Srinagar – Sonamarg – Zoji La – Drass – Kargil – Leh (NH-1) Live Update: July 9, 2026
| Section | Status |
|---|---|
| Srinagar → Sonamarg | 🟢 Open |
| Sonamarg → Zoji La | 🟡 Open with Restrictions |
| Zoji La → Drass | 🟡 Open with Restrictions |
| Drass → Kargil | 🟢 Open |
| Kargil → Leh | 🟢 Open |
Overall Route Status: 🟡 Open with Restrictions
Travel Advisory
- Travel only during permitted convoy/opening hours.
- Weather conditions can change rapidly near Zoji La.
- Landslides, shooting stones, and temporary traffic halts are possible.
- Check the latest BRO and local administration advisories before departure.
- Avoid driving after sunset, especially across Zoji La.
Route Summary
- Highway: NH-1
- Distance: ~420 km
- Driving Time: 10–12 hours (usually split into 2 days)
- Highest Point: Zoji La Pass (3,528 m / 11,575 ft)
- Suitable For: Cars, SUVs, Motorcycles, Tempo Travellers, Buses (subject to traffic regulations)
Leh Ladakh Weather
Leh Ladakh
12:43 am,
Jul 9, 2026
15°C
overcast clouds
- Temperature
- Rain Chance
- Wind
2:30 am
13°/14°°C
0 mm
0%
7 mph
46%
1006 mb
0 mm/h
5:30 am
12°/13°°C
0 mm
0%
5 mph
56%
1008 mb
0 mm/h
8:30 am
12°/12°°C
0.2 mm
20%
4 mph
61%
1010 mb
0 mm/h
11:30 am
15°/15°°C
0.2 mm
20%
5 mph
46%
1007 mb
0 mm/h
2:30 pm
19°/19°°C
0 mm
0%
5 mph
32%
1002 mb
0 mm/h
5:30 pm
18°/18°°C
0 mm
0%
6 mph
38%
1002 mb
0 mm/h
8:30 pm
16°/16°°C
0 mm
0%
6 mph
43%
1004 mb
0 mm/h
11:30 pm
15°/15°°C
0 mm
0%
5 mph
50%
1006 mb
0 mm/h
