Spot Snow Leopards, Blue Sheep & Black Headed Cranes - 5 Best Wildlife Spots In Ladakh!

If you’re into nature and animals, Ladakh’s got you sorted! Specially if you’re a wildlife enthusiast or photographer, you’re going to go gaga over here! We’ve listed places where you can do some bird watching and maybe catch a glimpse of a snow leopard even! 

1. Hemis National Park

Located in the eastern part of Ladakh, it's the largest national park in South Asia. Spread over 4400 sq. kms, the park is home to a number of species of mammals as well as birds. It's a wildlife enthusiast and bird watcher’s dream destination. If you're lucky, you can spot the Snow Leopard, the Asiatic Ibex, Tibetan Wolf, and also the Ladakhi Urial; birds like the Golden Eagle, the Brown Accentor and many more! It's a joyful experience, great for kids as well! 

2. Tso Kar Lake

Also known as the White Lake, this is a hidden gem surrounded by green picturesque plains and snow clad mountains. The lake is a bird watchers paradise as it's rich in wildlife and birds. You can find the Brahmni Ducks and the Great Crested Grebe here however the main attraction of the lake is the Black-Necked Cranes which comes to lay its eggs on the shores. You can also find Kiangs and Snow Foxes! So head here to enjoy the scenic beauty as well as the enthralling wildlife!

3. Tso Moriri Lake

This lake is amongst the most popular lakes in Ladakh. It offers scenic beauty encompassed by snow peaks and has an ample amount of wildlife and about 14 species of water birds like Brow Headed Gulls and the Great headed Greband Bar-headed Geese! The Ladakhi Bharal or Blue Sheep can be easily spotted here, you might also be able to spot a Snow Leopard if you're lucky! 

4. Tarbong Valley

The Tarbong Valley in Ladakh is known for its Snow Leopard treks where you get to trek in the snow and if lucky enough spot a Snow Leopard! The experience of watching the sunrise, illuminating the snow clad mountains is priceless! Be sure to experience it out. 

5. Nubra Valley 

One of the most beautiful places in Ladakh, Nubra Valley has a lot of wildlife but it is home to the Bactrian Camel, the two humped camel found at the Hunder Sand Dunes of the valley. You can go for a desert safari on them as well! 

Now that we’ve told you where to go, don't miss out on these wildlife spots on your trip to Ladakh!