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However, at present, the valley is vulnerable to The valley spanning 1200 sq. km. is home to a diversity of plant resource encroachments especially from outsider”. and animal species, many of global conservation significance such as snow leopard, Himalayan wolf, Tibetan wild ass and wild yak. The magnificent landscape, rich biodiversity, and an age-old Tibetan culture and heritage provide an exclusive experience Wildlife researchers encountered two snow leopards in the Limi for the travelers. The valley has great potential to serve as a valley in 2007. News about the sighting of a snow leopard was unique destination for wilderness hikes, wildlife sightings, cultural published in a national weekly. A camera trapping survey conducted experiences and important route to the major pilgrim destination in the valley by Global Primate Network-Nepal in 2015 for the at the sacred Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash. It takes 6-7 days first time successfully photographed three different snow leopards. of camping trip from Simikot- the district headquarters of Humla The survey team recorded 221 blue sheep; the main natural prey to reach Limi valley. species of snow leopard in the valley. In addition, the team recorded occurrence of the Himalayan wolf, Red fox, Tibetan fox, Golden With this editorial of the 5th edition of Snow Leopard Magazine, jackal, Tibetan wild ass, Tibetan argali, Himalayan marmot, Royle's we aim to promote the natural and cultural heritages of Limi valley. pika, Himalayan pika, Himalayan musk deer and birds including Since Limi valley is a place of ancient culture and globally significant Himalayan griffon and Golden eagle. biodiversity, conservation of this part of Nepal is of utmost necessity and concerned stakeholders should act immediately to The research team reported herder-snow leopard conflict over protect its fragile environment and irreplaceable resources. livestock predation and possible illegal hunting of the snow leopard’s wild prey species by outsider represents a major conservation challenge in this valley despite local people’s continuous conservation efforts. 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The Snow Leopard|Page 2 Field is the class room Wildlife and Welfare 4 Disney Conservation Hero, Tungalagtuya 8 How homestays are saving snow leopards in Ladakh 12 Predator proof corral in Upper Mustang 16 Articles/Reports Tashi R Ghale awarded with Disney Conservation Hero Award 34 Snow leopard art workshop held in Upper Mustang 35 Nepal introduces a climate change plan to protect snow leopards 36 Snow leopard awareness workshop held in Lo-manghtang 37 Rescue and Rehabilitation of leopard cat 38 Photo: Anil Adhikari Photo: News Snow leopard monitoring camp held in Mustang 40 Students working in the Snow Leopard Monitoring Camp in Mustang. Snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo 42 Nepal Government plans to satellite collaring 812 snow leopards 43 Snow leopard found in Gaurishanker conservation area 44 Darwin Initiative project for snow leopard conservation 46 Tribute to Musk Deer 51 Always provoking ! I am the giant Save the Snow Leopard 52 Himalayan harbivore, I am all yours 53 I can hit back too. Poems In memory of Snow Leopard 54 Man Bahadur Khadka, Director General, DNPWC 28 Dr. Shafqut Hussain. Trinity College USA & BWCDO, Pakistan 47 Interviews Introduction: fact about snow leopard 15 Book review-The snow leopard by Peter Matthiessen 55 Photo story – fox light minimizes risk 57 Others Comic 61 Organization introduction: The Mountain Concept: Anil Adhikari, Art: Priyanka Sharma Art: Adhikari, Anil Concept: Institute 62 The now Leopard S magazine Editors: Prof. Karan Bahadur Shah, Dr. Rodney Jackson, Anil Adhikari Advisors: Binod Basnet, Dr. Naresh Subedi, Dr. Lhakpa Norbu Sherpa, Darla Hillard | Technical Assistance: Charleen Gavette English Translators: Kasi Raj Bhandari, Anil Adhikari, Prasun Timilsina Front Cover Photo: Dr. Rodney Jackson darting snow leopard at Langu Valley, Mugu District, Nepal in 1981- Photo Credit : Darla Hillard/National Geographic Society/Front Cover Other Photos: Rinzin Phunjuk Lama-Third Pole Conservancy & WWF Nepal | Back Cover Photo : A student sketching snow leopard at art workshop in Mustang District in 2018. Design and layout: Printall ([email protected]) National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) Khumaltar, Lalitppur, Phone 977-01-5526571, Email: [email protected], URL: www.ntnc.org.np Snow Leopard Conservancy (SLC) 75 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, California, 95476, USA, Phone + 1 (707) 938-1700, URL: www.SnowLeopardConservancy.org k[i7 3 l lxp“ lrt'jf Article Wildlife and Welfare Karan Bahadur Shah Blue sheep and Himalayan tahr are two major prey species in the male as a precursor of breeding season in November for snow leopard in Nepal. There are areas where either and they chase females. The male Himalayan tahr is bigger blue sheep or Himalayan tahr is found and yet there are and more beautiful than the female one. Out of 130 adult some areas where both of these animals are found. Lanngu males, females, young and kids of Himalayan tahr flock that valley in Shey-Phksundo National Park which is a habitat I recorded in the hills to the south of our camps, 42 were for snow leopard is one such place in Nepal where both adult males. blue sheep and Himalayan tahr are available. Our team led We returned to Kathamndu via Jumla at the end of by Rodney Jackson was camping in Dhukyal stream near December because during the winter season, particularly Dolphu village in the Langu valley to study and investigate between January and March, it snows heavily making our the game animals of snow leopard.
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  • Upper Mustang Trek - 17 Days

    Upper Mustang Trek - 17 Days

    GPO Box: 384, Ward No. 17, Pushpalal Path Khusibun, Nayabazar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-01-4388659 E-Mail: [email protected] www.iciclesadventuretreks.com Upper Mustang Trek - 17 Days "Join our Upper Mustang Trek to uncover the hidden mysticism of Upper Mustang." With plenty of nature to see and culture to observe, Upper Mustang is a beautiful place to travel in. A trek inside Upper Mustang is a journey which presents travelers with a vivid blend of arid landscape & exotic cultural heritages. Upper Mustang lies near to the Tibetan border at an altitude over 4,000 meters above sea level. It encompasses Tibetan societies, scenic landscapes & compelling arrangement of bio-diversity. Due to which, it has gained vast popularity as an incredible trans-Himalayan region! Initially, trekkers get to go an outlandish venture which takes them on an off the beaten path trail. Following out of the ordinary and far-flung trek routes, trekkers are eventually rewarded with breathtakingly beautiful vistas. Learn and witness the glorious Tibetan cultures as you make your way up and through the valley’s ethnic villages; take pleasure in the scenes of yellow & grey colored hills being eroded away by the gusting winds and ultimately capture all those precious moments in your heart so that you can cherish them forever. Our 17 days Upper Mustang Trek begins with a flight from the scenic lake city of Pokhara to Jomsom. From that point onward, you visibly make an effort to go through Mustang’s windswept mountain desert areas with our vigilant trekking staffs as planned in our trek itinerary.