Is Leh Ladakh open to tourists now -- this is one of the most sought questions on the internet as lakhs of tourists who had planned their visit to Ladakh in 2020, 2021 and 2022 were caught up in uncertainty and doubts due to the Covid-19 pandemic; heavy rains coupled with floods and landslides in neighbouring states affected tourist inflow in 2023. The terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, has also left many tourists scared. Now that 2025 tourist season has started, tourists are still in dilemma about whether they should visit Ladakh or not. Let's clear your doubts. Ladakh Status as on April 24, 2025: Ladakh is open for tourists Updated on April 24, 2025: All the places in Ladakh are open for tourists. However, Leh-Manali road is still closed and may reopen by mid-May after snow from the high passes is cleared, the Srinagar-Leh road is partially opened with fear of avalanches and landslides at Zojila pass. The road will open completely with safe driving conditions in May. The terrorist attack that killed many innocent tourists and locals at Pahalgam, Kashmir, also sent a wave of fear among the tourists. As Ladakh is a separate region with no incidents of terrorism, tourists can visit Leh Ladakh without hesitation. Ladakh is one of the most safe, secure and tourists friendly regions in the world. So, keeping aside the hesitations, tourists can visit this beautiful Union Territory with families and friends. Updated on October 03, 2024: Ladakh is completely open for tourists. All the roads and places are open. Some hotels, however, have shut operation for winter season, and will reopen in April next year, many hotels are still open. After a brief agitation and complete bandh/chakka jam in all parts of Ladakh including Leh, Kargil, Nubra etc on
Is Leh Ladakh open to tourists now — this is one of the most sought questions on the internet as lakhs of tourists who had planned their visit to Ladakh in 2020, 2021 and 2022 were caught up in uncertainty and doubts due to the Covid-19 pandemic; heavy rains coupled with floods and landslides in
On this page, we shall keep updating the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) impacts on the Leh Ladakh Tourism and updates for tourists: 04 January 2024: The tourists and residents are advised to wear face masks in crowded and public places of Leh Ladakh as cases of Covid-19 are again on the rise in some parts of the country. 23 December 2023: With increasing cases of Covid-19 in the country, some restrictions are expected in crowdy places in coming days. However, there is no restriction in Ladakh so far. So, all tourists are being welcomed in Leh (Ladakh) without any restriction. 01 June 2023: As all the population of India is fully vaccinated and Covid-19 is no more a threat, no RTPCR or any other certificate or formality is required to visit Ladakh. So, all tourists are free to visit Ladakh without any restriction. 08 April 2023: There is no need to bring RTPCR or any kind of report if you are fully vaccinated (received at least two vaccines against Covid-19). However, tourists are advised to wear face masks in crowded places and adhere to the Covid protection protocols. 22 January 2023: All the tourist places and airport in Leh Ladakh are open to all tourists. However, the administration has advised tourists to visit Ladakh only after receiving at least two vaccinations against Covid-19. People are advised to wear face masks in public and crowdy areas. May 04, 2022: There are no restrictions on tourists entering Ladakh or visiting the sightseeing places in Leh (Ladakh). The incoming tourists should be fully vaccinated. Those not vaccinated are advised to bring RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours. All the places and roads in Ladakh, including Leh-Manali and Leh-Srinagar roads are open for tourists. March 1, 2022: Tourists visiting Ladakh by air or road
On this page, we shall keep updating the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) impacts on the Leh Ladakh Tourism and updates for tourists: 04 January 2024: The tourists and residents are advised to wear face masks in crowded and public places of Leh Ladakh as cases of Covid-19 are again on the rise in some parts of the