F A U N A & F L O R A O F L A D A K H
Birding In Ladakh
Ladakh is the ideal place to observe birds. And birding is a joyful experience here!
There is a great diversity of birds in the region: More than 300 species have been recorded. Many of them reside or breed at high-altitude wetlands, such as the lakes of Tso Moriri or Tso Kar or along the marshy lands of the Indus Valley, from Phey village to Upshi.
Many species of Finches, Robins, Redstarts, and the Hoppoe are common in summer. Resident water-birds, like the Brown-headed Gull, Brahminy Duck, and Bar-headed Goose are found in the Eastern part of the Indus valley. The Black-necked Crane is found nesting in Ladakh, too. A well known place to spot them is near the lake of Tso Kar. Other birds include Raven, Red-billed Chough, and the Chukar, a partridge. Common raptors are the Golden Eagle, and the Lammergeier that glide majestically through the sky.
There is a great diversity of birds in the region: More than 300 species have been recorded. Many of them reside or breed at high-altitude wetlands, such as the lakes of Tso Moriri or Tso Kar or along the marshy lands of the Indus Valley, from Phey village to Upshi.
Many species of Finches, Robins, Redstarts, and the Hoppoe are common in summer. Resident water-birds, like the Brown-headed Gull, Brahminy Duck, and Bar-headed Goose are found in the Eastern part of the Indus valley. The Black-necked Crane is found nesting in Ladakh, too. A well known place to spot them is near the lake of Tso Kar. Other birds include Raven, Red-billed Chough, and the Chukar, a partridge. Common raptors are the Golden Eagle, and the Lammergeier that glide majestically through the sky.
In our birding tours, 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 of Ladakh, you may have the chance to spot other wild animals, too.
Contact us to get your personalized itinerary, and more information about prices, services, what to bring, etc.
Day-to-day program
Day 1: Arrival in Leh, acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Pick-up by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing by car of Shanti Stupa, and Tsemo monastery. Explore Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 2: Visit some birding spots around Leh, like Shey, Thiksey, Chuchot, and Spituk marshes. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 3: Drive to Tsokar lake (170 km, 5-6 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 at camp or hotel.
Day 5: Drive 3 to 4 hours to Tsomoriri lake on an altitude of 4,520 m via two passes, Polokongka-la (4,920 m) and Namshang-la (4,800 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 Tsomoriri lake to Hanle via Mahe (approx. 160 km, 4-5 hrs). Also on this drive, we have opportunity to see many birds or mammals. Overnight in local home stays.
Day 7: Drive from Hanle to Leh (250 km, 6-7 hrs). Very nice drive along the Indus river, spotting of birds possible. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 8: Departure from Leh with sweet memories from Ladakh. End of the tour.
We have many more birding tours with program, prices, etc. for you. Visit www.birdinginladakh.com for more info. Thank you.
Contact us to get your personalized itinerary, and more information about prices, services, what to bring, etc.
Day-to-day program
Day 1: Arrival in Leh, acclimatization day on 3,500 m altitude. Pick-up by our staff at Leh airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing by car of Shanti Stupa, and Tsemo monastery. Explore Leh bazaar by foot. Evening at your leisure. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 2: Visit some birding spots around Leh, like Shey, Thiksey, Chuchot, and Spituk marshes. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 3: Drive to Tsokar lake (170 km, 5-6 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 at camp or hotel.
Day 5: Drive 3 to 4 hours to Tsomoriri lake on an altitude of 4,520 m via two passes, Polokongka-la (4,920 m) and Namshang-la (4,800 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 Tsomoriri lake to Hanle via Mahe (approx. 160 km, 4-5 hrs). Also on this drive, we have opportunity to see many birds or mammals. Overnight in local home stays.
Day 7: Drive from Hanle to Leh (250 km, 6-7 hrs). Very nice drive along the Indus river, spotting of birds possible. Overnight in hotel at Leh.
Day 8: Departure from Leh with sweet memories from Ladakh. End of the tour.
We have many more birding tours with program, prices, etc. for you. Visit www.birdinginladakh.com for more info. Thank you.
