Kargil is a very beautiful place located in the heart of Ladakh. With its mesmerizing scenic beauty, it will give you the impression of being in heaven. However, it has recently got more attention and importance as a tourist place only after the Kargil war which was held between India and Pakistan in the year 1999. This beautiful place is located on the Leh-Srinagar highway but around 120 miles away from Srinagar. Kargil is very important from the security view as it is an important link connecting Kashmir and Ladakh. The sightseeing places in Kargil included:
Village of Dras
This is a very small village which can be found on the extreme west of Kargil. In the entire continent of Asia, you will perhaps feel the maximum cold here. However, the fantastic views which you are going to get here will make you forget about the temperature and enjoy the very essence of nature. Similarly in the summer, the place becomes lush green. For entertainment, you can also find horse polo here. However, the most interesting fact about this place is that the people here still speak the Shina language which very rare people in this world know.
Suru Valley
This is also a great attraction for tourists mainly because of its snow-clad mountains. This is perhaps the most charming place in entire Ladakh and with the waterfalls and snow glaciers; this place is going to make you speechless with its beauty. The name of this valley comes from because it touches river Suru far in the East. The specialty of this river is that during the winter, you can walk on it. Many sports events like ice hockey, snow skating, etc are held on this river.
Mulbekh
It is situated around 27 miles to the east of Kargil. You can see the 9 feet tall statue of Lord Maitreya, in this religious village. The point to note here is that the statue has been carved out from just one single stone.
Kargil is gaining more importance with time, but still, the scenic beauty is just amazing
Places to Visit in Leh
Described as the Heaven for adventure freaks and culture enthusiasts, Leh is the largest Town and capital of Ladakh, which is very beautifully situated east of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a paradise for travelers and adventurers from all corners of the globe, people generally come to experience the thrills of:
Mountain Climbing: The Nun-Kun Massif in the Great Himalayan Range is the most sought-after mountain climbing spot by Indian and foreign mountaineers. The best time to visit is between June to September.
Cycling: Cycling in this region offers you an excellent opportunity to explore the zigzag stretches of roads throughout Leh and Ladakh, as well as the pride of cycling through the world’s highest mountain ranges in the backdrop of the snow-laden Himalayas.
Trekking: Take a great escape from the pesky day-to-day work and enjoy the beauty of mother nature, camping, campfire and so much more with a variety of trekking options offered by Leh just for You, so Pull-On your trekking boots and get ready!!
Mountaineering: The Suru and Zanskar valleys are some of the most spectacular and difficult climbing spots in Leh surroundings so challenge yourselves and enjoy the most!
Apart from all these exciting and heart-pumping sports, Leh has got several historical places to visit some of them being.
The Royal Palace: Popularly known as Leh Palace, it was built around 1631 by King Sengge Namgyal and is a beautiful example of Tibetan architecture. The palace was occupied by the Royal family for ages and currently is occupied by the Indian Government's archaeological conservation organization.
Leh Monastery and Gompa: Leh and Ladakh collectively have some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries or gompas. Some of the monasteries, Chemrey, Hemis, and Phiyang, were built by the patronage of the members of the Namgyal Dynasty.
Leh Mosque: Leh Mosque stands amide the main market as an elegant example of Turko-Iranian architecture since 1666-67 A.D. Built with an agreement between the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and King Deldan Namgyal, the mosque is Only Open to Males.
Leh is also a very culturally rich place to visit. The town comes alive and is decorated colorful during the festive season and you can also experience several exhibitions, folk/cultural programs, traditional rituals, and a lot more.
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