{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/leh","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:32:09.619Z","place":{"city":"Leh","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":34.16504,"lon":77.58402},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.76,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports on forums and travel sites describe Leh as welcoming and safe, with visitors feeling comfortable walking during daylight; nighttime caution is advised in less‑lit areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":69,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":53.3476378,"display":"53/100","year":"2024","score":53,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":55.4677802,"display":"55/100","year":"2024","score":55,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.42,"display":"0.42 / 100k","year":"2023","score":86,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":39,"display":"39.0%","year":"2020","score":28,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":43,"display":"US AQI 43 · Good","year":null,"score":91,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":26,"display":"July: highs ~26°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 5 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Leh is safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution due to regional tensions and altitude‑related risks.","summary":"The composite safety index of 72 places India in the upper‑quartile of countries, and Leh’s local scores on crime, health and everyday hazards are strong. However, governance and corruption indicators are weaker, and the Canadian and UK advisories flag a high‑caution level for parts of the region, especially near the India‑Pakistan border.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against tourists is rare; most incidents involve petty theft in isolated spots."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur in crowded markets, bus terminals and during festivals; keep bags closed and front‑facing."},"safeAreas":["Leh Main Bazaar","Nubra Valley Road Corridor","Hill Council Administrative Zone"],"avoidAreas":["Old Town after dark","Pangong Lake Access Area during night hours"],"scams":["fake taxi meters and overcharging for rides","counterfeit permits or “guide” scams demanding extra fees","pickpocketing in crowded market areas and at popular tourist sites"],"zones":[{"name":"Leh Main Bazaar","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic, police patrols, and tourist services; low crime risk"},{"name":"Old Town","level":"caution","note":"Quiet after dark; petty scams reported; stay alert at night"},{"name":"Nubra Valley Road Corridor","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled highway and operational guesthouses; no incidents"},{"name":"Pangong Lake Access Area","level":"caution","note":"Remote; occasional altitude‑related health scares; monitor weather"},{"name":"Hill Council Administrative Zone","level":"safe","note":"Government offices and security posts; stable environment"}]}}