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Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India
It is famous and known as the Snow Leopard Capital of the World and best time to visit there is from January to March (when snow drives leopards to lower altitudes). It’s the easiest place globally to see wild snow leopards on guided treks.
Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India
It’s an high-altitude desert terrain ideal for snow leopard spotting. Best Time to visit there is in Winter months, especially February and March. Local communities participate in conservation tourism here.
Altai Mountains, Mongolia
It is one of the largest habitats for snow leopards globally and best time to visit is during Late winter and early spring. Researchers often track snow leopards here using camera traps.
Khunjerab National Park, Pakistan
It is a protected area known for high chances of snow leopard sightings and best time to visit there is Winter months when snow leopards descend for food. This place is located along the Karakoram Highway, offering stunning scenery too.
Tien Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan
It is a remote but promising for snow leopard spotting with guides. Best time to visit there is during Late winter and early spring. This place is a Home to various community-based eco-tourism projects focused on snow leopard conservation.
Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
It is near Mount Everest, part of the snow leopard’s Himalayan range. Best time to visit is in Autumn and winter (October to March). You might also spot Himalayan tahr and musk deer, their prey.
Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan
One of the most remote regions where snow leopards roam freely. Best time to visit is Year-round, but winter tracking is easier. Very few tourists visit; it’s mostly explored by researchers.
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