Hemis National Park – Home to the elusive snow leopard

Hemis National Park is the largest national park in India and a globally important wildlife reserve. Spread over 4,400 sq km, it is famously known as the “Snow Leopard Capital of the World.” Wildlife enthusiasts from around the globe visit Hemis to catch a glimpse of this rare and majestic predator.

The park’s rugged terrain, high-altitude valleys, and dense alpine forests make it an ideal habitat for snow leopards, Tibetan wolves, Himalayan marmots, red foxes, and several species of mountain sheep. Apart from wildlife, the park offers stunning trekking routes and mesmerizing natural beauty.