Visit Kargil War Memorial in Dras
1.5 hours | Easy | Military memorial; free entry; ID card required
Where to visit
Where to visit in Kargil?
Ladakh, India
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Kargil is the second-largest town in Ladakh, situated on the banks of the Suru River along the historic trade route. It is a scenic valley known for its apricot orchards, proximity to the Suru Valley, and the historic Kargil War Memorial.
Kargil is the second-largest town in Ladakh, situated on the banks of the Suru River along the historic trade route. It is a scenic valley known...
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1 hour | Easy | Ancient rock-cut Buddha statue; free entry
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A deserted, historic border village showing old stone architecture and museum relics from past Indo-Pak conflicts. | 10 km
Mulbekh Chamba
A spectacular 9-meter-high rock sculpture of Maitreya Buddha carved into a giant limestone cliff in the 1st century. | 45 km
Symmetrical tombstones at Kargil War Memorial
Photo spot listed in the Kargil destination record.
9-meter-high rock-cut Mulbekh Chamba Buddha
Photo spot listed in the Kargil destination record.
Suru River cutting through dry rocky valley
Photo spot listed in the Kargil destination record.
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Good first tap
Pay respects at the Dras Kargil War Memorial, explore the ancient rock-cut Mulbekh Chamba statue, and buy delicious fresh apricots.
Best time
May to September
How to reach
Accessible via the Srinagar-Leh Highway (NH-1) across the high Zoji La pass. Roads are closed in winter.
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