| Road / Route | Current Status | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar – Sonamarg – Zoji La – Drass – Kargil – Leh (NH-1) | 🟢 Open | Open for all vehicles. Short traffic delays may occur due to maintenance, landslides, or convoy movement, especially around Zoji La. |
| Manali – Sarchu – Pang – Tanglang La – Leh (NH-3) | 🟢 Open | Traffic has resumed after a recent flash flood near Jhalma Nallah. Drive carefully as weather can change quickly. |
| Leh – Khardung La – Nubra Valley | 🟢 Open | Open for tourists. Temporary closures are possible during fresh snowfall or road maintenance. |
| Leh – Chang La – Pangong Lake | 🟢 Open | Accessible for all permitted vehicles. Check the weather before departure. |
| Leh – Chumathang – Hanle | 🟢 Open | Open, subject to local weather conditions. |
| Hanle – Umling La | 🟢 Open (Permit Required) | Inner Line Permit is mandatory. Road conditions vary due to altitude and weather. |
| Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil | 🟢 Open | Good road conditions with occasional BRO maintenance work. |
| Kargil – Padum (Zanskar) | 🟢 Open | Open with caution. Some stretches may be rough due to ongoing road improvements. |
| Leh – Tso Moriri (Korzok) | 🟢 Open | Accessible via Chumathang or Mahe. Permit required for foreign nationals in some areas. |
| Leh – Tso Kar | 🟢 Open | Road is open; expect rough patches on some sections. |
Travel Advisory
✅ Check the weather forecast before starting any journey.
✅ Carry sufficient fuel, drinking water, and snacks.
✅ Start early in the morning for mountain passes.
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- Temperature
- Rain Chance
- Wind
✅ Follow instructions from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and local police.
✅ Keep buffer days in your itinerary for unexpected road closures caused by landslides or flash floods.
Advisory for Tourists & Visitors to Ladakh
Rising Water Levels and Prevailing Weather Conditions
The Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, advises all tourists, visitors, bikers, tour operators, hoteliers, transport providers, and other stakeholders to exercise extreme caution due to:
- Rising water levels in streams, rivers, and water channels.
- Ongoing adverse weather conditions across Ladakh.
Safety Guidelines
- Avoid going near rivers, streams, nallahs, bridges, and other water bodies.
- Do not undertake trekking, camping, riverside activities, or travel through vulnerable areas unless authorities confirm it is safe.
- Drive carefully, especially on:
- Waterlogged roads
- Landslide-prone areas
- Flash flood-prone stretches
- Regularly follow official weather forecasts and government advisories.
- Cooperate with local authorities and comply with any:
- Travel restrictions
- Road diversions
- Evacuation advisories
- Tour operators, hotels, and tourism service providers are requested to keep tourists informed and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
Important Message
- The safety and well-being of residents and visitors is the highest priority.
- Do not spread or rely on unverified information.
- Follow updates only from official communication channels of the UT Administration and Department of Tourism.
Stay Alert. Stay Informed. Stay Safe.
This advisory does not ask tourists to cancel their trips. Instead, it urges everyone to remain cautious, monitor official updates, and avoid activities or routes that may become unsafe due to heavy rain, rising water levels, landslides, or flash floods.
