Are the Visa and passports required before visiting Ladakh ?
All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa and passport before visiting Ladakh. Tourist don’t require permit for Leh. However, all foreign tourists are required to register at Drass, Rumtse and Sarchu if they are traveling by road. Those traveling by air should get themselves registered at the airport. The tourist are required to get a permit for restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lake, Dhahanu and Nubra Valley, which can be obtained through registered travel agencies. Make sure to carry six photocopies of the permit while traveling, to submit at the Checking points. For visiting Ladakh, please consult the concerned embassies in your area.
