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SO NOW: One of the last wild places. If the idea of white water rafting or trekking doesn’t have you rushing to this high-altitude destination, what about the fact that this Himalayan hideaway is also the home of snow leopards? If you are travelling from June to September, book into the Chamba Camp Thiksey. Think four-poster beds, opulent chandeliers and a butler on standby. From picnics to polo matches — almost anything can be arranged. If you stay at Chamba Camp Thiksey you will have four, yes four dining options to choose from. Feast in the cool silk lined restaurant, enjoy a barbecue under the stars, dine at a private table by the lake or even among the camp’s organic garden. When you are ready to explore, go hiking, rafting, visit the local Thiksey Monastery and head into the wilds to spot those elusive snow leopards.
Above: Blowing conch shells before morning prayers. Left: Chamba Camp Thiksey.
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