Kargil

Kargil is one of the far-flung areas of the Ladakh area. It is a mountainous district that is accessible only through mountain passes and is the second largest area in Ladakh. Tourists who travel to Kargil realize that this area is very sparsely populated, as this region is extremely cold. Kargil lies at a great height and is an excellent area for those who love trekking and mountain climbing. Thus tours to Kargil are incomplete if one does not go trekking.

There are several popular trekking trails; some of these are the Padum-Phuktal trek, the Nun-Kun trek, the Hemis-Zangla-Padum trek and the Lamayuru-Leh trek.

Tourists who travel to Kargil must visit the several monasteries in and around this region. Some of the important tourist destinations in Kargil are the Shargole monastery, the Pangong Lake and the holy site of Sani.

Kargil can be reached only by road. There are several places where tourists can stay over; the most popular are Caravan Sarai, Kargil Continental, Greenland and Ruby.