Pantholops hodgsonii
Tibetan Antelope (Chiru)
MammalBest Season: Jun–Aug
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About this species
The Chiru or Tibetan Antelope is found in India only in the remote Changthang plateau of Ladakh — making any sighting exceptionally special. Males bear long, straight horns and migrate in large herds to traditional calving grounds. The species was nearly poached to extinction for its shahtoosh wool. See Tibetan Antelope (Chiru) in Ladakh's remote Changthang plateau. One of India's rarest mammal sightings — expedition guide.
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When and Where to Photograph Tibetan Antelope (Chiru)
The Chiru or Tibetan Antelope is found in India only in the remote Changthang plateau of Ladakh — making any sighting exceptionally special. Males bear long, straight horns and migrate in large herds to traditional calving grounds. The species was nearly poached to extinction for its shahtoosh wool. See Tibetan Antelope (Chiru) in Ladakh's remote Changthang plateau. One of India's rarest mammal sightings — expedition guide.
Plan field days around Jun–Aug: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in key reserves across India.