Destination
Annapurna
Trek Duration
12–16 Days (customizable)
Max Altitude
Approx. 4000m-4500m
Grade
Moderate- Strenuous
Accommodation
Teahouse / Lodges
Hours of Walking
4-6 hours per day
Group Size
2–6 people
Best Time to go
January – February (Peak Season) & March-April
Highlights
Snow Leopard Trek in Nepal in Nepal Overview
There are an estimated 331–476 snow leopards in Nepal, one of the world's most elusive and endangered big cats. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) of Nepal released the National Park Survey Report 2025 on Sunday, providing a significant update on wildlife conservation. The report states that the estimated population of the country's national parks is between 331 and 476 individuals.
Seven significant snow leopard habitats and surrounding regions were surveyed in-depth. Marks a significant step in our understanding of and efforts to protect one of the Himalayan big cats that is most inclusive. The study claims that the population of the national park was evaluated using advanced methodologies including as camera trapping, genetic analysis, and habitat modelling, encompassing huge regions of remote rugged Himalayan landscapes.
Populations in key protected areas were mapped by the survey: 8 snow leopards were found in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, 8 in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area, and 34 in the Manaslu- Annapurna Region, which includes parts of the Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation Areas. There are 24 snow leopards in the East Dolpo region, while the highest number—62—was found in Shey-Phoksundo National Park, one of the species' most significant habitats. There have been reports of 16 snow leopards in Humla's North western region of Nepal. Snow leopard's main prey species are blue sheep and Himalayan Tahrs that are found in the high altitudes in the mountain areas.
Trip Details
Snow Leopard Trek
Track the Ghost of the Himalayas on an exclusive wildlife trekking adventure in Nepal. The Snow Leopard Trek in the Annapurna Region is one of the world’s most thrilling high-altitude wildlife experiences, combining remote Himalayan trekking, expert-led conservation tracking, and authentic cultural encounters. Designed for 2026, 2027 & 2028 adventurers, this expedition takes you deep into Nepal’s trans-Himalayan landscapes—one of the best places on Earth to spot the elusive snow leopard (Panthera uncia).
These magnificent creatures reside in the protected mountain regions of Nepal, such as the Annapurna Conservation Area, Shey Phuksundo National Park, Kangchenjunga Conservation Area, Manaslu Conservation Area, Makalu Barun National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Dolpo Area, and Langtang National Park. Our tracking excursion specializes on Manang in the Annapurna Range and we also operate in other areas as per the request and preference of the guests.
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu to Besisahar (6 hours drive)
Day 3: Besisahar to Bhratang (4 hours drive)
Day 4: Trek starts from Bhratang to Upper Pisang (4-5 hours)
Day 5: Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang (5-6 hours trek)
Day 6: Rest Day at Manang
Day 7: Tracking Snow leopard around Manang
Day 8: Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 9: Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 10: Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 11: Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 12: Drive back from Manang to Besisahar (5 hours drive)
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu from Besisahar (6 hours drive)
Day 14: Free day
Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu
Itinerary
Day 2. Kathmandu to Besisahar (6 hours drive)
Day 3. Besisahar to Bhratang (4 hours drive)
Day 4. Trek starts from Bhratang to Upper Pisang (4-5 hours)
Day 5. Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang (5-6 hours trek)
Day 6. Rest Day at Manang
Day 7. Tracking Snow leopard around Manang
Day 8. Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 9. Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 10. Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 11. Tracking snow leopard around Manang
Day 12. Drive back from Manang to Besisahar (5 hours drive)
Day 13. Drive back to Kathmandu from Besisahar (6 hours drive)
Day 14. Free day and city cultural heritage tour
Day 15. Departure from Kathmandu
Confirmation of booking
All bookings are made in good faith. Once we have received your booking we will send you an invoice giving payment details.
We will require an advance deposit of US$ 200 per person in order to hold your booking on a secure basis with the balance to be paid prior to your arrival in Nepal.
Terms and Conditions
Cancellation Policy
Arrangements may be cancelled at any time but the cancellation should be communicated to us in writing. Since cancellation incurs administrative costs, we will retain any deposit paid and in addition will apply cancellation charges as follows.
Period before departure within which written cancellation is received, and sum of cancellation charge shown as a percentage of the package price:
Price Increases
Any unforeseen cost increases beyond our control will be passed on directly to the guest, whenever such increases occur.
This could include (but is not limited to) such items as airfares, fuel costs, government taxes, currency exchange variations, etc. In some cases, an increase might also be applicable if group numbers drop below the originally costed number.
Change of Itinerary
We reserve the right to change or alter any itinerary at any time for reasons beyond our control. These could include but are not limited to adverse weather conditions, cancellation of flights or government restrictions in certain areas.
Whenever we are forced to make such late changes, we will always endeavor to give guests as much advance notice as possible and to ensure that the alternate itinerary achieves, insofar as possible, the objectives of the original tour.
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+977 (01) 4511 225
Mountain Travel Nepal
House No : 309
Shree Marga 1,Khursanitar
Kathmandu, Nepal
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