What is the status of the Srinagar-Leh Highway in 2022?

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The Srinagar- Leh highway is one of the most important and busiest corridors in northern India. It connects Indian capital city Delhi to Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state in Kashmir.

What is the status of the Srinagar-Leh Highway in 2022?

If you are planning to visit India by taking a family holiday package in India, then you must first know about the places here so that your trip is pleasant and exciting.

 

The Srinagar-Leh highway, also known as National Highway 1D (NH 1D), is more than 400 km long. Road trips are a must for every adventurer. But every traveler should know the condition of the highway before planning a trip. No one wants any last-minute news that could stop their journey. So, in this article, we will share general insight into the current status of the 434 km long Srinagar Leh Highway and some useful things that will make your journey hassle-free and thrilling.

 

Is Srinagar Leh Highway open?

 

As of now, the highway is accessible to the general public and tourists. But only one-way traffic is allowed with the odd-even system. On odd dates, the authorities allow traffic from Ladakh to Srinagar. The road from Srinagar to Leh remains open on even dates. The pass is closed for maintenance work on Fridays. Vehicles can travel only from 4 am to 10 am on the Kargil side, and traffic is allowed after 10 am on the Sonmarg side.

 

Should you travel only after the road opens?

 

When planning a trip via the Srinagar Leh Highway, you should be aware that the road takes some time to settle down, even if the highway is open. This is often caused by loose gravel, and snow slipping around Zojila in the early days. This is the reason that in the initial days only one-way traffic is allowed. Since the roads are not wide enough due to snow cover and restricting the flow of traffic, the authorities allow only one-way traffic.

 

Therefore, we recommend that you plan your journey through the Srinagar Leh Highway at least a couple of weeks after the road opens. On a much-awaited and thrilling road trip, a person stuck in a strange and isolated place would be the last thing.

 

When does the highway usually open?

 

The Srinagar Leh Highway or National Highway 1D (NH 1D) is usually closed in December for the past few years and remains closed till the first week of April or the last week of March. Opening hours depend on the snow. If there is no heavy snowfall in winter, then the road can be opened. It is always ideal to set a travel date a few days later than the estimated opening time to avoid some 12th-hour cancellations.

 

On 19 February 2021, an elusive 61-year-old feat of clearing snow from the highway was broken by the Border Roads Organization (BRO). Everyone expected the highway to open by the end of February, a record for the highway opening so early this season. With this, you must have understood the erratic pattern of highway opening. That's why we suggest giving you a few extra days to travel.

conclusion

We hope this article has helped you in getting answers to your questions regarding the opening of the Srinagar Leh Highway and some general insights. Knowing the status before the trip is important to avoid ruining your trip. Cross-check the situation, as roads may remain closed for a short time, and an outsider may not know every update about the road.

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