Acclaimed to be the largest national park in South Asia, the Hemis National Park covers an area of around 4400 sq. km. Home to an endless variety of wild animals and rare Himalayan birds, the park is an empyrean for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. Captivating scenic beauty of the park with dense pine forests and steam of Indus River flowing through its middle, also makes it an ideal destination for nature lovers to spend some moments here revelling in its picturesque charms and fresh mountain air. The Hemis National Park is also a paradise for trekkers owing to its trekking trails offering breath-taking vistas of ever changing Ladakhi landscape with rocky terrains and occasional sights of vegetation and sparkling streams along the route. What mainly attracts the tourists and adventure buffs is the quest for sighting the snow leopard in Ladakh. Known to the protected reserve for endangered snow leopards, the park is a great site to have a glimpse at the majestic cat adorning the striped grey coat to perfectly camouflage with its surroundings. Local expert guides can be hired who can take you through trails frequented by these ever elusive creatures. Homestays at some of the remote villages bordering the park is sure to add to the thrill and excitement of a memorable wildlife holiday trip to Ladakh.