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Leh Ladakh Inner Line Permits - Leh Ladakh Trip Planner

All foreign national are requested to take your Inner Line Permits for restricted areas such as Nubra Valley / Khardungla pass / Pangong Lake / Zanskar / Da Hanu Village / Tso Moriri and Tso Kar Lakes. Chinese and Pakistani Nationals need to take the Inner Line Permits from Ministry of External Affairs New Delhi in advance. This may take nearly a month or more. While as other nationals can obtain the permits from DC office in Leh or any valid / authorized travel agent in Leh. We Connecting Horizons Travel Services Tours and Travel are an authorized agent to obtain the permits.

What is Inner Line Permit?

Inner Line Permit, or ILP, is a travel document issued by the Government of India which allows an Indian and foreigner travelers to travel to a protected area for a limited time period. Obtaining this permit is mandatory for all the citizens who do not belong to Jammu and Kashmir State. Foreigners visiting Ladakh are required to obtain Ladakh Protected Area Permit (PAP) before entering this region. The Inner Line Permit, or ILP, is valid for a period of 3 weeks for Indians, and 1 week for foreigners. It should also be remembered that there is no limit on the number of times you visit a place within the valid period as long as you have the necessary permits with you.

Which Areas Need an Inner Line Permit?

Please noted that the Inner line Permit is not required for visiting all the areas. In fact, it is only required for some areas like Nubra valley, Khardung La, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Dah, Hanu Villages, Man, Merak, Nyoma, Loma Bend, Turtuk, Tyakshi, Chusul, Hanle, Digger La, Tangyar (for trekking only).

Key points related to Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Protected Area Permit (PAP)

  • Leh Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required by domestic tourists starting from 1st April 2017 and Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required by foreign nationals.
  • ILP is not required for residents of J&K state and children below the age of 12 years. They can visit the protected area region in Ladakh by showing/carrying a valid Photo Id proof.
  • Permits are not required for travelling on Srinagar-Leh highway and Manali-Leh Highway.
  • ILP is required if you are planning to travel to inner areas of Ladakh namely: Nubra Valley, Khardung La, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Dah, Hanu Villages, Man, Merak, Nyoma, Loma Bend, Turtuk, Tyakshi, Chusul, Hanle, Digger La, Tangyar (for trekking only).
  • There is an environment fee of Rs.400 per person and Inner Line permit fee of Rs.20 per day per person.
  • Online portal for obtaining ILP and PAP is http://lahdclehpermit.in/
  • There is no provision for making the payment online. So for making the payment and getting the permits signed or stamped, you will have to take the printout of the online form along with a copy of it and visit Office, Opposite J&K Bank, Main Market, Leh.
  • One can also apply for permits TIC Office, Opposite J&K Bank, Main Market, Leh. The office is open all working days (Monday to Friday) 09:00 AM to 07.00 PM.