u/Striking_Procedure21

Permits for Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh

Hi everyone,

I am a German citizen pla nning a trip to Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Me and a friend will rent a car and do a self-driving tour. Do not worry about us, we both have extensive experience driving in countries like Morocco, Peru, Thailand, Colombia, and Mexico.

Now, my question is, which areas do I need which permit for? And how to obtain these?

This is our planned route. I'd appreciate advice about our route too:

May 8: Arrival in Delhi

May 9: Delhi, plus drive to Rishikesh (5–6 hours)

May 10: Rafting in Rishikesh, plus drive to Kanasar (5–6 hours)

May 11: Kanasar

May 12: Drive to Rohru (4 hours)

May 13: Rohru

May 14: Drive to Shoja (6 hours)

May 15: Shoja

May 16: Drive to Manali (4 hours)

May 17: Manali

May 18: Drive to Jispa (4 hours)

May 19: Jispa

May 20: Drive to Leh (9 hours)

May 21: Leh

May 22: Leh

May 23: Drive to Kargil (5 hours)

May 24 Kargil

May 25 Drive to Srinagar (5 hours)

May 26 Srinagar

May 27 Drive to Jammu (6 hours)

May 28 Drive to Delhi (12 hours)

May 29 Flight to Kochi

May 30 Wedding

May 31 Wedding

Thank you!

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