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These 5 scenic destinations in Uttarakhand require an Inner Line Permit

Inner Line Permit is an official travel document that allows Indian citizens to travel to any protected area within the country for a specified period. (Image: Shutterstock)
In the interest of security, the Indian government mandates special permits for some areas adjacent to the country’s sensitive borders with China and Nepal. (Image: Shutterstock)
Some gorgeous places like Chamoli, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh in the state of Uttarakhand fall within the limits of protected areas that require even Indian travellers to have the Inner Line permit. Take a look at 5 scenic destinations in Uttarakhand that require an Inner Line Permit. (Image: Shutterstock)
Om Parvat, Nabhidhang | Om Parvat, in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, attracts many religious tourists nationwide. The Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh district issues a limited-period permit for travel to Om Parvat. (Image: Shutterstock)
Nelang Valley, Uttarkashi | Nelang Valley, situated at an altitude of 11,000 feet and 115 kilometres from Uttarkashi, is part of Gangotri National Park. The weather and sights in Nelang Valley are similar to those in Ladakh-Spiti Valley, which is why It is called the Ladakh of Uttarakhand. An Inner Line Permit is required to visit Nelang Valley due to its proximity to the China border. (Image: Local18)
Chiyalekh, Pithoragarh | Chiyalekh, also known as the Valley of Flowers, is situated at an altitude of 11,000 feet. From Chia Lake, one can see the Annapurna range in Nepal. It’s common to see Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) patrolling the area in and around Chiyalekh. Tourists must also present their inner line permit to be able to enter the Vyas Valley of Pithoragarh. (Image: Local18)
Kuti Village, Pithoragarh | At an altitude of 12,000 feet, Kuti is the last village before India’s border with China border. People visit Kuti for its scenic beauty and religious significance – the famous Adi Kailash mountain is nearby. (Image: Local18)
Timmersain, Chamoli | Timmersain area, in Niti village of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, has a cave believed to be of Lord Shiva. The cave is famous for being a replica of the Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, where naturally formed ice is worshipped as a Shiva Linga. (Image: Local18)