh. Pick-up by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel.  This is your acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Afternoon sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle with car, explore Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Leh hotel.
GarganeyDay 2: Visit some birding spots around Leh, like Shey, Thiksey, Chuchot and Spituk marshes. Night at the Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Tsokar Lake (170 km,  5 to 6 hrs). Evening nature walk around the lake to spot some birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 4: Around Tsokar Lake. We spend the day around this salted water lake, surrounded by barren mountains. Good chances to spot many mammals and birds of Ladakh. Overnight in Camp or Hotel.
Day 5: Drive of 3 to 4 hours to Tso Moriri Lake via Polokongka-la (4,920 m) and Namshang-la (4,800 m). The Tso Moriri Lake is on an altitude of 4,520 m. During the entire drive we have good chances to spot birds and other wild animals. Overnight in Camp or Hotel.
Day 6: Drive from Tso Moriri Lake to Hanle via Mahe (approx. 160 km, 4 to 5 hrs). Also on this drive, we have opportunity to see many birds or mammals of Ladakh. Overnight in local Home Stays.
Day 7: Drive from Hanle to Leh (250 km, approx. 6 to 7 hrs). Very nice drive along the Indus River, spotting of birds possible. Overnight in Leh Hotel.
Day 8: Departure from Leh with sweet memories from Ladakh. End of the tour.

Prices of this tour

... for 1 person            INR      78,600/-
... for 2 people            INR       98,800/-
... for 3 people            INR    1,32,600/-
.,. for 4 people            INR    1,53,800/-
... for 5 people            INR    1,80,000/-

 Great egret

Birding and cultural tour in Ladakh (10 days/9 nights)

This amazing tour brings together your enthusiasm for birds and the rich culture of Ladakh. Fortress-like monasteries, the amazing landscape and its friendly people will give you an insight into the unique culture of Ladakh. While observing birds, you can also enjoy the landscape, spot wild animals, and take photos.

Day-to-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leh, acclimatization on 3,500 m altitude. You will be received by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle with car. Explore Leh main bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in Leh hotel.
Day 2: Around Leh, sightseeing of Shey Castle, and Thiksey monastery as well as exploring nearby marshes for bird watching. Overnight at the Hotel.

Shey Palace
Day 3: Drive to Nubra valley via the world's highest motorable pass, Khardong-la (5600 m / 18,380 feet), to reach Deskit, the capital of Nubra Valley. Afternoon visit Nubra valley or Optional Activity (1-hour camel ride in sand dunes). Overnight in fixed Deluxe Camp / Hotel.
Day 4: In the morning, visit the hot springs of Panamic, Samstanling monastery, and small volcanic crater lake near Tirisha. Drive back to Leh.
Day 5: Drive to Tsokar Lake (150 km,  5 to 6 hrs drive) via Taglang-La. In the afternoon, nature walk around the lake to see some birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 6: At Tsokar Lake. Fair chances of seeing wild animals, and observing many birds. Overnight in Deluxe Camp or Hotel.
Day 7: Enjoy the breakfast and explore the marshes for more birds as well as animals. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh . Overnight in Leh.
Day 8: Drive to Pangong Lake (150 km). En route, visit Thiksey monastery. In the afternoon, birding and wildlife observation near Pangong Lake. Overnight at Pangong Camp or Hotel.
Day 9:  After breakfast, you will have more time for spotting birds. In the late morning drive back to Leh, en route visit Hemis. Spend the night in Hotel in Leh.
Day 10: Departure from Leh with sweet memories from Ladakh. End of the tour.

Prices for this tourBlack kite

... for 1 person            INR        82,600/-
... for 2 people            INR     1,08,000/-
... for 3 people            INR    1,48,600/-
... for 4 people            INR    1,68,600/-
... for 5 people            INR    1,98,800/-

Birding in Ladakh

Birding day trips from Leh

These tours are especially prepared for those travelers coming to Ladakh for any reason who have an extra day at their disposal. Or anyone who likes to use his/her acclimatization days, can enjoy one of the below mentioned day trips.

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