Visa for Leh

eatbluesoup · Aug 12th, 2006, 00:00

I was in the Indian Embassy in London a couple of days ago sorting out my visa and the woman behind the counter informed me that i would require a seperate visa if i wish to travel to Leh and that this visa can only be gotten from Delhi and could take some time to process. I had not heard anything about this previously and was wondering if anyone might enlighten me on the subject. Is there a check point or can i just go regardless of not having the correct paperwork?

Thanxs Soup

rahul__rahul__ · Aug 12th, 2006, 00:50

you just need an visa for india. not a seperate one..
if you travel to some places outside leh such as pangong tso, you will need an inner line permit which you can get at various places.

sunilg · Aug 12th, 2006, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahul__rahul__

you just need an visa for india. not a seperate one..
if you travel to some places outside leh such as pangong tso, you will need an inner line permit which you can get at various places.

The inner line permit is issued only at DC Office in Leh by showing your ID proof, and not anywhere else; but, some travel agents can get this permit and send it to your address anywhere in India; however, they do charge a lot for this.

eatbluesoup · Aug 25th, 2006, 21:42

Thanx for your help on this matter.

VSK Sharma · Aug 25th, 2006, 23:24

Hi,
Catch a Bus or Jeep from Manali and reach Leh. Otherwise fly in from Delhi, Chandigarh or Sirinagar. There obtain Inner Line permit if visiting any area falling in Inner line. Once you reach Leh the capital of Ladakh you will get enough info. Don't worry. Visit Ladakh and enjoy.
VSK

NonIndianResident · Aug 29th, 2006, 13:20

Here's a tip. I used to be told this misinformation about Leh sometimes when I would apply at the Indian Consulate in New York. I found that if the person behind the desk remained convinced that a special permit was required to go to Leh, I would say "Well, okay, I've changed my itinerary and have decided to go to India but not Leh. If I decide to go there after all, I'll get the necessary permits in Delhi."

This worked fine, and they gave me regular visas, sternly pointing out the line that says the visa is not valid for restricted areas. Which is fine bc Leh is NOT a restricted area, and as Sunil and Rahul correctly point out, permits for the restricted areas in remote parts of Ladakh are issued by the DC's office in Leh. That process takes only a day or two in Leh.

Aug 12th, 2006, 00:00	#1
eatbluesoup Soup Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 4	Visa for Leh I was in the Indian Embassy in London a couple of days ago sorting out my visa and the woman behind the counter informed me that i would require a seperate visa if i wish to travel to Leh and that this visa can only be gotten from Delhi and could take some time to process. I had not heard anything about this previously and was wondering if anyone might enlighten me on the subject. Is there a check point or can i just go regardless of not having the correct paperwork? Thanxs Soup

Aug 25th, 2006, 23:24	#5
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 406	Visiting Ladakh Hi, Catch a Bus or Jeep from Manali and reach Leh. Otherwise fly in from Delhi, Chandigarh or Sirinagar. There obtain Inner Line permit if visiting any area falling in Inner line. Once you reach Leh the capital of Ladakh you will get enough info. Don't worry. Visit Ladakh and enjoy. VSK

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Aug 12th, 2006, 00:50	#2
rahul__rahul__ राहुल Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 166	you just need an visa for india. not a seperate one.. if you travel to some places outside leh such as pangong tso, you will need an inner line permit which you can get at various places.

Aug 25th, 2006, 21:42	#4
eatbluesoup Soup Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 4	Thanx for your help on this matter.

Aug 29th, 2006, 13:20	#6
NonIndianResident Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: India Posts: 57	Here's a tip. I used to be told this misinformation about Leh sometimes when I would apply at the Indian Consulate in New York. I found that if the person behind the desk remained convinced that a special permit was required to go to Leh, I would say "Well, okay, I've changed my itinerary and have decided to go to India but not Leh. If I decide to go there after all, I'll get the necessary permits in Delhi." This worked fine, and they gave me regular visas, sternly pointing out the line that says the visa is not valid for restricted areas. Which is fine bc Leh is NOT a restricted area, and as Sunil and Rahul correctly point out, permits for the restricted areas in remote parts of Ladakh are issued by the DC's office in Leh. That process takes only a day or two in Leh.

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