Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 26 July in India. This day is celebrated to pay tribute to the bravery of Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the year 1999. This year the Kargil War will complete 25 years. So let us know what has changed in all these years? How does Kargil look now? If you feel like visiting Kargil, then let us tell you which places you can visit? In which season should you go and how to reach there?
The beauty of Kargil will captivate your mind:
Kargil, located in Ladakh, is a high-altitude desert town that has developed significantly since the Kargil War of 1999. Now the economy of Kargil has improved and it has started coming into the category of prosperous cities.
How to reach Kargil?
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By Air: To reach Kargil, you have to land at Leh airport. Leh is located about 230 km from Kargil. You can fly to Leh from anywhere in Delhi or Mumbai. After reaching Leh, you can take a private taxi or public bus to Kargil.
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by the road: Kargil is connected to Srinagar and Leh by road. You can also use bus or taxi from Srinagar or Leh to reach Kargil.
Best places to visit in Kargil
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Drass War Memorial: The Drass War Memorial located in Kargil is built by the Indian Army in memory of the soldiers who died during the Kargil War in 1999. It is also known as Vijaypath. This memorial is made of pink sandstone and is dedicated to the brave soldiers.
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Kargil Trekking: There are treks like Lamayuru-Leh, Padum-Lamayuru, Padum-Hemis, Sankru-Drass in and around Kargil. Trekking in this area is challenging due to the weather, but the beauty here is worth seeing.
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Lamayuru Monastery: Leh,On the Kargil road is a small village called Lamayuru which is also known as the Moonland of Ladakh. Lamayuru also has the oldest and largest monastery in Ladakh.
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Rangdum Gompa Monastery: Rangdum Gompa is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in Kargil district. It is situated at an altitude of 4,031 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. From here one can see a breathtaking view of Zanskar and Suru valley.
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Suru Valley: Suru Valley is a beautiful valley located near Kargil which is famous for trekking. This valley is the only fertile area which is known for its greenery. Wheat, barley, radish and grapes are cultivated here.
Let us tell you, the best time to visit Kargil is during the summer months of June to September when the weather here is very pleasant and the roads are open.
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