Can I go to Ladakh without passport?
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Can I go to Ladakh without passport?
For most places on the tourist circuit in Ladakh post May 2014, Indian nationals no longer require Inner Line Permits (ILP). Post May 2014, any valid ID proof like driving license, Aadhar card, Indian passport, PAN card etc will act as your permit for Ladakh.
Do we need permit for Ladakh?
All domestic tourists can get a Ladakh tourist permit issued by the DC Office, Leh with required fees. The permit can also be applied online through the official website of Leh administration. Ladakh tourist permit is valid for 1 week for both, domestic and international travellers.
What do I need for Ladakh trip?
For protection from sun and UV-rays:
- Goggles.
- Sunscreen Lotion with high SPF(30 or above)
- Mustard Oil (for applying in nostrils as it can become dry and painful due to dry and cold winds of Ladakh)
- Lip Balm/ Vaseline.
- Gloves for bikers.
- Mufler.
- Caps.
- Water/Wind proof jacket.
Can foreigners visit Ladakh?
Foreigners need to provide a valid passport with visa or OCI card. You can obtain a permit even if you are travelling solo .
Do we need permission to visit Pangong Lake?
No all tourists, foreigners and Indians, visiting the Inner Line region of Leh Ladakh need these permits to visit Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, and Tso Moriri. Foreigners need a Protected Area Permit to visit tourist places in Ladakh which is different from Inner Line Permits needed by domestic tourists.
Do we need permit for Nubra Valley?
You donot require any pass /permit for Nubra valley and Pangong ( Only for Indian nationals). In nubra valley, an Indian tourist can visit till Warshi village ( the last village before Siachen glacier).
Do you need a visa to visit Ladakh?
If you are a foreign national, in addition to a Visa for India, you will need special permits to visit certain parts of Ladakh. If you are driving a rental vehicle, make sure you have all the documents for the car handy.
Do you need a permit to drive in Leh Ladakh?
Leh Ladakh Vehicle Permit There is no vehicle permit for Ladakh. The Inner Line Permit is issued on a per-person basis so you will need it even if you went by Bus. A vehicle permit is needed only for Rohtang Pass and that too only if you were coming from Manali to Leh.
How long does it take to travel Leh Ladakh?
Using public transport inside Leh – Ladakh is a challenge as the frequency of such vehicles is feeble and based on their schedules you may require 18-20 days to complete the above trip.
What do I need to travel to Ladakh and Kashmir?
If you reside anywhere in either Ladakh or Kashmir, all that you need is valid identity proof, preferably an Aadhar Card. Children under 12 years of age will be allowed to travel without any permit but you may need an ID card to prove their age if the child looks close to 12 or over that age.