{"id":19616,"date":"2020-07-13T12:45:27","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T10:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/?page_id=19616"},"modified":"2026-07-08T20:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:08:16","slug":"inner-line-permit-leh-restricted-areas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overlanding-off-road-trip\/ladakh-moto-himalayan\/inner-line-permit-leh-restricted-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladakh Permit &#8211; How to obtain an Inner Line Permit in Leh?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--505402cb-d90a-4b4f-8611-06a9369b7b6b\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--2d95c5c8-d1df-447f-a86b-34caf3964538\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--45d90a7d-78b9-4f54-bfb2-fc9c5a09678e\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>How do I get an Inner Line Permit in Leh, Ladakh?<\/h1>\n<h2>Map of restricted areas<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This page contains all the information you need to know <strong>about Ladakh's Inner Line Permit<\/strong>. Many thanks to our readers and contributors who help us keep this page up to date.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you're planning a motorcycle, 4x4 or bicycle trip to Ladakh, you'll love our book <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-ladakh-india-moto-4x4-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Ladakh<\/a> on <strong>the 12 most beautiful trails<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<li>Explore Ladakh guide updates <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/book-update-explore\/ladakh\/\">in this article<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read all about <strong>renting a motorcycle<\/strong> in Ladakh <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-ladakh\/best-bike-rental-shops-in-leh\/\">in this article.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>More information on <strong>Ladakh and budget<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overlanding-off-road-trip\/ladakh-moto-himalayan\/\">in this article.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-ladakh-india-moto-4x4-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guide-de-voyage-explore-ladakh-fr-700x500px.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guide-de-voyage-explore-ladakh-fr-700x500px.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guide-de-voyage-explore-ladakh-fr-700x500px-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-233139\" title=\"guide-de-voyage-explore-ladakh-FR-1000x700px\" alt=\"travel guide Ladakh India Himalaya motorcycle roadbook\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Inner Line Permit: access to Ladakh's border areas<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span>How do I get it?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>The best way to obtain a permit is through a travel agency, rental agency or hotel. They usually charge a commission of 200 rupees on top of the price of the permit. Send a copy of your passport and the day the permit starts, and you'll have it ready when you arrive. Or do it when you arrive in Leh - it'll be ready in a day, just long enough for you to acclimatize!  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Please note that the DC offices authorized to issue permits are closed on Sundays and open between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on all other days.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It is also possible to obtain a permit online (lahdclehpermit.in). However, the site isn't very reliable and you'll still have to go to the Leh offices (DC Office) to have your documents stamped and signed.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>The permit is valid for a maximum of 14 days (multiple entry)<\/strong>. It is important to <strong>make photocopies<\/strong>, as you will need to leave one at each military post.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>How much does the license cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>For foreigners, the <strong>Inner line Permit (ILP) must be accompanied by the Protected Area Permit (PAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You'll need :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>  20 rupees\/day for PAP<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>100 rupees\/day for Red Cross Donation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>400 rupees for ILP<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>200 rupees for agency commission<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>For example, if you need a 5-day permit for two people, the total cost will be 1200 rupees [800 for the environmental tax + 200 for the donation to the Red Cross + 200 (20 x 2 x 5) for the wildlife protection tax].<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For Indians, the PAP is not required.<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Map of restricted areas in Ladakh (Inner Line Permit)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Below is <strong>the map of restricted areas in Ladakh for 2019\/2020<\/strong>. To visit the Nubra, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri regions, a permit is required. Certain restricted areas are off-limits to foreigners: only Indians with an Inner Line Permit can enter them, as in the town of Hanle, for example.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note that there have been many changes in 2025, and you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/book-update-explore\/ladakh\/\">the updates here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ladakh-carte-zones-reglementees-permis.jpg\" alt=\"Ladakh map ILP permit zones regulated\" title=\"ladakh-carte-zones-reglementees-permis\" width=\"1200\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ladakh-carte-zones-reglementees-permis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ladakh-carte-zones-reglementees-permis-980x691.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ladakh-carte-zones-reglementees-permis-480x338.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-12866\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><strong>CAUTION: UPDATE 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>New zones opened to travelers in 2023! The above map is therefore out of date. Please take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/book-update-explore\/ladakh\/\">Explore Ladakh guide updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>INDIAN VISA: duration and price in 2025<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>E-Visa India<\/h3>\n<p>As of <strong>September 1, 2019<\/strong>, the price of the E-Visa has changed, as has the duration of its validity. This is good news, as visa prices have come down significantly (a 1-year e-visa used to cost 80 USD).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"> <strong>30-day<\/strong> tourist E-visa (April to June) costs 10 USD (approx.<strong> \u20ac9.00)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"list\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>30-day<\/strong> tourist E-visa (July to March): 25 USD (approx.<strong> \u20ac23.00<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"list\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>1-year <\/strong> tourist E-visa: USD 40 (approx.<strong> \u20ac37.00<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>5-year <\/strong> tourist E-visa: 80 USD (approx. <strong>\u20ac73.00)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>30-day visas must be applied for no more than 30 days in advance, and e-visa for 1 year or more between 120 days and 4 days before your arrival date.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Regular Indian visa (mandatory by land)<\/h3>\n<p><span>If you are arriving in India by land, you must apply for a regular visa directly from an Indian embassy (in your home country or en route). The visa is valid for <strong>6 months<\/strong> (1 year or 5 years under certain conditions), with multiple entries and a maximum stay of 90 days per entry. Visas valid for 6 months or 1 year cost around <strong>\u20ac105<\/strong> (including fees). It takes between 6 and 10 days to obtain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-ladakh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4837 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/icones-rond-moto-marron.png\" alt=\"logo ountravela road trip\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" title=\"\"><br \/>Book an activity<br 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