The
beautiful India is having attractive places to visit. You might hear about the Kargil
war between India and Pakistan, but you will be surprised when you come to know
that Kargil is the region of India that is famous for best scenery spots. Here
you can enjoy the amazing valleys, wildlife and optimum hospitality of the
local people. This region faced the big fight but still people are not scared,
and even so, they are lively living.
Our prime
target for the day is Kargil that is the district of Jammu & Kashmir state,
India. Kargil is the hill station of India located Kargil closer to LOC (Line
of Control) of India and Pakistan. West portion of town is boarded with Baltistan.
One of the famous hill stations Zanskar is also covered under Kargil region.
Few more amazing locations of Kargil region are Suru, Drass and Wakha valleys.
In 1947 when
India became independent, it was partitioned into two different nations. That
was the birth time of Pakistan resulting few big wars between India and Pakistani.
Pakistan tried to capture the Kargil and many other cities of Jammu Kashmir
state, though Indian force gave a good lesson to this country and defeated
several times in big wars. Apart historical fights the city is holding amazing
beauty. Experts suggest this place as heaven on earth and that is the reason tourists
always look for the visit to Jammu and Kashmir cities at regular intervals.
Geographical
structure: The Himalaya ranges with snow covered are easily visible to Kargil.
Climate of the town is always chilled, though summer is the best period to
visit. Temperature in winter goes to − 40 °C, though Kargil is holding record
of − 60 °C as well. Another big chilled city of India known as Drass is located
at an only gap of 56 km. NH 1 is the easy way to reach Kargil as this highway
connects the city with Srinagar and other areas of the state. However, this
highway is open from June to November only due to bad weather conditions. Zoji
La is the big example of wonder highways of the world. This best Indian tourist
place is located at 204 km distance from Srinagar.
Wildlife:
Kargil town is beautiful, and its natural attraction is wildlife of the region.
The most common sight for travelers in Kargil is Eurassian Magpie who is the
big forest area of Ladakh. Snow leopard, Canis lupus langier (also known as
Tibetan wolf), brown Bear (also known as Ursus arctos isabellinus), Ladakh
urial, Capra ibex, Pikas, musk deer, Marmots and hares are available in the
forest in large quantity.
The
attraction of Kargil:
Pashkum: The
wonder place of Kargil to visit is Pashkum located at 15 km distance from the
town. Connect yourself to Pashkum through Leh road. A historical town with striking
castles on hills is key attraction here. Learn the glorious past of Jammu and
Kashmir State by visiting this town.
Mulbek: Another
tourist place in Kargil is Mulbek that is famous for Buddhist temples. Reach
Mulbek located at 42 km distance from Kargil. Mulbek Chamba is key spot to
visit in town that has 9 meters tall sculpture of Maitreya made of 7th
century. The mosque and fort are two other attractions for voyagers in this
town.
Shargole: If
you love visiting villages, then attain to Shargole town located at 35 km distance.
Person of this town is having huge faith in God Buddha. You will find maximum
people of Buddhist community, though Muslims are also in the large amount in
this town. The beautiful monastery with amazing paintings on the wall is major
attraction here. Surrounding of Shargole can
make your holidays memorable. The picturesque view from the monastery
could be different experience for you. You know the place is having four days trekking
areas from Shargole to Suru valley. Check out some best images of Shargole on
the Internet and you will come to know the value of this place. Daily buses are
available from Mulbek to Shargole.
Fokar
Urgiyan Rzong: Our next target of Kargil is Fokar Urgiyan Rzong located at the
only gap of 8 km from Shargole. Here you can enjoy the citadel, water streams
and dense forest. The cave monastery is prime spot to visit at this place.
Rgyal Wakha:
There are countless places to visit in Kargil though Rgyal Wakha village is one
prime spot located at few Km distances from Mulbek. You are going to visit the hidden
vertical cliff formed by nature in Rgyal Wakha.
Drass War Memorial:
Kargil war is listed in big wars of Indian history. Drass war memorial is the
place created after Kargil war ends. The lists of all warriors who played
important role in Kargil war are mentioned in this memorial.
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| Drass Memorial |
54Some other
best destinations of Kargil are Yuru Gompa, Suru Valley, Karste River, Phuktal
Monastery, Rangdum Monastery, Sani Monastery, Nakpochu Valley and Karste
Valley. Each spot is having a different feature so you are going to enjoy the
spot so much. Kargil is an all-time favorite for nature lovers so visit the
place with your family and make your holidays special.
How to reach
Kargil?
By Air:
Srinagar is the big international airport located in Jammu and Kashmir State. Srinagar
is nearest considerable air hub located at 135 km distance from Kargil. Next
closest airport is Leh airbase that is located at 138 km distance.
By Rail: Srinagar
and Udhampur are two closest railway stations for Kargil. Udhampur is located
at 202 km distance. Next big rail hub is Ram Nagar of J&K located at 209 km
distance.
By Road:
Kargil is easily connected to other cities of state through NH 1D. You can reach
this valley town by road and can enjoy the beautiful journey because the whole
path is full of adventure and dangerous turns.