Ans: There are two modes of applying for an inner line permit (ILP) – online and offline mode. You can apply for the permit on the official website of LAHDC (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council) http://lahdclehpermit.in/ and then you have to visit the DC Office in Leh to get the permits stamped in-person. Otherwise, you can directly go to the DC Office, fill the forms, pay the fees, and get the permit stamped. Indian citizens require them to provide valid identity proof. The Inner Line Permit is mandatory for those who wish to visit the restricted areas of Ladakh including Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri, Nubra Valley, Chushul, Nyoma, Khardung La, and Hanle.