• Hemis National Park is a high-elevation national park in Hemis in Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is approx. 50 km from Leh, the capital of Ladakh.
  • The Hemis National Park is situated in the north of the Himalayan Range. Established in 1981, it is one of the most popular national parks in India.
  • Hemis National Park was built in 1981 to protect and preserve the decreasing population of wildlife and is also known as the Snow Leopard Capital of India.
  • It was only the third day during our Leh Trip, we took a trek to Hemis National park. The starting point is around 25 kms from Leh town and will take around 75 mins.
  • The beauty of the Hemis National Park multiplies when it gives an overview of Indus River and the catchments areas of Markha, Sumdah, and Rumbak streams.
  • The Hemis National Park offers nature lovers a varied landscape, the mountains of various shapes and sizes, vast flatlands, cold deserts, and more.
  • Tucked in the lap of pristine valleys in Ladakh, Hemis National Park is one of Asia’s most well-known natural habitats of the Snow Leopard.
  • Hemis national park. (Elevation 10,000ft - 20,000ft). ... This was our second visit to Hemis National Park in search of the elusive Snow Leopard.
  • In this Hemis National Park, vehicular movements are completely banned inside the park, but Jeep Safari is available and will only show you around the park.