What is ILP(Inner Line Permit)
Inner Line Permit or ILP is a mandatory travel document which is required to be obtained in order to enter a restricted areas and is issued by concerned state government. It is mandatory for Indian or non-Indian citizens to obtain the document by submitting asked documents in order to enter the area. It is issued majorly for tourism and is valid for the specified duration. It allows tourist who have received the permit to enter the restricted area for allowed time mentioned on the permit and also only those places. This document is majorly required to regulate and monitor the entry and exit of individuals in these areas.
Does Ladakh require Inner Line Permit(ILP) and Which places in Ladakh requires ILP
Yes. You’ll have to obtain the ILP to go anyplace beyond Leh city. ILP is a required document to go places in close proximity of international border and Ladakh have 2 international borders. Places like Nubra Valley, Panging, Hanle, and entire of Changthang region requires ILP for entry. We request you to not risk yourself by entering a restricted/protected zone with the document. The process is very simple and hassle free. It hardly takes 10 mins.
How to get Ladakh Inner Line Permit(ILP)
Obtaining ILP have become a lot simpler process than what it used to be. You just need to visit (https://www.lahdclehpermit.in/) and choose the from total of 13 different routes. The fees can be paid online and visiting any government office physically is not required. The fees includes environmental fee, Red Cross Fund and
Wildlife fee. It is approximately 800-900 for 10 days of trip.
Tip: Our team would advise you to select all the places as you are never sure which route you might end up taking. Hence, to avoid any inconveniences it is best to proceed with all the routes.