PlanningTravel note
Sort permits and fees before the long drives
Leh, Leh, Ladakh
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Trips to Nubra, Pangong and other areas beyond Leh involve local permit or registration rules and environment fees, and the requirements have changed over the years. Taxi drivers will ask for the paperwork at the start.
The lesson
Check current rules with the Ladakh administration or your taxi union a day ahead.
This travel note was written by the RegretMap team from general travel guidance. It isn't a personal account and may be out of date. Check official sources for permits, weather, safety and transport.