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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