{"id":9416,"date":"2026-08-06T19:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=9416"},"modified":"2026-08-06T19:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:03:28","slug":"indias-first-high-altitude-wildlife-safari-to-come-up-in-ladakh-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=9416","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s first high-altitude wildlife safari to come up in Ladakh | India News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133014884,imgsize-416518,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/ladakh-to-get-indias-1st-high-altitude-wildlife-safari.jpg\" alt=\"India\u2019s first high-altitude wildlife safari to come up in Ladakh\" title=\"Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species\">Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>SRINAGAR: In a bid to prevent illegal off-roading and disturbance to wildlife, Ladakh administration Thursday approved the introduction of India\u2019s first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails in the Union Territory\u2019s upper reaches.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>Ladakh is home to India\u2019s largest snow leopard population \u2014 477 of the country\u2019s estimated 718 snow leopards. The UT also supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species, which have drawn significant tourist attention over the years. Under this sustainable eco-friendly tourism initiative, visitors will get a rare, guided opportunity to witness the region\u2019s distinctive flora and fauna, a government spokesperson said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>The decision was made in the first governing body meeting of the newly constituted Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) Conservation Society, chaired by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, the spokesperson said. Saxena directed the forest department to introduce guided jeep safaris on the lines of popular national parks like Kaziranga, Ranthambore, and others, using specially designed open-back vehicles driven by trained local drivers and guides.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Apart from including areas like Nubra, Zanskar, Sham, Kargil and Drass \u2014 known to have sizeable populations of the elusive snow leopard and avian diversity \u2014 Saxena told the department to explore possible safari routes across Hemis National Park, Changthang and Karakoram wildlife sanctuaries, the spokesperson said. Govt will appoint 20 local youths and train them in bird-watching, bird identification, and spotting skills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"LEzX4\">\n<div class=\"PmOGb\">\n<p class=\"PSf84\">Share your thoughts in the comments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Insightful<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Agree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Disagree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Skeptical<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Concerning<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Promising<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Worth Reading<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Big Development<\/button><\/p>\n<p><textarea class=\"T9MbS\" rows=\"1\" placeholder=\"Add your Thoughts...\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"ZW6JD \" disabled=\"\">Post Comment<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"swnca\">Be respectful \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatimes.com\/termsandcondition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gkv0P\">TOI community guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> They will be provided with all necessary equipment.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>SHAN Society, constituted by Saxena on June 16 this year, seeks to formulate a comprehensive roadmap for community-led wildlife conservation and waste management, and to promote plastic-free tourism, sustainable livelihood generation, and responsible eco-tourism across Ladakh through environmental education and empowerment of local communities.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>\u201cThese efforts aim at conserving Ladakh\u2019s natural heritage so that future generations inherit an ecosystem that is richer, healthier and more resilient. Our vision is to establish Ladakh as a global example of community-led conservation and responsible high-altitude mountain tourism,\u201d Saxena said.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/indias-first-high-altitude-wildlife-safari-to-come-up-in-ladakh\/articleshow\/133014355.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species SRINAGAR: In a bid to prevent illegal off-roading and disturbance to wildlife, Ladakh administration Thursday approved the introduction of India\u2019s first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails in the Union Territory\u2019s upper reaches.Ladakh is home to 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