Northern India
Rumbak Wildlife Lodge
Rumbak Wildlife Lodge offers a unique and immersive stay in traditional mud and stone houses with flat roofs and a beautiful communal living and dining area. Located at an elevation of 3960 metres within the breathtaking landscapes of Hemis National Park, this lodge offers guests the rare opportunity to spot the elusive snow leopard in its natural habitat.
Guests are allocated one of six private rooms, all thoughtfully furnished with comfortable mattresses adorned with thick Ladakhi blankets, and pillows. A Bukhara-style wood-burning chiminea stove adds plenty of warmth. Warming, home-cooked food is prepared and served in the communal dining and lounge area, including Ladakhi, Indian and international dishes.
Facilities
The six rooms (in two separate dwellings) have underfloor heating, oxygen concentrators, insulated roofs, traditional wood stoves, double glazed windows, heated blankets, and private bathrooms with hot water showers.
Local Wildlife
The village is close to several snow leopard hotspots and herds of blue sheep are common in the area. Woolly hare, Royale's pika, red fox, Tibetan wolf and Eurasian lynx are also in the area.
Birds: bearded vulture (lammergeier), Himalayan griffon, golden eagle, red-billed and alpine chough, Himalayan snowcock, chukar, Tibetan partridge, white-winged redstart, robin accentor, snow pigeon, greater short-toed lark, magpie, Blanford's snowfinch, black-winged snowfinch, white-rumped snowfinch.
Optional Activities
Trekking, wildlife spotting, village and monastery visits.
James Gilpin
Area Specialist
Insulated, waterproof footwear is essential for walking through snow and ice. Take things easy and avoid pushing yourself too hard – the altitude can make even a simple walk feel much more demanding.
If you have any questions regarding our India tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
All transfers were perfect…everyone extremely helpful…had a very enjoyable holiday.