Kargil Tourism

Kargil is located in Ladakh. It is the most controversial district in Ladakh of India, but it is safe to visit Kargil. Although it is prohibited to go towards the border, you can enjoy your visit to Kargil. The Kargil is the second largest town in terms of area in Ladakh. The view of the city is beautiful. The best season to visit Kargil is from May to October. One can enjoy mountain climbing or bike riding there. Bikes are available at affordable prices for tourists.

Zanskar valley is the best destination in Kargil. A monastery known as Mulbekh Monastery has a tall idol of about 9 meters of the Buddha. It is on the way to Leh. This rock idol also has some scriptures in the Kharoshti manuscript. So, this place has historical importance as it dates back from the 8th century. People also visit Drass war memorial which is for every patriotic Indian. The place is maintained by the Indian army which has war photographs and first-hand accounts of soldiers. 100 feet high flagpoles are the highlight of this place. Visit Sandstone wall also which has engraved names of the Indian army personnel who sacrificed their life in Kargil war.

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Kargil War Memorial

Kargil war memorial is dedicated to the Martyrs, who made supreme sacrifice in during the Kargil war in the yea of 1999. Kargil war memorial is about 60 kms away from the Kargil on Kargil-Srinagar highway. The memorial is nicely build and all the information documented about Karg....

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