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- Launch: Ladakh launched India’s first high-altitude snow leopard safari with six safari vehicles.
- Locations: Initial routes cover Rumbak, Shang and Uley, with proposed routes across Hemis National Park, Changthang and the Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Conservation and Livelihoods: Trained local guides and approved routes aim to reduce wildlife disturbance, control illegal off-roading and create jobs through ecotourism.
- Snow Leopard Population: Ladakh reportedly hosts 477 of India’s estimated 718 snow leopards, accounting for about two-thirds of the national population.
