Valley and Distant Yak

After a few days we ventured higher and into the Ulley Valley to stay with local headman Tsewang Norboo to look for Snow Leopards, the most enigmatic of all the world's large cats.

Although Snow Leopards are not aggressive towards humans they will prey on sheep and goats so are killed by locals who cannot afford to lose their precious livestock. Since 2005, Snow Leopard Conservancy has worked with local communities to physically secure livestock enclosures, offer alternative income via a tourist homestay scheme and deliver an environmental education and wildlife conservation programme. As a direct result Snow Leopards are now being seen in some areas of rural Ladakh.

Valley and Distant Yak
Valley and Distant Yak

After a few days we ventured higher and into the Ulley Valley to stay with local headman Tsewang Norboo to look for Snow Leopards, the most enigmatic of all the world's large cats.

Although Snow Leopards are not aggressive towards humans they will prey on sheep and goats so are killed by locals who cannot afford to lose their precious livestock. Since 2005, Snow Leopard Conservancy has worked with local communities to physically secure livestock enclosures, offer alternative income via a tourist homestay scheme and deliver an environmental education and wildlife conservation programme. As a direct result Snow Leopards are now being seen in some areas of rural Ladakh.