{"id":23797,"date":"2025-11-09T16:04:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T16:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=23797"},"modified":"2025-11-09T22:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T22:52:09","slug":"zojila-pass-road-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/zojila-pass-road-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Zojila Pass Road Status and Condition 2026 &#8211; 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left;\">The current Zojila Pass road status is <strong>CLOSED<\/strong>. The high altitude pass has been closed owing to heavy snowfall in the Sonamarg and Drass regions. It will now remain closed for the rest of the year and will only open sometime by the end of March or early April in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"385\">Updated November 2025:<\/strong> The Zojila Pass is <strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"447\">currently closed due to heavy snowfall<\/strong>. It is expected to reopen for civilian traffic by <strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"532\">late March or early April 2026<\/strong>. This update also includes the latest <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"635\">taxi fare, route condition, and BRO snow-clearance schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To get the most recent updates, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">contact me on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to chat with me or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/VargisKhan\">subscribe to my YouTube channel<\/a><\/strong> and ask a question there to get the latest status on the road and for guidance on how to plan a trip to Zojila Pass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To organize your trip to Ladakh, book a taxi, rent a bike, or get the best hotel rates, you can contact <strong>Kunal @ 9910402252<\/strong>. From luxurious hotels to budget stays, he can help get you the best rates possible.\u00a0Take a look at the video below to see the road condition at Zojila Pass and for more information.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zojila Pass Status | Srinagar to Zojila Pass | Sonamarg to Zojila Pass | Timings, Safety, Conditions\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s0KbGU7rMOQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Quick Navigation<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b69a342688\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b69a342688\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/zojila-pass-road-status\/#Current_Zojila_Pass_Road_Status_CLOSED\" >Current Zojila Pass Road Status = CLOSED<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/zojila-pass-road-status\/#How_to_Plan_a_Trip_to_Zojila_Pass\" >How to Plan a Trip to Zojila Pass<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/zojila-pass-road-status\/#Zojila_on_Friday\" >Zojila on Friday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/zojila-pass-road-status\/#Zojila_Pass_Timings_Traffic_Rules\" >Zojila Pass Timings &amp; 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Altitude Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/zojila-pass-road-status\/#Travel_Tips_for_Crossing_Zojila_Safely\" >Travel Tips for Crossing Zojila Safely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Zojila_Pass_Road_Status_CLOSED\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Current Zojila Pass Road Status = CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Srinagar to Sonamarg is a smooth drive. After Sonamarg, the ascent to Zojila starts, and the first 10 kilometers are on a good road. As you start climbing up and get closer to the top, the road starts to deteriorate. It will be badly broken with several water streams on the way and a lot of heavy traffic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Until Zero Point, which is about 2 kilometers from the top, the road will remain bad. After Zero Point, it is in excellent condition all the way to Dras and Kargil.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What makes the drive across Zojila a little difficult is not actually the bad road but the heavy traffic. The road is, in fact, quite wide. It is bad, but wide enough. It is the traffic and the long line of trucks that make the drive tougher.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Plan_a_Trip_to_Zojila_Pass\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Plan a Trip to Zojila Pass<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are a couple of things that you should keep in mind while planning to visit Zojila. The first is the Friday rule, and the second is Zojila Timings.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zojila_on_Friday\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zojila on Friday<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Zojila remains closed on Friday for road construction and maintenance work. But this rule is mostly applied to bigger vehicles like trucks and buses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you were traveling on a bike or in a car, you would be allowed to go even on a Friday. You will be stopped by the cops, and they will refuse to let you go. But you will have to talk to them a bit, request, and after a few refusals, you will be allowed to proceed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The benefit of crossing Zojila on Friday is that the traffic is next to none. You will not find any trucks, and the drive becomes much easier, taking you less time to complete.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I always plan my trip in a way that I cross Zojila on Friday. It is just that you will have to be a little persuasive and speak with the police. They usually let the bikes and the cars go. Trucks and Buses are not allowed until the latter part of the day, after 2 pm.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zojila_Pass_Timings_Traffic_Rules\"><\/span><strong>Zojila Pass Timings &amp; Traffic Rules<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the early days, after the pass has been declared open, traffic from Sonamarg is allowed after 7 am, and traffic from Dras is allowed after 10 am. So if you were driving from the Sonamarg side, try to start at 7 am.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This way, you will cross the pass before the traffic from the other side is released.\u00a0If you were coming from Dras, reach the check-post by 11 am. By that time, the traffic from Sonamarg would stop.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Sonamarg_Road_Status_CLOSED\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Srinagar to Sonamarg Road Status = CLOSED<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road between Srinagar to Sonamarg is currently closed, and the hotels in the valley are also not open to tourists. For more details, take a look at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/best-time-to-visit-sonamarg\/\">Best time to visit Sonamarg<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zoji-la.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23801 size-full\" title=\"Zojila Pass Road Status\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zoji-la.jpg\" alt=\"Zojila Pass Road Status\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zoji-la.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zoji-la-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zoji-la-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zoji-la-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zoji-la-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Will_Zojila_Pass_Open_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>When Will Zojila Pass Open in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The opening of Zojila Pass entirely depends on the weather and how fast <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bro.gov.in\/\">BRO<\/a><\/strong> can clear the snow. But historically, it is the month of April when the pass is freed of snow and declared open for civilian traffic. There have been instances when the pass was opened in March as well, but the chances of that happening are extremely rare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To be on the safer side, do not plan a trip to Zoji La Pass before April 15th. If the weather does not favor it, the opening of the pass can sometimes even be delayed to the first week of May.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_Srinagar_to_Sonamarg_Road_open\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When will the Srinagar to Sonamarg Road open?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road between Srinagar and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/places-to-visit-in-sonamarg-things-to-do-in-sonamarg\/\">Sonamarg<\/a><\/strong> remains closed during the peak winter season. In the months from December to March, the road is only open till Gagangir. The stretch between Gagangir to Sonamarg remains completely snowed out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Historically, Sonamarg is declared open for tourists sometime in late March to early April. First, the Sonamarg road is freed of snow, and then Zojila Pass is declared open. To be on the safer side, do not plan a trip to Sonamarg any earlier than late March.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zoji_La\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zoji La<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The name Zoji La literally means the &#8216;mountain pass of blizzards&#8217;, and quite rightly so. It is the most difficult stretch on the entire <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-to-leh-highway-guide\/\">Srinagar Leh highway<\/a>,<\/strong> and it is because of Zoji La that the Leh route remains closed during the winter season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pass sits at an altitude of 3,528 meters (11,575 ft) and is a popular tourist attraction. You can find snow at the top of the pass even during the months of summer, due to which a lot of people visiting Sonamarg also take a trip to Zoji La Pass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In all my years of traveling, I have been on numerous passes. But one pass that still makes me a little nervous while crossing is Zojila. I think it is because, other than being a high-altitude pass, it is also a very crowded road that sees heavy traffic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When the pass is open, the road remains busy with tourist vehicles, trucks, buses, and ongoing construction work. I think this is also the reason that among all the high passes that I know of, Zojila sees the highest number of accidents and fatalities.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_time_to_visit_Zoji_La\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Best time to visit Zoji La<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best time to visit Zoji La will be anytime between May to October. However, even in these months, you should avoid visiting between late June and August because of the monsoon season and the Amarnath Yatra time.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zojila_Pass_Permit\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zojila Pass Permit<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is no permit required to visit Zojila Pass. When you can travel entirely depends on the Zojila Pass Road status and the weather.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zojila-top-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23802 size-full\" title=\"zojila pass\" src=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zojila-top-2.jpg\" alt=\"zojila pass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zojila-top-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zojila-top-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zojila-top-2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zojila-top-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/zojila-top-2-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_Zojila_Pass_Open\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When does Zojila Pass Open?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Below is a month-by-month breakdown listing months when the pass is open or closed.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>January<\/strong> = CLOSED; cannot be reached by road.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>February<\/strong> = CLOSED; cannot be reached by road.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>March<\/strong> = CLOSED; cannot be reached by road.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>April<\/strong> = Closed in the first half of the month, but open in the latter half.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>May<\/strong> = Open but terrible road conditions. It will also be crowded because of people traveling to Leh Ladakh.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>June<\/strong> = Open, but the region starts to experience pre-monsoon showers by the end of the month. It will also start to get crowded due to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>July<\/strong> = Open, but it is a bad time to visit because of the monsoon. Extremely bad road conditions at the top of the pass.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>August<\/strong> = Open, but it is a bad time to visit because of the monsoon. Extremely bad road conditions at the top of the pass.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>September<\/strong> = Open; and a good time to visit<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>October<\/strong> = Open, but the pass starts to receive snow towards the end of the month.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>November<\/strong> = Open, but a bad time to visit. It can snow anytime, causing the roads to get blocked.<\/li>\n<li>Zojila Pass in <strong>December<\/strong> = CLOSED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonamarg_to_Zojila_Pass_Distance\"><\/span><strong>Sonamarg to Zojila Pass Distance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The distance between Sonamarg and Zojila Pass is 23 kilometers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonamarg_to_Zero_Point_Distance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Sonamarg to Zero Point Distance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Zero-point is actually located a few kilometers from Zojila top, towards Kargil. Coming from Srinagar, the total distance to the zero point will be about 105 kilometers. From Sonamarg, the distance is about 27 kilometers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonmarg_to_Zojila_Pass_Taxi_Fare\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sonmarg to Zojila Pass Taxi Fare<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A private taxi from Sonamarg to Zojila Pass will cost you Rs. 5000 for a route trip. There are no shared cabs available, though.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"280\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Zojila_Pass_%E2%80%93_Route_Overview\"><\/span> <strong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"280\">Srinagar to Zojila Pass \u2013 Route Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"481\">The route from Srinagar to Zojila Pass follows the historic <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"373\">NH-1 (Srinagar\u2013Leh Highway)<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"377\" \/>It\u2019s one of the most scenic and strategic roads in the Himalayas, connecting Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"499\"><strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"497\">Route Map:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"573\">\n<p data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"573\">Srinagar \u2192 Ganderbal \u2192 Sonamarg \u2192 Baltal \u2192 Zojila Pass \u2192 Drass \u2192 Kargil<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"593\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EF%B8%8F_Key_Facts\"><\/span>\ufe0f Key Facts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"876\">\n<li data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"653\">\n<p data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"653\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"615\">Total Distance:<\/strong> ~100 km from Srinagar to Zojila Top<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"717\">\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"717\"><strong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"672\">Travel Time:<\/strong> 3\u20134 hours (in summer, with normal traffic)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"796\">\n<p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"796\"><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"734\">Road Type:<\/strong> Two-lane mountain road with steep hairpin bends near Baltal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"876\">\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"876\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"813\">Condition:<\/strong> Smooth till Sonamarg; narrow, broken patches near Zojila Top<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"990\">\n<p data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"990\"> <em data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"889\">Tip:<\/em> Start from Srinagar before sunrise to reach Sonamarg by 8 AM \u2014 avoids long queues at the checkpoint.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EF%B8%8F_Best_Time_to_Cross_Zojila_Pass\"><\/span>\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1038\">Best Time to Cross Zojila Pass<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table width=\"739\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1109\">\n<td width=\"58\">Season<\/td>\n<td width=\"121\">Months<\/td>\n<td width=\"330\">Road Condition<\/td>\n<td width=\"230\">Recommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spring<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1209\">April \u2013 May<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1264\">BRO snow-clearing ongoing; road opens intermittently<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1308\">Travel only if official clearance issued<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<td data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1322\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Summer<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1341\" data-col-size=\"sm\">June \u2013 September<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1385\">Fully open; dry surface, longest daylight<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1420\">\u2705 Best time for smooth travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1516\">\n<td data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1434\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Autumn<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1444\" data-col-size=\"sm\">October<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1481\">Cold mornings; early snow possible<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1516\">Check forecast before departure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1609\">\n<td data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1530\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Winter<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1549\">November \u2013 March<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1579\">Heavy snowfall, road closed<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1609\"> Avoid travel entirely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p> <em data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1626\">Pro Tip:<\/em> Always check the <strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1677\">Sonamarg Traffic Control Room<\/strong> (0194-241-6228) before departure; timings often change daily during early and late season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_Altitude_Details\"><\/span> <strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1812\">Distance &amp; Altitude Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table width=\"603\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1888\">\n<td width=\"106\">Point<\/td>\n<td width=\"146\">Distance from Srinagar<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">Altitude (ft)<\/td>\n<td width=\"273\">Notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Srinagar<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1987\">0 km<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1998\">5,200 ft<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2013\">Start point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2081\">\n<td data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2029\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sonamarg<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2037\">80 km<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2048\">8,700 ft<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2081\">Last major town before ascent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<td data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2095\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Baltal<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2103\">90 km<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2114\">9,200 ft<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2160\">Base of the climb, near Amarnath base camp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2238\">\n<td data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2185\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Zojila Pass (Top)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2194\">100 km<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2206\">11,650 ft<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2238\">Narrow high-altitude section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<td data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2251\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Drass<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2260\" data-col-size=\"sm\">140 km<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2272\">10,600 ft<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2315\">First town after descending into Ladakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\u2699\ufe0f <em data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2329\">Note:<\/em> Rapid altitude gain between Sonamarg and Zojila; drive slow to avoid motion sickness.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2470\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips_for_Crossing_Zojila_Safely\"><\/span> <strong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2470\">Travel Tips for Crossing Zojila Safely<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"3135\">\n<li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2570\"> <strong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2493\">Start Early:<\/strong> Morning convoys from Sonamarg side usually begin between <strong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2567\">6 AM \u2013 10 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2666\">\n<p data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2666\">\u2744\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2594\">Check Weather:<\/strong> Avoid travel if snowfall or rain predicted \u2014 landslides are frequent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2781\">\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2781\"> <strong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2689\">Vehicle Prep:<\/strong> Ensure good brakes, coolant level, and traction (avoid small hatchbacks in early season).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2856\">\n<p data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2856\">\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2812\">Fuel Up at Sonamarg:<\/strong> No fuel pump between Sonamarg and Kargil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2950\">\n<p data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2950\"> <strong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2883\">Carry Essentials:<\/strong> Dry food, thermos, gloves, and power bank \u2014 no shops at the top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3050\">\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3050\"> <strong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2969\">Patience:<\/strong> Expect convoy halts and BRO maintenance delays; never overtake at blind turns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3135\">\n<p data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3135\"> <strong data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3073\">Connectivity:<\/strong> Only BSNL postpaid works patchily around Sonamarg &amp; Baltal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3289\">\n<p data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3289\"> <em data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3155\">Safety Tip:<\/em> Never drive after <strong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3182\">2 PM<\/strong> from Sonamarg side \u2014 traffic from Kargil starts descending then, making the road one-way uphill hazardous.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Zojila Pass Road Status &#8211; Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I hope the information above on Zojila Pass Road Status was of help. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below. You can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">contact me on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to chat with me live or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/VargisKhan\">subscribe to my YouTube channel<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and ask a question there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<div id=\"sbi_mod_error\" >\n\t\t\t<span>This error message is only visible to WordPress admins<\/span><br\/>\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Error: No feed with the ID 5 found.<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<p>Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762728719384\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. When will Zojila Pass reopen in 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> The Zojila Pass usually reopens for civilian traffic by <strong>late March or early April<\/strong>, depending on snow clearance and BRO maintenance work.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762728737344\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Is Zojila Pass open in November 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> \u274c No. The pass generally closes by early to mid-November due to heavy snowfall. It remains inaccessible until the next season\u2019s clearance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762728748287\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What are the Zojila Pass timings for vehicles?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> During the open months, traffic is <strong>one-way<\/strong> and regulated by the J&amp;K Traffic Police. Typically, <strong>Sonamarg to Kargil traffic<\/strong> moves in the morning, and <strong>Kargil to Sonamarg<\/strong> in the afternoon.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762728762544\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Is any permit required to cross Zojila Pass?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> No special permit is needed for Indian citizens. However, travelers must follow <strong>convoy and timing rules<\/strong> strictly. Foreign tourists should carry passport and ID at all checkpoints.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762728774051\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. How is the road condition at Zojila Pass?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> The road is <strong>narrow and slippery<\/strong> during the early and late seasons, with sharp hairpin bends and loose gravel. In mid-summer (June\u2013Sept), it\u2019s dry and safe for most vehicles.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The current Zojila Pass road status is CLOSED. The high altitude pass has been closed owing to heavy snowfall in the Sonamarg and Drass regions. 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