‘Ghost of the Mountains’ spotted in Ladakh: Watch the rare glimpse shared by BRO

A rare and captivating video of a family of snow leopards navigating the snowy heights of the Himalayas in Ladakh has taken social media by storm, offering a glimpse into one of nature’s most elusive big cats.

The short clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the official handle of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), shows three snow leopards moving in tandem across the rugged, snow-covered terrain of the high Himalayan region, a sight that has delighted wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists alike.

In the post, BRO highlighted the significance of the sighting as a sign of environmental balance, tweeting: “Spotting of the elusive Snow Leopard in the High Himalayas by Project Himank@BROindia- a powerful reminder that infrastructure development and nature conservation go hand in hand.”

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Spotting of the elusive Snow Leopard in the High Himalayas by Project Himank@BROindia—a powerful reminder that infrastructure development and nature conservation go hand in hand.@LAHDC_LEH@lg_ladakh@adgpi… pic.twitter.com/zUtKdc67kl

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The footage, believed to be recorded by teams from Project Himank, BRO’s flagship initiative that maintains high-altitude road networks in Ladakh, shows the snow leopards moving confidently through deep snow, blending seamlessly with their surroundings. 

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The rare sighting has drawn praise from internet users, with many noting how unusual and special it is to see the big cats in such numbers and at close range.

'Ghosts of the Mountains'

Snow leopards, often called the “ghosts of the mountains” due to their secretive nature and excellent camouflage, are notoriously difficult to spot in the wild. Their habitat spans the trans-Himalayan region, including parts of Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Experts and wildlife lovers say that such sightings can be interpreted as positive indicators of a healthy ecosystem, reflecting minimal human disturbance and successful conservation efforts in the region.

The viral video not only showcases one of the most majestic predators of the high mountains but also draws attention to the fragile yet resilient biodiversity thriving even in some of the world’s harshest environments.

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