If you have been planning a Ladakh trip for a long time, then the wait might be over in no time. To promote tourism in the region, the Ladakh administration has announced plans to open some ‘no-entry’ points for tourists.
This access means that places such as Marsimik La, Tsogtsalo and the Chang Chenmo region are much more open than before for tourists to enjoy.
An article in The Times of India states that soon you will be able to bike towards the strategic Chang Chenmo sector, which was a restricted area in the union territory. This sector is close to the patrolling points of the famous Pangong Lake.
Sources say that tourists will now be allowed to travel from 18314 feet high Mersimik La (pass) to Sogtsalo.
LAC with China is close to these areas. The TOI report cited the Indian Army HQ’s reply to their query which said: “The Indian Army has supported the opening of several treks and routes including Marsimik La, besides other places like Hot Springs and Tsogt Salo .”
If reports are to be believed, some selfie points and medical centers will also be built before the opening of these places. These sites will be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation. You will also be able to visit hot springs in the area that have not been visited by other tourists before.
The decision of the Ladakh administration to open these places marks a symbolic shift towards making the region more accessible to tourists from across the world.
Ladakh, for a long time, has only been seen on screen through Bollywood movies like 3 Idiots, Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Lakshya. Even parts of the much-acclaimed Hollywood film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button were shot here.