The Story Behind the Rented motorcycles to Leh/Ladakh
Going to Ladakh is like a dream. Not just for first-timers but even for me who has been going to Ladakh for the last 10 years.
Those dreams took a huge setback a few years back. The local taxi union emphasized a rule. Four-wheelers or two-wheelers rented outside LEH will not be allowed to go to Khardungla, Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri, or Hanle.
Any person arriving in Leh with a rented four-wheeler or two-wheeler can enter Leh city. They can roam around the city on it but can’t travel beyond. He/She has to rent again locally in Leh to go further.
So if someone is coming just to Leh city and going towards Kargil or Manali there is no issues.
Union guys say that bikes should be in your name or immediate family like Mother,Father,Sister or brother. No cousins. Also you have to prove it with some document.
:: Union Guys have made their strategic check post at key points. They carry out checks there. You can slip from one, but they will get hold of you on another.
Mystery of Ladakh/Rohtang and Lahaul Spiti Permits
What is a permit? It’s an official document from the government. It authorises you to travel to certain places that are off-limits to civilians without it.
In case of Ladakh ILP (Inner Line Permit), residents of Ladakh do not need to get ILP. Children below 12 years of age are also exempt. They just need to carry a valid photo ID with them.
You can get ILP online or also by going to DC office Leh. The fees of Ladakh ILP is: Rs 400 + Rs 20/per Day.
If you come by air,road or any other medium you need to get ILP to go to restricted areas. For example, if you want to go to Nubra via Khardungla La, you need ILP. If you plan to travel towards Turtuk or Pangong Tso via Chang La, you need ILP. It is required if you wish to travel to Hanle, Tso Moriri, Dha, and Hanu Village as well.
Coming from Srinagar to Leh via Road needs no permit.
Zanskar from Kargil also need no permit. You can go to Padum Via Rangdum – Penzi La
There is no permit in Spiti.
Shipkila is out of bound of civilians and there is no permit for it .
ILP Ladakh Permit : http://www.lahdclehpermit.in/