31 km
from city center 1 out of 8
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Enshrined with the 9 meter tall idol of Maitreya Buddha (future) chiseled in the rocks, Mulbekh monastery is 36 Km away from Kargil on the way towards Leh on the National highway 1D. It is believed that the idol dates back to the 8th century but another school of thought believes it to have been built in Kushan's period.

33 km
from city center 2 out of 8
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Located in Kargil, the Dras War Memorial is built by the Indian Army in memory of the soldiers and officers who lost their lives during the Kargil war in 1999. Also known as Vijaypath, it is built of pink sandstone and has an epitaph dedicated to the valiant soldiers. The main highlight here is the pink sandstone wall engraved with the names of the soldiers who died fighting for the country.

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Places To Visit in Kargil

When the glacier in Panzella melts it trickles down to Suru basin, the most fertile region in the otherwise dry Ladakh. The valley is adorned with splendid greenery and fields of wheat, barley, radish and grapes, mainly used for liquor production.

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Several treks original in and around Kargil, namely Lamayuru-Leh, Padum-Lamayuru, Padum-Hemis, Sankaru-Dras, NunKun etc. Trekking in the region may be challenging due to the weather conditions, but rewarding because of the beautiful setting of the region.

66 km
from city center 5 out of 8
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With a peculiar landscape on Leh-Kargil road, Lamayuru is a tiny village that's popularly known as the Moonland of Ladakh. Lamayuru is immensely popular for housing one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Ladakh. However, its claim to fame is accredited to the surreal breathtaking view of moonlike landscapes carved into the mountains.

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from city center 6 out of 8
Places To Visit in Kargil

Rangdum Gompa is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in the Kargil district of Ladakh, India. It is situated at an altitude of 4,031 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Himalayan mountains providing an enchanting view of the Zanskar and the Suru valley, and is home to around 40 monks. The monastery was established by Gelek Yashi Takpa in the 18th century during the reign of King Tsewang Mangyul and belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

1 km
from city center 7 out of 8
Places To Visit in Kargil

The Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artefacts is a non-profit family-operated public museum located in Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir, India. It has been operational since 2004 and is named after Munshi Aziz Bhat, a prominent figure in the region who was involved in the trade between Central Asia and Kargil.

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Located in : Kargil

The villages of Dah and Hanu are amongst the only few villages that are home to the Drogpa tribe. These villages are a must visit for those who are interested in cultural diversity. The Drogpa tribes are known for their distinct ornaments and head gears.