Ghosts of the Himalayas

Dec10,2025

Silent, solitary, and rarely seen, the snow leopard is the Himalayan crown jewel—its smoky coat and ghost-like agility make it one of the world’s most enigmatic predators.

Snow Leopard (The Phantom of the Peaks)

Dwelling in misty forests, this shy tree-dweller with fiery fur and masked eyes moves with quiet grace, rarely revealing itself to the outside world.

Red Panda (The Crimson Recluse)

Known for its fang-like tusks and musk glands, this nocturnal forest wanderer remains difficult to spot due to its extraordinary camouflage and wariness.

Himalayan Musk Deer (The Secretive Saber-Tooth Deer)

Though brilliantly coloured, this national bird of Nepal disappears instantly into alpine thickets, displaying both beauty and elusiveness.

Himalayan Monal (The Shy Rainbow Bird)

A rare and ancient lineage of wolves, these mysterious canids inhabit remote, high-altitude plateaus, avoiding all human contact.

Himalayan Wolf (The Silent Shadow Wolf)

A nimble cliff-dweller with reddish-brown fur, the red goral blends seamlessly with Himalayan rocks and shrubby slopes, remaining largely unseen by humans.

Red Goral (The Mountain Ghost Antelope)

With dense fur and flat features, this rare feline hides in cold deserts and rocky terrains, remaining one of the most rarely sighted Himalayan animals.

Pallas’s Cat (The Fog-Eyed Recluse)

Recognised by its square-shaped face and sly persona, this fox maintains an almost royal poise, avoiding humans while ruling over barren highlands.

Tibetan Sand Fox (The Cautious Fox of the Highlands)