The Restricted Areas are located near the Line of Control (border with Pakistan) and the Line of Actual Control (border with China). There are several check posts on the roads leading to these areas.
You need an Inner Line Permit to visit the following places:
- Khardung La Pass, Nubra Valley and Shayok
- Chang La Pass, Tangtse and Pangong Lake
- Chumathang, Tsaga La and Tso Moriri Lake
- Dha-Hanu Valley and Batalik
You do not need an Inner Line Permit to travel along the Leh-Manali Road and the Leh-Srinagar Road.