Overview
Kargil district is one of two districts comprising Ladakh, India. Kargil city is the district headquarters of Kargil district. It is bounded by the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the west, the Pakistani territory of Gilgit–Baltistan in the north, Ladakh's Leh district to the east, and the state of Himachal Pradesh in the south. Encompassing three historical regions known as Purig, Dras and Zanskar, the district lies to the northwest of the Great Himalayas and encompasses the majority of the Zanskar Range. Its population inhabits the river valleys of the Dras, Suru, Kartse, Wakha Rong, and Zanskar.
Manman Top
Dras is one of the most famous and cool places in Kargil. Manman Pass is just a few kilometers away from Drass. From this height you can see snow-capped mountains all around. Very few people visit Manman Top situated at an altitude of 4,260 meters above sea level. The cold air at this place is very strong. You have to book a car to go here. At this place, you can stay or walk for some time and see the views around. Such beauty of Kargil will make you go crazy. If you go to Kargil, do not forget to visit this place
Mushkoh Valley
Dras is also known as the Gateway of Ladakh. About 8 km from this Dras. At a distance is Mushkoh Valley. This valley is the most colorful valley of Kagil. A beautiful river also flows through this valley which makes this place even more beautiful. Greenery all around and distant mountains covered with snow. Who wouldn’t want to come to such a lovely place? You can see beautiful sunset and sunrise in Mushkoh Valley. This valley will make your Kargil journey beautiful.
Minimarg
About 30 kms from Dras. Another beautiful place in the distance is Minamarg. Which you must explore. You will find the views of green-bugs, floating clouds in the sky and beautiful mountains in Minmarg. This valley is surrounded by Machoi Glacier. Machoi Glacier is the place from where the Dras River originates. If you are a nature lover then you will definitely like this place.
Suru Valley
Just a few kilometers away from Kargil is a paradise-like place, Suru Valley. Suru Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Kargil. The sound of the river flowing through the mountains and the strong cold wind will work to give relief to anyone. From here you can see Nun Kun Mountain. You are Sanku town and some monasteries which you can visit. There are some beautiful villages that you can explore. You will not find such a beautiful place anywhere else in Kargil.
