Is it safe to visit Ladakh right now?

Yes, Leh Ladakh is completely safe for tourists. Tourists have two concerns regarding their safety — Covid-19 and India-China standoff. Ladakh is a huge place with very thin population. The UT of Ladakh has reported very few Covid-19 cases compared to most of the states.

Is it safe to drive to Leh?

Most of the roads around Leh town as well as Sham Valley are good in conditions throughout the year barring few sections where water keeps running through, thus damaging them. Only very few sections of these roads are in bad condition.

Are roads to Leh open?

The road from Manali to Rohtang Pass is closed now for tourists as well and so as the road from Rohtang Pass to Keylong. The road to Leh Ladakh ahead of Keylong via Baralacha La is closed as well. However, the road from Manali to Keylong is now open via Atal Tunnel and it takes 4 hrs less than usual to reach Keylong.

Do we need permit to visit Leh?

You only need Beyond Rohtang Pass permit of Rs 50 to travel to Leh Ladakh. The other permit of Rs 500 is required by tourists who are traveling only to Rohtang Pass for tourism purposes.

What is the best way to reach Ladakh?

Manali to Leh (second approach) -, Manali-Leh road of 473 kms, since 1989 has been been another route to Ladakh. There are two ways to reach Ladakh by Road.

How to travel from Delhi to Leh by SUV?

The road trip to Leh by SUV or motorcycle is a lifetime adventure experience for travellers. The total travel time is approximately 24 hours and the distance from Delhi to Leh via Leh Manali Highway is around 1011 Km.

When will the Srinagar-Leh highway remain open?

While Srinagar-Leh highway generally remains open from late March to November, the Manali-Leh highway remains open from May to October. After building of the Atal tunnel, the road is expected to remain open for longer time as the tunnel bypasses mighty Rohtang pass.

Where to stay on Leh-Srinagar highway?

Tourists will get to eat meal/snacks and drink tea at multiple locations on Leh-Srinagar highway. On Manali-Leh highway, tourists stay at Keylong, Jispa or Sarchu. While Keylong and Jispa has hotels, guesthouses, homestays and tent options, Sarchu has only camping option.