Mane & Chicham · Spiti Valley
Patience, mountain light and days in the field. An expedition into the habitat of the snow leopard.
An eleven-day journey with time for the approach, the mountain stays and the field days that define this expedition.
Travel from Chandigarh through Thanedar and Kalpa to Mane, then continue to Chicham. Days in snow leopard habitat bring patient observation and the possibility of wildlife encounters. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Read the full itineraryFollow the approach, the field days and the return. The illustrated leopard marks your place in the story.
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Leave Chandigarh for the Himalayan approach, passing Shimla towards Thanedar. The brochure names Banjara Orchard Retreat for the first mountain night.
ThanedarContinue towards Kalpa, where the approach becomes part of the expedition. Take in the mountain setting before continuing deeper into Spiti.
KalpaArrive in Mane and the planned stay at The Doksa. The valley setting introduces a slower rhythm before the expedition continues to its Chicham field base.
Mane / The DoksaTravel from Mane to Chicham with the first field day. Tethys Himalayan DEN is the planned base for the days ahead, subject to confirmed allocation.
ChichamDedicated field days give the expedition its focus. Spend time observing the habitat with the field team. A sighting is a possibility, never a promise.
Chicham / Field daysA final morning in the field precedes the return to Mane. The overnight here breaks the return journey before the longer drive to Rampur.
Mane / ReturnDescend through the Spiti and Sutlej corridors to Rampur, then continue to Chandigarh on day 11. The eleven-day journey comes full circle.
Rampur / ChandigarhThis is an illustrated expedition story, not the recorded movement of a wild snow leopard or a navigational map. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Stay arrangements and field support from the updated expedition brochure, with final bookings and availability confirmed in your quote.
Photographs are design references from supplied materials. Property availability and final arrangements are confirmed in the quote.
10 nights / 11 days · Chandigarh to Chandigarh
Ten nights, including the approach and return. Days 5–8 are based in Chicham; day 9 returns to Mane after field time. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Talk through the itineraryBegin the drive from Chandigarh through the foothills and Shimla towards Thanedar. The brochure names Banjara Orchard Retreat.
Continue the approach through Kinnaur towards Kalpa. Overnight as arranged in your confirmed plan.
Travel to Mane and the planned stay at The Doksa.
Continue to Chicham and begin field observation. The planned base is Tethys Himalayan DEN.
Four dedicated days based in Chicham for wildlife observation with the field team. Field locations and daily movements follow local conditions and wildlife guidance.
A final morning in the field before driving back to Mane for the night.
Begin the return through the mountain valleys towards Rampur.
Complete the return to Chandigarh, where the expedition concludes.
Unexplored Himachal is a Himachal Pradesh–based local tour operator.
We arrange both classic and offbeat Himachal journeys. For this expedition, tell us your dates, who you’re travelling with and what matters to you. We’ll help you understand the route and the arrangements before you book.
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Ask us on WhatsAppNo. These are wild animals in a large mountain habitat. Weather, visibility, animal movements and local conditions affect sightings. The expedition provides field time and support; it cannot guarantee an encounter.
The updated brochure lists six spotting days, a team of spotters and a guide, personal field assistant/porter, field lunches and refreshments, and the listed permits and support. Confirm the assigned team and exact arrangements before booking.
The brochure names Banjara Orchard Retreat in Thanedar, The Doksa in Mane and Tethys Himalayan DEN in Chicham. Final property allocation, room sharing, facilities and availability are confirmed with your quote.
5% GST, travel to and from Chandigarh, travel/accident insurance, flight/rail/bus tickets, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses, single-room supplement and unforeseen extra costs are excluded in the brochure.
This is high-altitude winter travel with days in mountain terrain. Discuss your mobility, health and comfort requirements before booking, and seek personalised medical advice where relevant. Field plans remain flexible.
Request the current written booking, cancellation, refund and disruption terms with your quote before paying. Dates, room allocation and field arrangements are confirmed personally; there is no live availability calendar on this page.
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₹1,85,000
per person · +5% GST10 nights / 11 days · Chandigarh to Chandigarh
Starting package on double sharing, ex-Chandigarh. Travel to/from Chandigarh, insurance and single-room supplement are excluded. Dates and availability on request.
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