- There is no metalled road in Hemis National Park. However, a few rough roads enable local people to reach their villages.
- Hemis national park. (Elevation 10,000ft - 20,000ft). ... This was our second visit to Hemis National Park in search of the elusive Snow Leopard.
- Fauna: Hemis National Park is the largest protected area in the north of the Himalayas and home to 16 mammal species and 73 bird species.
- 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.
- There are approximately 1600 residents in the Hemis National Park amongst which some are great campsites to spend a night in.
- 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.
- Hemis National Park is popular for its snow leopards, white masters of speed moving stealthily on snow that often go unnoticed by the onlookers.
- Amongst all national parks in India, Hemis National Park is the only one that is to the North of the great Himalayas and has the largest protected area.
- The Hemis National Park is one of the biggest National Parks in South Asia, covering an area of 4400 square kilometres.
- Hemis national park is about 30 Kms from Leh and one has to get permits for entry ( which is pretty cheap at Rs.
