Everything About Us
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Who we are
Above & Beyond is a unit of Snow Leopard Trails and Wild Mountains. It was built primarily for winter guests coming in search of the snow leopards. Being one of the pioneers of the Snow Leopard Treks and tours we realized that a good percentage of the clients also prefer a comfortable lodge to camping – thus the lodge.
Why we
Above & Beyond promises a unique, comfortable experience while being located in the prime habitat for the wildlife of western Ladakh. What makes this lodge different from your usual experiences looking for the snow leopard, is the comfortable stay, and is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts who appreciate comfort while out in the wild. Most of the wildlife sightings happen around the lodge itself as it is situated at a higher altitude than other homestays in the village.
The Experience
Built in the traditional style with mud bricks and mud plaster, our eight room lodge is centrally heated with aesthetically designed wooden furniture, heavy linen and warm carpets well suited for the cold winter months at Ulley. Meals are served in the traditionally done up common room, which is heated with a local wooden bukhari. Guests usually congregate here after a day of sightings, and catch up on some reading and conversations in the toasty warmth of the bukhari.
Our benefits
Apart from our experienced wildlife tour team and spotters, the owner of the lodge lives on the premises, and is actively involved with wildlife tours each winter. You can interact with him and his family to gain a better understanding of Ladakhi values and lifestyle.
