Inner Line Permit question - number of persons?

Andypolls · May 8th, 2007, 17:04

Hi,

is getting an ILP for two people possible? I need ILPs for two people in both Rekong Peo and Leh - am I going to have trouble? does the 4 people minimum rule still apply? Should I go via a travel agent and create two ficticious names? Or should I do this direct with the ILP office?
Also, are the permits only 7 days max? And can I sleep/camp anywhere I want in the permit areas?

thanks for any input.

Andypolls

Andypolls · May 10th, 2007, 17:16

anyone please?

voyager61 · May 10th, 2007, 17:43

Hi! For Leh I don't think you need a permit unless you go via Parang La. For Kinnaur it depends where you want to get it, but it should not be a problem even if you apply alone. In case, you will be directed to a "proper" travel agent who can fix the ILP for a fee.

Andypolls · May 10th, 2007, 22:06

Thanks Voyager

himadventures · May 16th, 2007, 03:04

I do not think that you HAVE to go through any agent. Although these policies keep changing without any proper information to poor travelers.

But you can certainly get a PERMIT to travel on HT road at RECONG PEO. People I met there are good. Just write a application with your P.P size images with details of Passport No: and VISA No:

You have to attach zerox copies of these pages from your passport and they will be giving it to you.

If someone says about AGENT-you can say that you are budget traveler and you do not know or afford one !

Wishing you safe and happy journey !

Yogesh Sarkar · May 16th, 2007, 03:48

If you are thinking of going to Khardung La, Nubra, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri or Drok Pa then you do need a permit. Four person rule is not enforced on Indians, however for foreigners it can be enforced.

voyager61 · May 16th, 2007, 03:57

Hi! In Shimla the ONLY way to get a permit for 2 people was,sometime ago,to go to a travel agent (who would then share his fee with the concerned authorities I guess).In Peo 3 people was good enough.

Andypolls · May 16th, 2007, 15:08

Thanks guys for the info
Andy

voyager61 · May 16th, 2007, 15:42

Hi! Trying to answer the other questions: generally you get 7 days for Kinnaur,but in Shimla via the agent we got 2 weeks. And then because we got stuck inside the restricted area due to bad weather we got an extension of 25 days in Pooh,but that could have been a bout of good luck. And moreover the SDM(or ADC I can't remember)office forgot to warn the cops,who started searching for us everywhere,but in the end we had no problem. As far as i know with your permit you can go and stay basically everywhere,in some places the Indo Tibetan Border Police will stop you from going any further. It is best to ask before you venture in places very near to the border,because breaking the rules means going to jail. In Kaza you routinely get a 7 days ILP even if you are alone,in a hour.

May 8th, 2007, 17:04	#1
Andypolls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 44	Inner Line Permit question - number of persons? Hi, is getting an ILP for two people possible? I need ILPs for two people in both Rekong Peo and Leh - am I going to have trouble? does the 4 people minimum rule still apply? Should I go via a travel agent and create two ficticious names? Or should I do this direct with the ILP office? Also, are the permits only 7 days max? And can I sleep/camp anywhere I want in the permit areas? thanks for any input. Andypolls __________________ I started with nothing and I've got most of it left

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voyager61 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 247	Hi! For Leh I don't think you need a permit unless you go via Parang La. For Kinnaur it depends where you want to get it, but it should not be a problem even if you apply alone. In case, you will be directed to a "proper" travel agent who can fix the ILP for a fee.

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Andypolls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 44	Thanks Voyager

May 16th, 2007, 03:04	#5
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	I do not think that you HAVE to go through any agent. Although these policies keep changing without any proper information to poor travelers. But you can certainly get a PERMIT to travel on HT road at RECONG PEO. People I met there are good. Just write a application with your P.P size images with details of Passport No: and VISA No: You have to attach zerox copies of these pages from your passport and they will be giving it to you. If someone says about AGENT-you can say that you are budget traveler and you do not know or afford one ! Wishing you safe and happy journey !

May 16th, 2007, 03:57	#7
voyager61 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 247	Hi! In Shimla the ONLY way to get a permit for 2 people was,sometime ago,to go to a travel agent (who would then share his fee with the concerned authorities I guess).In Peo 3 people was good enough.

May 16th, 2007, 15:08	#8
Andypolls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 44	Thanks guys for the info Andy

May 16th, 2007, 15:42	#9
voyager61 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 247	Hi! Trying to answer the other questions: generally you get 7 days for Kinnaur,but in Shimla via the agent we got 2 weeks. And then because we got stuck inside the restricted area due to bad weather we got an extension of 25 days in Pooh,but that could have been a bout of good luck. And moreover the SDM(or ADC I can't remember)office forgot to warn the cops,who started searching for us everywhere,but in the end we had no problem. As far as i know with your permit you can go and stay basically everywhere,in some places the Indo Tibetan Border Police will stop you from going any further. It is best to ask before you venture in places very near to the border,because breaking the rules means going to jail. In Kaza you routinely get a 7 days ILP even if you are alone,in a hour.

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