The New Areas
Certain
areas of Ladakh which were formerly closed to foreigners on account of their
sensitive strategic position or proximity to internatinoal borders have recently
been partially opened. Movement within them however is limited to a number
of specifically designated circuits, and foreign visitors are allowed to go
only in groups, accompanied by a recognized/ registered tour operator. The
maximum time allowed on any circuit is seven days. Permits must be taken from
the Deputy Commissioner (head of the district administration) in Leh, but
citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, SriLanka and Myanmar will be issued permits
only with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of
India, New Delhi. Foreign diplomats and members of the United Nations and
other international organizations are required to apply for permits tothe
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.
1)
Drok-pa
Circuit
2)
Nubra
Valley Circuit
3)
Pangong
Lake Circuit
4)
Tso-Moriri
Lake Circuit
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