SrinagarLeh
The Srinagar–Leh Highway, also designated National Highway 1D, is a high-altitude road that links Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, with Leh, the capital of the Ladakh region. It is a critical corridor for civilian travel, commerce, and military logistics, connecting the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh and enabling access to northern India. The route spans roughly 434 kilometers (270 miles) across varied terrain in a region characterized by deserts, river valleys, and snowbound mountains.
From Srinagar, the highway climbs into the mountainous terrain of the Zojila Pass, entering the Ladakh region
The highway serves as Ladakh's primary link to the rest of India during the milder months and
Maintenance and upgrades, including improvements to widening and surface quality, have been pursued to enhance safety