Traveling in high-altitude regions like Leh-Ladakh is a breathtaking experience, but it comes with unique health and safety challenges due to its remote terrain and limited infrastructure. Whether you’re facing altitude sickness, a minor injury, or require police assistance, knowing where to seek help is crucial.
To ensure a safe and worry-free journey, we’ve compiled essential contact details for emergency services, hospitals, and police stations across all major blocks of Leh district. Save these numbers before your trip — they could make a big difference in case of an emergency.
Leh district in the Union Territory of Ladakh is divided into several blocks, each with its own local support infrastructure for tourists. Below are the contact details for the local police stations and hospitals in each block:
Website: leh.nic.in
District Control Room (Leh): +91-1982-257416
Police Control Room (Leh): +91-1982-258880
Ambulance Helpline (National): 108
Emergency Contact Details
| Block/Area | Police Station / Post | Contact (Police) | Hospital / BMO Office | Contact (Hospital) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leh | SHO Police Station Leh | +91-9541900283 | SNM Hospital, Leh | +91-1982-252014 |
| Khaltse | In-charge Police Post Khaltse | +91-9541900296 | BMO Office Khaltse | +91-1982-224050 |
| Nyoma | — | — | BMO Office Nyoma | +91-1981-222008 |
| Nubra (Diskit) | SHO Police Station Nubra (Diskit) | +91-9541900285 | BMO Office Diskit | +91-1980-220045 |
| Tangtse | In-charge Police Post Tangtse | +91-9541900297 | BMO Office Tangtse | +91-1981-201124 |
| Choglamsar | In-charge Police Post Choglamsar | +91-9541900294 | — | — |
| Housing Colony | In-charge Police Post Housing Colony | +91-9541900295 | — | — |
| Kharu | In-charge Police Post Kharu | +91-9541900293 | — | — |
| Panamik | In-charge Police Post Panamik | +91-9541900298 | — |
Certain parts of Leh-Ladakh lie close to international borders and are classified as protected or restricted areas. To preserve national security and manage tourism responsibly, both Indian and foreign travelers are required to obtain official permits before visiting these regions.
These permits—Inner Line Permits (ILP) for Indian citizens and Protected Area Permits (PAP) for foreign nationals—are mandatory for accessing popular destinations like Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Hanle, and Tso Moriri. Here’s everything you need to know about how to apply, where to go, and what areas require special permission.
To obtain an ILP, PAP and RAP, please refer to the guidelines mentioned below:
Inner Line Permit (ILP):
Indian tourists need an ILP to visit the following areas:
Nubra Valley (including Khardung La, Diskit, Hunder, Turtuk, Sumur, Panamik, Warshi)
Pangong Lake (via Chang La, Durbuk, Tangtse, Spangmik)
Tso Moriri Lake (via Chumathang, Mahe, Nyoma, Loma Bend)
Dah-Hanu Villages
Changthang Valley
Chushul, Hanle, Phobrang, Marsimik La
Batalik
Tangyar Trek (from Leh-Saboo-Tangyar)
Wari La
Merak
To obtain an ILP:
Online Process:
Visit the official LAHDC Permit website. or you can also download Leh Tourist Management app from Google Play Store.
Fill in personal details, travel itinerary, and upload a valid ID proof (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport, or Voter ID).
Pay the required fee online.
Download and print the approved ILP.
Offline Process:
Visit the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Leh.
Fill out the application form with relevant details.
Attach copies of valid ID proof.
Pay the nominal fee.
Collect the approved ILP.
Protected Area Permit (PAP) / Restricted Area Permit (RAP):
Foreign tourists require a PAP or RAP to visit protected areas such as:
Pangong Lake
Tso Moriri Lake
Nubra Valley
Certain trekking routes
To obtain a PAP/RAP:
The permit is issued by the Leh DC office.
Travelers need to apply through a registered travel agent.
To make your travel across Ladakh safer, smoother, and more informed, the Ladakh Police has launched a dedicated app for tourists — Julley! Tourist Police Ladakh.
This app is a one-stop guide for:
Emergency assistance and helplines
Real-time alerts and weather updates
Tourist permits and guidelines
Maps of restricted areas and routes
Direct SOS contact with tourist police
Whether you’re backpacking solo or traveling with a group, this app helps you stay connected and informed across remote stretches of Ladakh.
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“Julley” means Hello in Ladakhi — and this app truly is your friendly digital companion in the mountains!
