Srinagar – Sonamarg – Zoji La – Drass – Kargil – Leh (NH-1) Live Update: October 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
12:54 am,
Oct 9, 2026
2°C
moderate rain
- Temperature
- Rain Chance
- Wind
2:30 am
1°/3°°C
1 mm
100%
11 mph
73%
1022 mb
2.89 mm/h
5:30 am
-0°/1°°C
1 mm
100%
7 mph
76%
1023 mb
0.64 mm/h
8:30 am
2°/2°°C
0 mm
0%
3 mph
62%
1025 mb
0 mm/h
11:30 am
4°/4°°C
0 mm
0%
5 mph
45%
1022 mb
0 mm/h
2:30 pm
6°/6°°C
0.2 mm
20%
3 mph
43%
1018 mb
0 mm/h
5:30 pm
6°/6°°C
0 mm
0%
5 mph
38%
1017 mb
0 mm/h
8:30 pm
3°/3°°C
0 mm
0%
5 mph
42%
1020 mb
0 mm/h
11:30 pm
2°/2°°C
0 mm
0%
6 mph
43%
1020 mb
0 mm/h
