Kargil

It is the second largest urban center of Ladakh region and is located along the Suru basin. It is famous for it’s apricot and other fruits. Kargil serves as a base for activities like camping, mountaineering, trekking, river rafting in the Himalayan valley. It is also used as base for short excursions. Kargil provides interesting walks up the hills and along the river bank. Walking along the river Suru you get an excellent view of the township. While walking up the hill you come across views of amazing landscape and mountain streams.

Temperature

Winter -20 °C (min) -5 °C (max), Summer 5 °C (min) , 15 °C (max)

Getting There

Airport:
NONE
By Rail:
NONE
By Road:
Approachable from 434 km Srinagar-Leh road which remains open for traffic from june to november.

Best Season to visit

mid june to mid november

Tourist Attraction

Mulbek chamba, Shergol, Mulbek gompa, Wakha rgyal, Urgyan Dzong.