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Good news for travelers! No need special permission to go to protected areas in Ladakh!

The Union Territory of Ladakh has lifted the terms of its Inner Line Permit to attract more domestic tourists. Indian tourists no longer need special permits to enter here. An Inner Line Permit is prior permission to visit protected areas along the China-Pakistan border. In a notification issued yesterday, the Ladakh UT Home Department completely removed the requirement for ILP to visit notified protected areas for Indian citizens, including domestic tourists and local residents. However, foreigners wishing to visit these protected areas still need to apply for a permit (protected area permit). Meanwhile, the validity of the permit for foreign ... Read more