Online Permit to Visit (Rohtang Pass): Price, Time & All Other Details

Here’s everything you need to know about obtaining an online permit to visit Rohtang Pass in 2025:

🚗 Permit Types & Daily Quotas

• Tourism Permit (to Rohtang Pass):

  • Valid for one day (to & fro), per vehicle

  • Daily quota: 1,200 vehicles (800 petrol + 400 diesel)

  • Time slots to apply:

    • 10:00 AM: 400 petrol + 200 diesel permits

    • 4:00 PM: 400 petrol + 200 diesel permits

• Special (private vehicle) and Beyond-Rohtang permits are also available via the same portal for travel beyond Marhi and Rohtang, respectively

📝 Costs & Fees

• Permit cost is non-refundable

⏰ When & How to Apply

• Application window: Permits can be obtained up to 6 days in advance, with a maximum of 3 permits per vehicle per week (Tue–Mon)

• Tuesdays: No permits—Rohtang road closed for maintenance

• Online application: via the official portal or mobile app (iOS/Android) at rohtangpermits.nic.in

• Offline route: Apply at the SDM Office, Manali by 1 PM and collect the permit between 3–5 PM

📁 Required Documents

• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driver’s license)

• PUC certificate

• Vehicle RC — must be ≤10 years old

• Tourist address details (for tourism permit only)

✅ After Issuance

• You’ll get a QR-coded permit—carry a printed or digital copy

• At the Gulaba checkpost, officials may scan using the official app to verify validity 

• Permit is valid only for specified date and vehicle—mismatch means no entry

🚧 Road Access & Seasonal Info

• Rohtang Pass is open from mid‑May to November, closed in winters due to snow

• Clearance beyond Marhi (17–23 km before the summit) depends on road and parking conditions plus traffic control

✔️ Quick Tips

1. Log in before 10:00 AM on your travel day for best chance at slots

2. Plan ahead: 3-permits-per-vehicle-per-week limit

3. Avoid Tuesdays—road is closed

4. Carry all docs & printout

5. Consider hiring local vehicles or agencies—they often include the permit in package price

In summary: A one-day permit to Rohtang Pass costs ₹550 (₹500 permit + ₹50 congestion fee) for light vehicles, issued online in two slots daily, with strict document and vehicle age checks. Availability is limited, and road maintenance means no permits on Tuesdays.