Leh and Hemis National Park
We embark on a Wildlife Safari to find and watch more of the elusive wildlife that live at around 4’000 meters and higher. After the breathtaking aerly morning flight over the Himalyan range we stay two nights in Leh to aclimatize to the altiude of 3’500 meters. On the way to Hemis National Park we pass the new statue of Padmasambhava in Shey and visit a monk at Thiksey monastery.
We set up our Spotting camp in beautiful sunshine, heavily wraped up against the severe cold. And now the waiting begins while our skilled spotters scan the surrounding mountains to find subjects for our cameras.
First sighting is a herd of Blue Sheep grazing across the valley.
But after a sighting call from a spotter, we make a hectic move to another location we get to see and take pictures of the famous and difficult to spot Snowleopard. No wonder this mayestic animal stands at the top of the foodchain in these high mountains.
Finally on the way back a Golden Eagle circles in the blue sky above us.
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