In the last few years, tourism in Ladakh has been rise and what once was considered a destination for adventurous types now also gets considered for family vacations. Khardung La which means that places where earlier you won’t find a living soul for miles have now started to get crowded.The tourist arrival numbers in Ladakh, both domestic and international has increased exponentialy.Today we will be sharing some tips on mobile phone connectivity in Leh – Ladakh as communication.
For Manali Leh highway, your phone network will be down as start travelling towards the Rohtang Pass. There is a possibility that you may continue to get network until Jispa and Darcha.
1. Only Post-paid mobile connections work in Leh – Ladakh
First and foremost thing to keep in mind is that only postpaid mobile connections of outside J&K work in Leh – Ladakh and other parts of Jammu & Kashmir. So, carry a postpaid connection only from your hometown else it will be dead all throughout your stay in Leh – Ladakh, and parts of Kashmir.
2. Only few routes/places have no connectivity in Leh – Ladakh
Only places like Leh, Nubra Valley , Pangong Tso (Lukung, Tangste 34 KMs before Pangong Tso), Chumathang (about 60-65 KMs before Tso Moriri), Hanle will not have any connectivity , until you reach Leh back from these places.
3. Mobile Phone Services In Leh
No matter which network provider you are using, you will get full connectivity in the city of Leh and areas around it. Things however start to change as you start to move away from the city, i.e., towards Nubra valley or Pangong Tso.
4. Mobile connectivity in Zanskar Valley: No connectivity zero chance of getting the signal in Kargil region.
5. Best connections in J&K and Ladakh region
I know for sure that BSNL, Airtel and Vodafone do work in Leh.Once outside Leh, the networks are very sporadic and only BSNL works properly. In Nubra valley, BSNL works fine, Airtel has very limited range and Vodafone none. In Kargil and Dras, all the 3 work fine, however on the Leh-Manali road, only BSNL works (that too at specific places); Airtel and Vodafone have no connectivity there.
6. We would say BSNL is the best network for Leh Ladakh region as Vodafone & Airtel also works fine there but you should go for BSNL at Leh Ladakh as the place is one of the best places in India you must visit and offers mesmerizing
Please Remember this thing in Ladakh trip –
- Please use Post- paid network in Leh Ladakh region.
- BSNL connection is best in these regions.
- When you have network in any of the areas inform your friends or family just for feel safety.
- Drink enough water and keep yourself hydrated.
- Last always travel in group that would be much safer in case you have any trouble.
- However if you are a foreigner, you may apply for a prepaid phone connection by submitting photocopies of your passport and two passport sized photographs.
- Any Prepaid connection bought from anywhere in India will not work in J&K. (except local prepaid connection bought in J&K)
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