6 exotic animals you must see in Hemis National Park, Ladakh
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Snow Leopard – The Ghost of the Himalayas
Hemis National Park is India’s best place to spot this elusive big cat, prefers high-altitude cliffs and rocky terrains, best time to see: Winter (Jan–March) when they descend to lower altitudes.
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Himalayan Blue Sheep (Bharal)
A primary prey of snow leopards, these sheep have a bluish-grey coat for camouflage, found grazing on steep cliffs and rugged mountainsides.
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Eurasian Lynx – The Stealthy Hunter
A rare wild cat with tufted ears and a thick coat, hunts small mammals and birds in the park’s rocky areas, sighting is challenging due to its elusive nature.
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Tibetan Wolf – The Apex Predator
Larger than regular wolves with a thick, greyish-white coat, hunts in small packs and preys on blue sheep and marmots, sightings are more common at dawn or dusk.
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Ladakh Urial – The Wild Sheep
Recognizable by its large curled horns, found in open grassy slopes at altitudes of 3,000–4,000m, a near-threatened species due to habitat loss.
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Himalayan Marmot – The Playful Rodent
One of the largest burrowing rodents in the world, seen sunbathing in summer before hibernating in winter, often spotted near trekking trails.